BURN IN HELL Or at…read moreleast while attached to a hearse. The man that designed this custom built bar and grill does just that at least once a year when he treks with the trailer to Hell, Michigan with his "open casket" grill. The grill, which was built over the course of 80 to 100 hours at The TechShop of Allen Park, is made out of a modified casket. The shell of the casket is mounted to a portable tow-behind trailer, so it draws onlookers when being transported behind a hearse, but with no visible tie-downs. (Video of the creator talking about the grill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0RXI8DHWgo) It contains a four-burner stainless steel grill that boasts 48,000 Btu of power. It boasts 496 square inches of cooking space, with electronic ignition and porcelain-coated, heavy-gauge wire cooking grates and a 20-pound propane tank. The other half of the casket includes a marine style waterproof radio and a 27-gallon cooler with built-in drainage features. Of course, the grill wouldn't be complete without tools that all have "Open Casket Bar and Grill" laser etched into their handles, and custom-made salt and pepper shakers. Why a hearse? Because the creator, Steven Frye, is also the founder of the Nightmare Cruisers Hearse Club for car enthusiasts. The club boasts more than 120 members, mostly from around Michigan, though some join from across the country. "We like to get together and do the cruises," Frey said. "When we do these cruises, we like to hang out with our friends, old friends and new friends. Anyone that has a hearse is welcome to join us, even if you are just a hearse enthusiast." Frey first bought his hearse to promote a product, "Dr. Frybrain's Pumpkin Embalmer," though most people thought it was just a name for his hearse, rather than an actual product. After a couple of years of explaining the product on the car, Frey grew tired of answering questions and instead just painted over the advertising. For a time, the club also held the record for most hearses assembled in a parade in 2011. Frey said the rule for any gathering of cars is that is has to be a parade; otherwise, the record would be held by the manufacturer. "We held the record for about 11 months," he said. "Then a group in the Netherlands broke the record. Almost all of them were 'in the business,' though. Only three of our hearses were owned by funeral homes.

This is awesome! I…read morehave seen this set up at the different car cruises around town, and I also saw it out at Hell Creek Ranch last year. The attention to detail is very professional. I've seen other casket grills, and none of them even compare. This one looks like it came direct from the factory. No other casket grill has a built in cooler, or on-board tunes! They normally only cook for club members, but you can generally get a casket-grilled hot dog for a donation to charity! Well done!

Hamtramck ain't really the best neighborhood. Nonetheless, it's an opportunity for folks to learn…read moremore. They've got the Disneyland art installation that's def worth seeing. My GPS led me right in front of the house. Head out back. It stretches only across two backyards. You'll see lots of random things, like an old TV, the top half of a mannequin, paintings, an airplane, etc. Not sure what it all means. At the end of the day, we could invest more in neighborhoods like this.

Honestly thought this place was going to be interesting and fun but it was very small located in…read morethe heart of Hamtramck and very unique but could tell they had kind of let the place fall apart. But still a experience at least stop by and see for yourself. Does have a strong artistic vibe.

Hamtramck Banksy Authenticated…read more (Posted on April 1, 2014 by Hillary) A stencil on the corner of Sobieski and Commor in Hamtramck was painted by none other than British street artist Banksy. This work is based on an earlier piece, "Laugh Now", commissioned for a Brighton night club in 2002. The new message can only be a reference to the 555 Gallery and their intention to sell part of a wall taken from the Packard Plant in Detroit. We couldn't believe it either, but when we heard from a friend of a friend that Banksy had again visited Detroit to make a statement about "commercialism, capitalism and the mechanics of the art market", we sent a request to Pest Control, a service that issues certificates on behalf of the artist. Despite their promise of a "lengthy and challenging process", they were quick to reply in this case. "Graffiti art has a hard enough life as it is - with council workers wanting to remove it and kids wanting to draw moustaches on it, before you add hedge-fund managers wanting to chop it out and hang it over the fireplace." "For the sake of keeping all street art where it belongs I'd encourage people not to buy anything by anybody unless it was created for sale in the first place." This entry was posted in Hamtramck by Hillary. This proved to be an April Fool's joke, but we had tons of fun visiting and discussing Albert Kahn, the Packard Plant, Banksy, the Packard Banksy, the 555 Gallery, and this "Banksy".

WOW!!!! What a neat concept. Almost seems old and outdated. Someone needs to make more, revise the…read moreconcept, make an app and put all the locations of the doors. Finding this business page may be the closest thing to being able to locate them by app as it gets!

My daughters absolutely loved seeking out the fairy doors in Ann Arbor. I discovered a similar door…read moreat the Whitmore Lake post office. And at last count, there are three in the park next door to the post office. :-) Enjoy the magic!

First time visit to an air show. My brother who visits these shows regularly in the UK came over…read moreespecially to visit The Thunder Over Michigan Air Show he came to see the MiG and the B29 Superfortress. Its amazing to see all of the various planes and the skill and dedication these pilots and flyers , my favorite was the F-22 Raptor a really awesome sight seeing what these planes can do.

I have been to the air show several times and to me it is one of my favorites. It seems to be well…read morerun and focussed on safety while giving visortors opportunities to get up close to the aricraft and the action. This show is really great if you enjoy seeing vintage warbirds in action without a lot of "filler" stuffed in just so they can call it a show. I was there in 2023 and with regard to the safety this airshow is extremely safe. The majority if not all of the acrobatic flying is done over the flight line not out and over residential areas. Once the planes leave the show box they are complying with all FAA flight safety regulations and offer no more danger to anyone than any other aircraft. Great show fellas please keep it going.

Great Group!!! I have purchased from their farm stand many times. So happy to support the 4-H and…read morebuy great freshly picked vegetables!!!!

Sun , Water and Seeds 4-H Club is a group of kids and adult volunteers learning about gardening,…read morenutrition, food safety, cooking, entrepreneurship and more. This club is part of Michigan State University's 4-H Youth Gardens and Farm Stands Project. Hands on gardening activities provide the produce for sale at farm stands. Thinking through the business activities of producing, pricing, advertising and selling builds teamwork skills as well as an individual's business skills.

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.

Parshallville Grist Mill & Cider Mill is one of my favorite places to visit in the fall. The donuts…read moreand cider are delicious. The cider is naturally sweet but not overwhelmingly so. Like everything else in 2022, prices have increased but are on par with other cider mills I've visited this year. A dozen donuts are $10 and a gallon of cider is $10. The people who run the cider mill are friendly. I believe the owner came outside to say hello to us as we were leaving. The building is historic and there is a nice area around the side of the building to sit and eat and take photos.

Donuts are great, even when it's crowded the wait is never bad. Interior is clean and has a great…read moreselection of food stuff and little items. It is close to 23 and is a nice stop for the family. We like the running water and are ours at the waters edge on the benches there.

Friendly staff, excellent pizza even for vegans since they offer Daiya plant based cheese…read more As vegans, what we would have loved even more is the addition of plant based burger crumbles on top (such as impossible meat) to make a vegan pizza truly hardy without the cruelty of traditional meats involving the need to destroy animals At any rate, my wife and I loved our time there. five stars

We were Dining for a Cause(March of Dimes Detroit March for Babies). There were eleven in our…read moreparty. Greeted warmly and seated in the bar area at a table large enough to accommodate our group. The ambiance is very laid back and televisions throughout with different programs showing, including closed captions. Riley was our server and she did an AMAZING job with our large party. She made menu recommendations and kept checking to see if we needed anything. She separated our bills and brought plenty of bags and carry out containers. Riley even was kind enough to take a group photo. The food was freshly made and there is a variety of pizzas, along with burgers, salads, sandwiches and desserts. The restaurant was busy as it was dinner time. It's clean and so are the restrooms. Decor is very on brand and includes Detroit themed sports teams and Michigan college memorabilia. Nice touch. Prices are reasonable and portions plentiful! Nice option for lunch(special menu items) or dinner with family and friends. Plenty of FREE parking!

Since our first visit, we have come back many times and have been blown away each time. The food…read morethis place makes is incredible and delicious. I've come back and sat at the bar and various tables around the whole place and service has always been excellent. They are very kind, knowledgeable, and fast. We love Stella's and love coming here.

Great food and great service.. always on point. I'm Henry the eight I am. Henry the eighth I am I…read moream.. sry.. the review had a minimum character requirement.