Happened to be in Ferndale, so we popped in to this cool indoor market to shop. There is a nice…read morevariety of vendors from plants to coffee to Detroit merch. We love Bon Bon Bon and they have a small stall here! One of my favorite discoveries though was The Workplace Program - selling cards made by people with disabilities - they were so unique and awesome! I ended up buying one for my brother's birthday and it was the same price you'd see at Hallmark for a nice card. Overall, the space was clean and easy to navigate - only took us about 45 minutes to browse through all the vendors. Definitely check out if you're in the area and want to support local!

Was at Rust Belt Market this weekend and genuinely couldn't believe how hot it was inside. The kind…read moreof heat where you stop browsing and start thinking about finding the nearest exit. Love a lot of the vendors there, but the overall experience was so uncomfortable that I ended up leaving early. Just completely killed the atmosphere for me.

Beautiful outdoor patio (seat yourself). Incredible service. The cocktails feature their own…read moredistillery spirits, and they were perfectly made. Lots of drink options and the staff is really patient about explaining them all. Will be our go-to summer date night spot.

REALLY yummy cocktails. Loved the opportunity to taste some of Valentine's Distillery spirits in…read moreaction. Their vodka and gin were both lovely in the drinks I got! We got their mid shift change and they didn't miss a beat in taking care of us, all of the bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly. Good vibes here and not crazy pricey like some cocktail bars can be.

Bartender/server was nice enough but he was the only staff person working on a Wednesday. We were a…read moreparty of 4, and the only ones in the place for a bit. Then 4 other tables showed up, totaling about 18 people. Food and drinks came out slow but we weren't in a hurry. I will be back but hope for more service staff next time.

We stopped by on Sunday shortly after noon. No one was there and we had our pick of seats. They…read morehave a sizable patio along with seating inside. It was a cool vibe with a lot of sparkly chandeliers and red velvet. The drinks we got were decent but nothing mind blowing. They weren't super well balanced but they'll do if you're not super discerning or you just want to get drunk. They do have a pretty large cocktail menu.

BasBlue is a magical, gorgeous place! They have renovated a house in Detroit to turn into this…read morewonderful meeting space for all! It is geared towards women and nonbinary individuals and created a safe and supportive environment for them to grow their dreams and aspirations in, but it is open to any and all who want to check it out! Anyone can have access to the main floor of BasBlue, where there is an INCREDIBLE cafe to get delicious drinks and food from. There is also a ton of seating for you to enjoy your food and drink and to cowork from as well. If you want to become a member, the upper floors are open to you with more collaborative and private spaces for you to enjoy! It is a non-profit organization and just a gloriously safe and intentionally-curated space to foster creativity and amazing vibes. I always feel so at peace and centered when I'm at BasBlue and love to take meetings from here as often as I can! It's located very close to the DIA, but only open during the weekdays. So pay attention to their hours and if you're looking for a great place to work from or are interested in learning more about what a membership here could bring, definitely check BasBlue out!!

As a guy, I cannot join. I was here as part of an event and this is based on what I saw and…read moreexperienced. Limited street pay parking, there is a shared lot nearby. This is a very nicely renovated mansion turned into a woman's club. Like a late 1800's gentleman's club, only for women. There is a locker room/workout room/nursing area, but I did not see them because I am not a woman. They have lectures and groups within the club. They have a full kitchen, and the usual food on offer seemed like you would expect at a starbucks or better. They have drinks, coffee, and wine. The wine was higher end. And they use an ordering app so members at different rooms of the club can order easily. Lots of rooms. Dining and lecture rooms, lounge and club type rooms, conference rooms. A large event room. All really nice. There are smaller serving bars on the second and third floors. Depending on age, annual membership is 600 or 1200 dollars. It looked great. Maybe it could have used more restrooms, but that is sort of reaching for something negative to say.

What a quaint store hidden a little bit outside of downtown Ferndale. If you blink, you might miss…read moreit, but if you love shopping around downtown Ferndale and spend a good chunk of time at Rust Belt Market, stopping by Olive's Bloombox before or after is the perfect way to round out your sojourn in Ferndale. This place offers so much in the way of indoor and outdoor plants, pots, and every other plant accessory under the sun. I always manage to find hidden gems in this space and honestly, some of my favorite plants and pots that I've gotten (and there are a lot of them) are from here! The staff is so knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. I brought my friend here who wanted to start getting into maintaining indoor plants in her new home. She picked out a few succulents and a gorgeous pot from Olive's Bloombox and they happily potted all of them into the pot for her to take home. They are so incredible and their stock is constantly changing, so go often & search high and low! There are always some seriously unique gems here that I can never find anywhere else and I love them for it. :)

Actually this is for the little shop in Berkeley but should still count, right?…read more I recently had moved and was looking to get some small houseplants to add to my apartment and had found this other company via Yelp and went by there and they were closed. So on my way back I passed another business and was looking at things in the windows and at the end I saw some plants. So I go in and talked the young lady and she was very kind and helpful and took her time to show me what she had to sell. I picked out three cute little plants and she off to box them together since I was walking. It was a really great experience and look forward to returning again.

The wide range of media and styles in the gallery from area artists is terrific! Friendly artists…read morerun the gallery and hold exhibits for more area artists . Works are also very reasonably priced!

A lovely artist-run gallery on Woodward in Ferndale. The art is wonderful and affordable, and the…read moreexhibits change monthly so there's always something new to see. It's fun to browse the art without any pressure. The member-artists who staff the gallery are always welcoming and always happy to talk about their work. One of the metro Detroit area's real gems.

If you are looking for an excellent customer experience, I recommend you use A Special Touch. The…read moreproprietors Kimberly & Brad are top shelf, and you will find the choices they are able to provide are plentiful and will elevate your event space to perfection. They and their staff are able to put you at ease, knowing from set up to take down everything is being handled with precision and professionalism. Make them your first call!

From the owner: We are privileged to serve you at your special event. We promise to provide rentals that are not…read moreonly of superior quality, and we promise to do so with 5-star customer service that sets us apart from other providers.

DJ Luciano is the best DJ you can have at your wedding. He recently played at my wedding at the…read moreDrake Hotel in Chicago and he crushed it. All my guests cannot stop talking about how great the music was. Music is so important to my now husband and me. We really wanted a high energy dance floor and that's exactly what we got because of Luciano. He was able to blend two cultures flawlessly with music flowing from one culture to the next. He always knew when to switch a song if it wasn't working and he captured our music tastes after just a couple of phone calls. He was also an excellent hype man and emcee during the wedding. He followed the timeline and planned announcements exactly with very little prep. Throughout the planning of the wedding he was always responsive, accessible, and communicative. That is so important for a vendor. He had excellent advice and expertise any time I asked. I'm so glad I had him play our wedding. Could not have asked for a better night!!

we had the best time having DJ Luciano at our wedding! He took the time to cater to our needs and…read moremake our wedding night special! the music was perfect and transitions with the band were seamless. we would highly recommend him!

I have been to a couple shows here by now and I honestly love this venue! I definitely prefer…read moreconcerts at smaller venues and this place is about as small you can get while still having room to move. I usually park on the residential street behind the venue because by the time I arrive, the surrounding parking lots are all full. This works out in my favor though because I have not had to pay for parking. You enter through the back where they check your ID and scan your ticket. They have a nice little seating area with benches towards the back and a decent sized area for a "pit" where you would watch the show. All of their drinks seem fairly priced for a music venue. I paid $8 for a Bell's Oberon Eclipse. It does get SUPER hot in there, especially if you are in the mix closer to the stage. I feel like the music sounds pretty good here and I usually leave feeling super pleased with my experience.

Intimate venue: no joke intended. Sound is fantastic. Staff was very nice. The artists deserved a…read morebigger crowd, but weeknights are rough and made it especially intimate.