Hamtramck is the center of the universe. And I’m not just saying that because I… Read the postThe Piano Has Been Drinking: Painted Lady Lounge
Maybe it’s the sight of all those dozens (or hundreds) of beers and the copious… Read the postNo Beer No Work: Ye Olde Tap Room
The Detroit Public Library celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, with 7 million books, 21… Read the postBetween the Bars: Research at the Burton
Hey folks. I promise there will be more detailed posts soon, including a catch-up on… Read the postSkirting the Question: Determining Detroit’s Oldest Bar
You may have noticed by now that there isn’t exactly a chronological order to these… Read the postTinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Two Way Inn
Did I mention that Tom’s Tavern is a magical place? I did, didn’t I? Well,… Read the postThe Brigadoon of Bars: Tom’s Tavern
Bear with me folks. This is a bit of a digression from the usual happy-go-lucky… Read the postIt’s Not All Primrose Paths: Saving the Norris House
A little shy of two years ago, about 2/3 of my way through a PhD… Read the postDoctor NotSoMuch: Or how I learned to stop theorizing and love the bars