5 bars around Detroit with a unique neighborhood flavor

By Metro Times editorial staff on Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 1:43 pm

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5 bars around Detroit with a unique neighborhood flavor

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Cutter's Bar and Grill is in the Eastern Market which is a cool and unique location. Chuck, the bar owner, told us what makes Cutter's the spot to be. "It's convenient to all of the surrounding ball parks and being in the market gives us a unique flavor for customers to come and enjoy."

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"Everything we serve comes fresh from the market with daily bread from our local provider," Chuck explained, "it is different which is what makes it such a great place to go."

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Cutter's feature drink is the Jack Daniel's Honey Peach Tree made with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, squeezed grilled peach, squeezed lemon, a splash of simple syrup, sprite, and a splash of peach Schnapps. "My staff came up with a drink that they thought would fit with our customer base. It is made for both men and women to enjoy."

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Cutter's has always maintained a very diverse clientele. Not just culture-wise, but economically and socially as well. It is a place where everyone is welcome to sit back, relax, and have a nice glass of some Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey.

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They Say opened in February of 2006, and it is located right on the Riverfront. "Being on the riverfront is one of the best parts about They Say," owner Terry shared, "because it creates such a great atmosphere for our customers!"

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"My wonderful bartender created the Jack Honey drink that we are featuring. The drink is called Electric Lemonade and is made with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Peach Schnapps, Lemonade, and Ginger Ale... perfect after a long day in the office!"

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They Say is the place to be! Good vibes, good atmosphere, good people.

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Teresa's Place is on 6 Mile and Schaffer, surrounded by a ton of business' which is why it attracts so many people. It's a perfect place to go after work relax. Teresa's has a close knit community, many who have been going there since their opening in 1999.

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Cookie explained more about their customers, "Teresa's is surrounded by a lot of businesses that bring in a lot of regular customers which we love. We have a ton of regulars so it feels like a big family!"

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"I started to mix things together to make a unique creation, and my customers love it" Cookie, an employer at Teresa's, explained. The feature drink at Teresa's, titled The Terese and is made with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, moscato, and orange juice. Refreshing and smooth.

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The Saad Family takes a lot of pride in their business roots. From starting out so small, Starters now has three locations and has truly made a name for itself.

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"We love the people who have supported us and we have also always supported the neighborhood back. Our clientele is based on loyalty, loyalty, loyalty," Mike, the owner, shared.

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The Honey Bee, Starters featured drink, includes Jack Daniel's Tennessee, margarita mix, lemonade, papaya, and sour! "Jack Honey is one of those drinks that both women and men like depending on how it is made. We are able to blend and fuse the drink based on our customers needs."

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Mike also spoke about his employees mentioning that they always make it desirable to come to work every day. There's good vibes, casual and fun atmosphere, sports focused, and great food... what more could you ask for?

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Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, Flood’s Bar & Grill has been serving up some of the city’s best drinks and soul food since 1987. Locals and visitors alike are welcome to stop in for drink specials during happy hour or enjoy entertainment from live bands and karaoke night.

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"Because of the central location, everyone from the city to the suburbs visits Floods. It has always been a place for professionals to come after work. That is what expanded our base. People who live in suburbs come on weekends and people who work in town come to grab food and a drink with us and wait out rush hour," Christina, an employee at Floods, told us.

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The featured drink at Floods is called "Jacked" and it is made with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Elderflower, lemonade, a splash of sour, and a drop of lime juice!

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