Detroit's First Michelin Stars? Our Picks and Predictions (and more!)

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Which Detroit restaurants deserve the city's first Michelin stars?

The episode begins with hosts Jer Stays, Devin O'Reilly, and Norris Howard reuniting in the studio. They share personal anecdotes, including experiences at the Detroit Tigers' opening day and a power lunch at Mad Nice in Midtown. The main topic is Detroit's new eligibility for Michelin stars, with the hosts debating which restaurants deserve recognition. Devin argues for Selden Standard as a lifetime achievement award, while Norris favors Freya for its artistic approach. Listeners suggest places like Mink, Grey Ghost, and Saffron D'Etoile, but the hosts consider many too new or not standout enough. The discussion then moves to development news, with Devin detailing Ford's plans to revamp its Dearborn campus into a consolidated headquarters for 11,000 employees, including Ford Racing. They also cover the upcoming Detroit Grand Prix and its free viewing platforms. Finally, they critique Motor City Casino's outdated facilities and announce its $65 million renovation over four to five years, proposing ideas like a high-elevation nightclub. The episode ends with a call for listener support and fan art submissions.

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A lively Detroit restaurant debate where Opening Day glow, local loyalty, and a Bell Tire star shape the picks.

Detroit's restaurant-recognition debate turns into a lively sorting of what the city's food scene values most: menu quality, staying power, history, and the kind of local affection that cannot be reduced to a checklist.

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Detroit restaurant picks get debated like playoff contenders, with beautiful Opening Day energy and Nikki Dees earning the joke version of a star.

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