January 2008

Fleet of Faves

Some may not have been especially pretty or considered a designer’s dream, but each American-made vehicle in this baker’s dozen became an innovative icon.

By Eric Edelstein

21 Steps Toward a More Physically Fit New Year

January is the month of good intentions. And for many of us, that means getting real about diet and exercise. Conventional wisdom says it takes 21 days to form a habit.

Adopted Autos

Cars that have been out of production or not imported to the United States for at least seven years are highlighted in the Orphan Car Show.

By Nancy Nall Derringer

Power for the People

Former newspaper publisher Phil Power formed The Center for Michigan in the hope of improving public discourse and quieting divisive politics.

By George Bullard

Anchors Away

A look at former Detroit TV reporters who've gone national

By Jim McFarlin

Hooping It Up for 50 Years

The Detroit Pistons celebrate 50 years

By Richard Bak

Eater's Digest

Eat, drink, and be wary: With the aid of a registered dietitian, we sort through today's nutritional conundrums and arrive at some answers

By George Bulanda

Molly's Picks

Restaurant reviews of Wolfgang Puck Grille and La Musique

By Molly Abraham

A Lot of Hot Air

Decanting based solely on price has a bad aroma

by Christopher Cook

Tribute in Transition

It has a new menu and a new chef, but the old high standards remain the goal

By Christopher Cook

Staging a Coup

Versatile actor Denis O'Hare is equally adept on Broadway, television, and film. He talks about growing up in metro Detroit, his famous co-stars, and the thrill of his Tony Award.

By Julie Yolles

Detroit's BoHo Mojo

A bare-bones Detroit club with gritty urban appeal is catching the attention of New York acts

By Alexa Stanard

Cars: Fuel for Thought

In the car world, there’s “aftermarket,” (the auto industry term for the lucrative business of post-purchase upgrades). And then there’s aftermarket, the eccentric stuff owners do to modify...

By Rebecca Powers