Located in the 'Bakery Loft' above Mexicantown Bakery is the guerrilla dining event: Detroit Soup…read more(a monthly dinner that funds micro-grants for creative projects in Detroit). Here's how it works: 1. A group of volunteers organize the event and prepare the soups, salads, and dessert/s using local and seasonal ingredients. 2. Prospective micro-grant funding recipients send in their project proposals; if selected they will present their project at the soup dinner and explain how the funding will go to support their noteworthy cause. 3. Attendees of Detroit Soup pay $5 (at the door) to attend. 4. The money collected goes towards one of the projects presented. 5. Attendees and volunteers, alike, vote on which project they want the micro-funding to go towards. Besides being a great collaborative effort for the community, Detroit Soup is an awesome event because it seems so underground. Love it!!! Walking up the dark mysterious staircase to the Bakery Loft (where the soup is held) you're immediately surprised by the warm cozy dimly lit space. Candles adorn each table, bright florescent decorations hang from the ceiling, chatter fills the air, and the smells of slow cooked soups soon take hold. As for the seating situation, it fills up quickly as there are only 5 tables with chairs and another 10 tables with floor seating. Feel free to bring a pillow along for the floor seating...believe me you'll need it! Onto the food: at the last soup we were served two mixed green salads with a balsamic based dressing and the other with a kiwi lime dressing. Both were very good! The two soups (1.lentil and 2.fava bean) on the other hand, were a bit underwhelming. Not to say they weren't good, but they were just okay...a three star rating in my book of soups. Overall, Detroit Soup's mission/purpose, location, food, people (volunteers, presenters, attendees) is fantastic!

Detroit SOUP is such a cool way to meet community and do crowdfunding in person. And is such an…read moreamazing Detroit Tradition. I'm looking forward to going to all the monthly events in 2022.

The Fisher Building was completed in 1928 honored with a silver medal in architecture in 1929 by…read morethe Architecture League of New York. Currently, it's an office building with a theater showing Broadway quality shows, and some shops and restaurants on the ground floor. One of the most recognizable sights on Detroit's skyline, the building is also known as "The Golden Tower." The original gold-leaf tiles on the tower were covered with asphalt during WWII for fear of bombing. Following the war the damaged gold tiles were replaced with green terra cotta tiles that are illuminated gold at night.

Sunday, May 17, 2026. Broadway In Detroit - #BroadwayInDetroit - The #FisherTheatre and more! and…read moremore! Detroit. #hamilton I have been planning this moment since I'd been informed that Hamilton was coming back in March -- and I don't think I fully understood the depths of my devotion to making it happen until I saw my mother's face. She had surgery just days before. She couldn't clap too hard. None of that stopped her from being completely, uncontainable, childlike giddy. It is not often that adult children get to see their parents that way -- eyes dancing, joy uncontained. I got to see it Sunday night. The cast -- predominantly Black and brilliant. Culturally, that matters deeply to me and my former Black Panther mother. I want to be clear, however: everyone on that stage gave everything. The dancers. The vocals. The lighting. The set. Collective excellence. That's what live performance does -- it doesn't let you just watch. It makes you witness. And then there's the #FisherBuilding itself. I love theatres. I see grand architecture as art. Every time I enter a building -- big or small -- I stop at the door and take it all in. The Fisher is what I imagine true opulence looks like: 40 kinds of marble, crystal and bronze, green terra cotta tiles, light that gives the whole space a warm, illuminated gold effect -- earning its name as "Detroit's largest art object." The staff moved with the same coordinated energy as the performers. Dennis (Head Usher and my old Detroit Opera House colleague) greeted me with a big hug and put Mommie in her wheelchair with care, walking her straight to dashing security -- who told her she looked like royalty -- an African Queen. Raul was assigned to her for the entire night and showed up like family. The bartenders argued -- warmly, playfully -- over who got to take care of her. And I cannot even discuss all of the examples of kindness from the patrons to me and each other, because this post will be longer than it already is. The usher at the door walked me through my QR code, and managed that entire line with authority and warmth. I told my sisters -- watching our mother's face glow that night, opened something in me I cannot name. I am addicted now. Addicted to chasing that look on their faces. For as long as I have breath and means, I will keep finding ways to put you all in rooms that make your eyes dance. Some nights just settle into you differently. This is one of them. Thank you, Fisher Theatre & Fisher Building for giving me one of those nights.

I've been a supporter for a long time and really appreciate being included to return to see where…read morethe magic happens Rebel Nell is everything we hope the world can be- wonderful event as expected Fun to make our own graffiti!

Thank you Yelp & Rebel Nell! I would've never appreciated the mission & jewelry of Rebel Nell…read morewithout this event. I love that it's woman owned and the mission to support those in need of employment in a creative environment that gives skills and makes pretty jewelry is just awesome. I will say this event didn't have too much activity other than creating a mural (colored markers on a fun white board) but it was enjoyable getting to see the headquarters and learning about a local business. I definitely think more jewelry (more rings!) could've been on display to better tempt me to purchase something I loved. I did thoroughly enjoy looking at the jewelry collaborations with the Detroit Lions and Detroit Zoo though! It's beautifully made and I definitely want to support this business after this event. Thank you!

I'm not much for haunted houses but I have to say- I really enjoyed myself here. The pumpkin patch…read moreis a nice edition.

Wow this place- Eloise- we finally got to check it out. I'm glad we went for the haunted houses!!…read moreIt was amazing- they were the longest and coolest ones I've ever walked through. They utilized the hospital in most of the attraction, which made the whole experience even more creepy! I went for a private event, but it opened this weekend. I recommend everyone to go check out this historical site. So much has happened here in the past, you can feel the grounds energy as you pull into the parking lot. Looking up at those old windows, you can just feel someone or something peering from one! Go check out Eloise Asylum! The best haunted attraction in the state of Michigan!

I had been wanting my boa boa tea fix and there aren't many good spots near me. I was so excited…read morewhen Yelp and Tou & Mai offered this special! There's a lot of different flavors to choose from with your usual base teas. I tried the Black tea Milk Cap - flan boa boa (is it still boa boa when it's flan pieces?) it had a great flavor, but I'm a texture girl and the flan pieces were a bit bigger than the boa boa of course so it took some getting used to at first but I quickly slurped it down because it was that good! My friend tried the Magonada because she loves the Mexican treats with the fruit and tamarind. She really loved it, so if you like those flavors I'd definitely suggest getting it. I didn't like it much as the tamarind had a spiciness paired with the light fruity flavor of the mango. The Hello Hello (their play on Halo Halo) was interestingly really good! It had so many flavors, textures, from ice cream to lavendar with some crunch on top and lavendar jellies inside. Super flavor bomb on your palette, wow! It was my first time trying any halo halo. I'd heard about this special dessert and had been wanting to try it. It's definitely worth getting especially for a first timer. Make sure you have someone to share it with because it's A LOT of sweetness for just one person. My friend and I couldn't even finish it (but we did both have drinks as well). I'd most definitely check out Tou & Mai again, you can mix and match any flavor combo and there's candy and trinkets around the store to stroll. It's located right next to Sy Thai so grab some food, then get your drinks and dessert from Tou & Mai and walk it off with your dog at the dog park right across the street. Perfect location!

I'm always delighted when I walk thru the velvet curtain. Such a cool, swanky and special place…read more The staff and Sean Patrick are always treating you right! The drinks are made with care and garnished to make a work of art. It a place you have to visit, because if you don't you won't know what you are missing. I haven't been and not loved the entertainment. Always a bright spot when the music starts, it is such an intimate setting that is not to be missed!!! Check it out!!

Lots of history in this boathouse! Make sure to bring a life preserver if you try to walk on the…read moredock!

The most beautiful, historic gem! Located right on the Detroit River, this place is used for an…read moreevent space, for the rowing teams to practice, and much more. I came here for Yelp's Nauti by Nature party and had SO much fun. This space was perfect to host it, with grand balconies, an amazing view, and interesting spaces. This boat house has been flooded multiple times, and they're currently working on restoring it, room by room. Our event was a fundraiser for the building, in an effort to return it to its previous grandeur. Currently, it's still beautiful and majestic, just dated and in need of some repairs. Such a cool, unique spot for an event!

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From the owner: The Yelp Detroit's Mobile Booth of Awesome can be found at rad events all around Metro-Detroit…read more Find us and check-in for chances to play games, win prizes, or score sweet Yelp schwag!

This was such a fun night out with the Yelp Elite crew!…read more Thanks to the folks at My Wine Witch and Whimsy & Wine for pulling together an excellent night of getting to try different wine drinks as well as crafting. Even as someone without a super refined wine palate, I was able to learn a lot and experience some new elements of wine tasting! Such a fun way to wrap up 2025 and make a holiday craft too. It was also great getting to hang out with other YES members and explore the shop at Whimsy & Wine. Thanks again to the Yelp team, My Wine Witch, and Whimsy & Wine for a great event!

What a completely delightful restaurant experience! I forgot how much I love Polonia! For the food,…read morethe vibes, the peeps! Polonia is an all-around perfect night out and I especially loved the Yelp warm fuzzies I'd never had the apple/vodka cocktail and will be back for that for sure! These familial experiences as a Yelp Elite really help our family owned, local businesses and create Yelp friendships I've built over a decade! Now we're all meeting up at Polonia next week!