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    MBAD's African Bead Museum

    5.0 (8 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Nathasja T.

    On one of me trips exploring certain areas of urban art throughout Detroit (dragging Erin along as my functioning driver and bodyguard), i just had to somehow locate the 'shiny buildings' which can be seen off the expressway. The reason we did visit the inside of the actual museum is that it was later in the day, and my better half was getting a little bit tired, and hungry. Any woman knows this will turn into grumpy in about 2.875 seconds, so I made due with checking out the amazing artistry outside and around the building. There are interesting sculptures to be found on one side of the building, and of course the aforementioned shinies are plastered all over the walls. We noticed the artist at work in the sculpture garden, and he was friendly enough to tell us about his work. For example, a cool story he told was that each part of these walls are really individual panels - rescued off of burned and/or otherwise sad buildings in the area. Parts get rescued, re-used and beautified to be enjoyed and have purpose once again. How very phoenix like. How very Detroit. Yes, you can drive by and enjoy the glittering prettiness. However, I urge you to get out, walk around and take in each and every individual piece on every wall. The art extends to the sidewalk, and includes beautifully crafted masks made out of beads imbedded in some walls. Around the corner is yet another bejazzled building, which is worth taking in. Next time we come back, we will stop and visit the actual museum. Until then, every time I drive by I will just smile and get happy all over again for having seen this gem up close.

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    We've been members on and off for years…read more Several steel tip dart boards adorn the walls. Complete with throwing oches. Everything up to specs, too. A cozy little den on one side with shelves full of books. They provide comfortable leather chairs and beautiful wood dining tables for your comfort. There's even an old style English phone booth...with a working phone! Friday night is special with a fish fry including chips (ya know, fries) and only an authentic British fish fry would include mushy peas. I like the malt liquor for my fries and sneak a little lemon and tartar sauce on my cod. Head up to the full bar for something cold and wet to wash it all down. They have plenty of room with several tables to accommodate. But you need to hurry, rumor has it they've sold the building to Kenny's liquor shoppe, next door.

    Heard recommendations about the fish and chips open to public on Fridays at 5-7pm. They were not…read morewrong. The buildling can be easily missed in the evening for the area is not lighted well. Parking and entrance door is in back. So, you order from the bar your food and drinks. They hand you a food ticket. Then, you walk over to the sweet older ladies (in aprons that are running the food from the kitchen window) and hand them your food ticket. They may or may not ask your name so they may call your name or what is in your order when it is ready to pick up. It took about 10 min for our orders to be called. They do not use cod (heaven forbid!), rather large pieces of hake and it is hand-battered. The fish was very tender, delicious, and flavorful. Batter was light and crisp. The dish comes with slaw and bread. We got the mushy peas for the whole cultural experience. We also got the steak pie. It was like a beef potpie without the veggies, packed with steak and gravy in a very tender crust. All were very filling and delish. Besides the fish and chips, a major highlight was how friendly the members were, welcoming us so warmly. The sweet older ladies that served us are the the cutest, charming ladies with their accents. Whenever I ESPECIALLY hear a British accent, I feel like I am in a movie or TV show. It is just slightly surreal. I want them to keep talking to hear how British they are. I am just having my own personal show. Anyway... We will definitely come back.

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