During our week of training at the Dearborn Inn, our organization scheduled Thursday night's dinner…read moreat the Henry Ford Estate (Fair Lane / Home of Clara & Henry Ford). As a novice of woodworking, I was blown-away by the intricate woodwork and finishings throughout the home. The three ladies that lead our tour of the home shared many interesting details about the property, its restoration, and details of Clara and Henry's years at the estate. Many of the restoration stories, like finding a tub for Henry's bathroom or how Clara had a section repainted white were intriguing. Even though much of the home, especially the second floor, is still being restored it was a fascinating experience.

The site here is open for limited hours and is fenced off from the surrounding university and…read moreparkland, which I guess is their right but which nonetheless was annoying for me as a visitor. There wasn't much actually open amongst the majestic-looking buildings while I was there, but the picnic area was hopping. The signage was bilingual-in English and Arabic-and what appeared to be a Yemeni wedding seemed to be taking place. The juxtaposition of the estate of an industrialist (or robber baron, or visionary, or racist, depending on your point of view) with a distinctive immigrant community makes for a striking reflection on Americana. The grounds include some gardens, and a lake with a path around it. Access to the river is limited, but it didn't look like that impressive of a river. The greenery is more worthwhile.

When we went to Detroit, MI for our cross country trip. The Henry Ford Museum was an absolutely…read moreexcellent place for various reasons: We went to the rogue factory on the first hour of our tour, where our guide discussed an amazing history of Henry Ford, the inventor of Ford vehicles himself. Later on, we went across the gangway and into a gigantic assembly line job site. There were workers who were building most popular trucks called F150s. They were really cool, but one of my dad's favorites of all time was the 1964 Mustang. Once the factory tour was over, we went into the museum, where a lot of exhibits showed us some old fashioned convertibles, horse-drawn carriages, 1890s style steam trains, and of course, a brief history of American Industry, including the Declaration of Independence. This place is definitely a must-visit. Very cool histories to be shown.

The Henry Ford Museum is truly massive with so much to see and explore. I was there for an Author…read moreTalk with Victoria Christopher Murray. Unfortunately her flight cancellation, prevented her arrival. The Henry Ford Museum was gracious to pivot and offer everyone FREE admission to the museum for our inconvenience. I thank my Yelp Bestie for an annual membership pass that she won for two people. I am truly grateful. This was a prime time to turn lemons into lemonade! We decided to check out the DaVinci special exhibition, shop the Museum Store and have lunch at the Plum Market Kitchen, too. The DaVinci exhibit was amazing. I had no idea of how many inventions Leonardo DaVinci made. I was only familiar with the Mona Lisa painting and the Safety Bridge. The Room of Mirrors was pretty cool. Check out their FREE APP for upcoming events and movie offerings - THF.org/ConnectApp. I plan to experience the curator-led audio tours on my next visit.

Went for an event: food was a-maz-ing!! We were served family-style for the appetizer, salad &…read morebread then individual entrees. I'd return for the desserts alone - individual 2-bite cheesecakes!! The server who took our orders was lovely and the staff who presented our food were so polite! Since we were on the second floor and it was divided in half by only a thick curtain , at times it was difficult to hear the presentation.

I left a review 6 years ago. Haven't been back. Moved back to the west side after being on the far…read moreeast side in Macomb for the last 10 years almost. Met here again with two couples I was absolutely disgusted. By the fact they have a one hour 45 minute time limit on seats. This might be the worst fad in dinning. You want me to rush my evening after paying over $700 for a bill? My goodness. I'm glad they serve great drinks. Steaks were very good too. Service I would expect to be much quicker and on point with a "time limit so we don't get put on the naughty list."

Definitely did this little joint!…read more This place had a great variety of things to choose from. You can use cash at the food trucks/stores itself. If you don't have cash, you can just sit at the table and order with the QR code and they bring it to you. We tried so cheesy and the shawarma truck. Everything was good. I think we like the shawarma the best. We also tried Nami for their Japanese crispy sandos. The sandos did not use the traditional bread that is supposed to be used so the taste was not what I'm used to. The filling was also different. It was more of a cream cheese instead of a cream taste. Also, different than what I'm used to. Still a really good dessert. I will definitely come back and try much other things.

I can't believe I didn't know about this place sooner... I love an indoor adult cafeteria type of…read morevibe. It's actually really cute to sit there, and there's always so many people. That's the only potential "drawback" really, like if there's too many people you simply might struggle to find a seat. It can and does get completely full. At least you can still take your food to go! I love the set up of having food and drinks inside AND food trucks outside. What a treat. There's coffee, boba, ice cream, sushi, tacos, burgers, chicken and waffles?! And there's some little shops, at least one, which had jewelry when I went. Overall, if you are meeting with someone to chat, come here. If you're hungry, I assure you'll find something. It's good for a casual date or catch up with friends and family. High energy but not chaotic.

It was a complete accident that we discovered that the Ford Conference and Event Center is…read moreavailable for weddings in addition to Ford meetings and other Ford functions. We had our wedding reception in the Gallery area, and I know every one of guests would agree with us in that it's one of the most unique venues there is for wedding receptions. Our original planner had to move away unexpectedly, so her boss took over the remainder of the planning process. She was very professional and was very knowledgeable when it came to the selection of the food menu, as well as providing ideas for the floorplan layout and décor. She was never pushy with her ideas at all, which helps reduce the amount stress a bride-to-be has to deal with already. The caterer is Opus-One, and the offerings for weddings are truly top notch. We were offered a complimentary tasting for 4 several weeks before wedding. For the appetizers, the Mini Chicken Wellington was the crowd favorite. For the entrée, the Rock Shrimp, Bay Scallop and Snow Crab Fettuccine was the favorite, the Wilted Spinach was an awesome veggie, the Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes was awesome, and the favorite dessert was the Opus-One chocolate chunk cookies, served with vanilla ice cream. The top shelf open bar was very well received as well. As for cost, it's really not any more expensive than the "wedding factories" that hosts 3-4 wedding receptions on the same day, at the same time. You're getting so much more in terms of ambiance, quality of food, uniqueness for spending the same amount of money. Overall, we loved having our reception at the Ford CEC. Everything turned out perfect and the flow of the evening was seamless. I highly recommend anyone to consider the Ford CEC as a wedding reception venue.

" NIce Place to have a Conference "…read more My wife and I visited the Ford Conference and Event Center in Dearborn Michigan 2 weeks ago. The Ford Conference and Event Center facility has 30,000 square feet of meeting space ideally located in the heart of historic Dearborn, directly across from The Henry Ford , home of The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and only 15 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The Ford Motor Company Conference and Event Center offers a diverse selection of rooms and services that adapt to any situation, from large conferences and elaborate galas, to small and private parties. After walking around and viewing the different areas for meetings and gatherings, it was obvious that this facility is one of the nicest I have ever seen.

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.

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.

They make the creamiest latte here. Not sure if it is their technique or the milk they use but it…read moreis very good. Let me know if I am wrong. Sweets and bake goods are different everyday. Great coffee with friendly staffs. Plenty of art works to enjoy too

Great coffee.Beautiful art and baristas. It's worth a stop.I…read morehate being told how much to write.

This so called floral place is garbage... they steal from other flowers boutiques and use them as…read moredecor Also they did not set up in time , Ahmad was very cocky and unprofessional, it was suppose to be a farmhouse theme with greenery and candles but that was not how it was , I have pictures to prove it , they said each box should have a dozen of white roses count them only 5 in each ... They waited last minute to put the cake topper on , the communication is unprofessional no contact at all till the day of.. This guys a joke NO BODY GO TO THIS COWARD, he scams everyone , This is why you don't give young people chances Disgusted Sincerely, Leena K Berry

I've contemplated leaving this review for a while, but decided that I need to express how I felt…read morewith my experience with AK Floral. I hired them for my wedding last month. While I do feel as though some aspects of their work were nice, it was nothing like what I asked for. Personally, what is important to me is to have my vision come true, or at the least know what I am getting myself into. Had the florist set the expectations properly I would not have been as disappointed as I am. As someone who has been planning and dreaming of my wedding for years, I am extremely saddened by the end result. I made a document with very very clear inspiration pictures, the end result was absolutely nothing like what was in the pictures. Unfortunately, I cannot go back to the past and change my wedding day florals, and what I am most upset about is I will never get a chance to have my vision come true. As a bride, I have spent a tremendous amount of time in an effort to provide details and examples which would ensure I was understood. My planning was all pointless in the end. The day before the wedding I arrived to pick up the boutonnieres- the florists were working on my wedding flowers. Although my inspiration pictures were very clearly neutral and blush colors, I mistakenly used the term "pink" to describe what I wanted. As a result most of the flowers used were a very bright fluorescent pink. I asked them to replace the flowers as it was absolutely nothing like what I wanted. He stated that he already ordered the flowers and that there was nothing he could do in an attempt to provide the colors that I wanted, instead he took out the flowers that were bright pink. As a result my arrangements were not nearly as full as they should have been, and not what we paid for. The large centerpieces I selected looked awful in my opinion. They also were absolutely nothing like the inspo pictures. We paid to have two dozen hanging roses, but they only had one dozen hanging roses. I made sure to state that I wanted all of the hanging flowers to be the same color. So removing the bright pink flowers should not be an excuse as to why the other dozen were not provided. As a result there were less flowers. In the documents with my vision, I was sure to write that I did not want hydrangeas at my wedding. Upon walking into the venue I immediately noticed that there were hydrangeas. I have looked over our invoice which stated that we were only doing greenery. I am sure that they thought I would not pay attention to or notice this, but it was really frustrating to me. My decision to chose AK floral as my wedding florist was driven by the fact that he seems reputable, has great reviews online and also works closely with several reputable wedding planners. While I made my vision VERY clear with SEVERAL pages of inspiration pictures, I truly believe he did not care to look at my inspiration pictures, hear about my vision or even pay attention to me. I am unsure if this is because I was not a wedding planner, or did not have a wedding planner. We paid over our budget in an attempt to ensure that our flowers would be beautiful and that our vision was executed. Even so, that unfortunately was not the case. I truly felt like I was "disposable" or just another bride. The final takeaway from this is to the business is, I truly wish you the best of luck and sincerely hope that no other bride or couple will have to face my same frustrations. I definitely believe that this business has the potential to be a great one. My advice to the florist is to set expectations to the bride VERY CLEARLY. There was a lot of "yes I can do this" but the results were not in line with promises made. A lot of this interaction can truly be a game of he said she said, and I have considered that while I am only one bride planning one wedding and they are event florists consistently doing multiple events- a lot my requests may have got lost in transition. To that I say, there should be a better effort to document properly on their end and be as descriptive as possible.

New Divine Dine Detroit - Exceptional Thanksgiving…read moreCatering! We ordered the Thanksgiving dinner package from Divine Dine Detroit, and it was absolutely outstanding! From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless. Our order was ready for pickup exactly on time, beautifully packaged, and still warm when we set it out. The turkey was the star of the evening -- perfectly roasted, beautifully presented, and incredibly flavorful. It looked like it came straight out of a magazine, and tasted even better! The rice with toasted nuts was delicious and fragrant, and everyone kept going back for seconds. The mushroom gravy was rich, savory, and paired perfectly with everything on the table. We also loved the sides -- sweet corn. Our guests were so impressed, and we truly could not have asked for a better Thanksgiving meal. Divine Dine Detroit delivered excellence in taste, presentation, and service. We will definitely be catering from them again for future events! Highly, highly recommend!

If you're looking for a halal catering company that's clean, serves fresh and delicious food, check…read moreout Mirvet at Divine Dine Detroit. She's always cooking up something delicious.