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Corktown

Corktown
Corktown

Detroit's oldest neighborhood, Corktown, is located just west of the downtown commercial district. Its historic streets boast Victorian-era row houses, beautifully restored with vibrant colors and careful gardens. The neighborhood is a tight-knit community, and the surrounding entertainment district is great for music and bar hopping.

Corktown Features

Drawing lines for Detroit neighborhood democracy

Detroit's City Council is about to fix the gears of a new kind of democratic government, wind it up and set it in motion, says political blogger Vince Keenan. But the body needs feedback from city residents on the best ways to create a fair, equitable new districting system. Read on and jump into the discussion.

Imported to Detroit: Overcoming culture shock with a little help from new friends

Newcomers to Detroit share many of the same growing pains, says Sarah F. Cox, a 2011 transplant from Brooklyn. But the kindness of strangers pointing people in the right directions helps to overcome the disorientation of being in a strange new land. Just remember, everyone: you're welcome. 

Sweet and savory: Our culinary revival kicked off with tasty photo essay

In 2011, the food scene began to sizzle all over town: Eastern Market, downtown, Midtown, Corktown, Mexicantown and in the underground. Check out this Marvin Shaouni slideshow again and begin thinking about what's next for 2012. Salut, Detroit.

SimmerD: Local food scene looking back, going forward

Noelle Lothamer spent the balance of 2011 discovering new food and drink businesses in Detroit--and enjoying every morsel. Here is her recap of a great culinary year along with a few sneak previews of more good times to come.

Corktown comfort: Honor + Folly gets cozy on Michigan Avenue

We get a sneak preview of an intimate, carefully (and personally) curated unique new business, where great design and neighborhood scale rule. Sarah F. Cox finds all the right words, Marvin Shaouni the pictures. 
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