Downtown Stories

November 29, 2022

Kitty Whitfield – Small Business Engagement Manager, Downtown Detroit Partnership  Doing Downtown with Kitty Thanks for taking the time to spend the day with me at the BEST time of . . .

November 15, 2022

Mary Riegle – Director of Development for the DDP As a mom of two teen/preteen girls, I’ll share our favorite places to go when they come Downtown. My daughters beg . . .

November 2, 2022

Sarah Walsh – Senior Events Manager, Downtown Detroit Partnership WALK: My favorite walk: Spirit Plaza up Woodward Esplanade to Campus Martius Park to Grand Circus Park East and West to Beacon . . .

October 4, 2022

Lila Asante-Appiah – Chief Administrative Officer, Downtown Detroit Partnership Eat:  A great dinner at London Chop House includes crab lobster bisque, seared scallops and carrot cake.   Explore:  I love a good . . .

September 30, 2022

Downtown Stories The Downtown Detroit Partnership’s (DDP) annual Fall Stakeholder Meeting is a must-attend event for business leaders and those involved in real estate, design/development, general contracting, building management, investment . . .

September 14, 2022

My perfect day in Detroit definitely takes place on a Saturday. It starts at Eastern Market to visit one of the greatest outdoor markets in our country. It’s open year . . .

September 6, 2022

Brian Abel – Anchor, WXYZ TV OUTDOORS: My perfect day would begin (and often does) with a walk along the Riverfront.  COFFEE: Then it’s time for a morning jolt, compliments . . .

September 5, 2022

Amy Hennes – Writer/Editor/Freelancer ARCHITECTURE: Visitors (and nonvisitors) must see the inside of the Guardian Building. Incredible.  EAT (EARLY): Canelle’s Detroit. Gorgeous lattes and pastries (almost) too pretty to eat.  . . .

August 30, 2022

Talitha Johnson – Director of Communications, Downtown Detroit Partnership EAT: Downtown Louie’s – I love their truffle fries, salads and pretty much everything from their menu. Great ambiance. EXPLORE: Greektown . . .

August 23, 2022

Jenn Schanz – Weekend AM Anchor, WXYZ Detroit EAT: Espresso/fresh baked almond croissant from Cannelle. Best to enjoy outside.  EXPLORE/SHOP: John K. King used and rare books. Every time I . . .

August 23, 2022

We all have them. Our “spots.” Our “favs.” Our places to take out-of-towners.  We thought it would be fun to share these as a community, so we’ve launched “Downtown Detroit . . .

August 22, 2022

Eric Larson – CEO, Downtown Detroit Partnership  EAT: A burrito from one of the food trucks during Downtown Street Eats in Cadillac Square or Woodward Esplanade. DRINK: A delightful glass . . .