These Instagrammers are proof that Detroit is cool

By on Tue, Sep 4, 2018 at 8:27 pm

Detroit is a city that is discreetly cool. Although it may not often be compared to New York or LA, Detroit carries around a culture of sophistication all its own. Whether it's food, music, or photography, Detroit has plenty of fodder to be a city with a chic sensibility all its own.

Follow these forward-thinking doers, dreamers, or creators for proof that Detroit is cool AF.

Scroll down to view images
Page 1 of 2
@topdownfood Top-Down Food is your resident foodie for the most delicious of southeast Michigan’s international food scene.
@topdownfood
Top-Down Food is your resident foodie for the most delicious of southeast Michigan’s international food scene.
1 of 32
@__shigeto Detroit-based musician Shigeto carries the city on his shoulders. As host of Monday is the New Monday at Corktown's Motor City Wine, Shigeto keeps the party local in between trekking for global gigs.
@__shigeto
Detroit-based musician Shigeto carries the city on his shoulders. As host of Monday is the New Monday at Corktown's Motor City Wine, Shigeto keeps the party local in between trekking for global gigs.
2 of 32
@theapparatusroom 250 W Larned Street, Detroit The Apparatus Room located at the Detroit Foundation Hotel is the spot for an upscale meal from a kitchen headed by two-star Michelin chef Thomas Lents.
@theapparatusroom
250 W Larned Street, Detroit
The Apparatus Room located at the Detroit Foundation Hotel is the spot for an upscale meal from a kitchen headed by two-star Michelin chef Thomas Lents.
3 of 32
@chowdowndetroit Chow Down Detroit is your source for the latest and greatest restaurants and street food in metro Detroit.
@chowdowndetroit
Chow Down Detroit is your source for the latest and greatest restaurants and street food in metro Detroit.
4 of 32
@piecesofdetroit Detroit’s long-thriving graffiti scene all over the city is on full display in the Pieces of Detroit account.
@piecesofdetroit
Detroit’s long-thriving graffiti scene all over the city is on full display in the Pieces of Detroit account.
5 of 32
@detroitfoodnetwork Detroit Food Network indulges us by showcasing some of Detroit’s most mouthwatering restaurants.
@detroitfoodnetwork
Detroit Food Network indulges us by showcasing some of Detroit’s most mouthwatering restaurants.
6 of 32
@hungryindetroit Detroit’s hottest dinners, drinks, and restaurants spaces are on full display on the Hungry in Detroit account.
@hungryindetroit
Detroit’s hottest dinners, drinks, and restaurants spaces are on full display on the Hungry in Detroit account.
7 of 32
@lisalouiselud 8066 Kercheval Ave, Detroit Sister Pie Owner Lisa Ludwinski has earned national acclaim for her pies and baked goods, and she plans on growing her business to other parts of metro Detroit soon.
@lisalouiselud
8066 Kercheval Ave, Detroit
Sister Pie Owner Lisa Ludwinski has earned national acclaim for her pies and baked goods, and she plans on growing her business to other parts of metro Detroit soon.
8 of 32
@bevincredible Bevlove is one of Detroit's rising stars. Her sincere songwriting and powerful vocals makes this diva one worth watching.
@bevincredible
Bevlove is one of Detroit's rising stars. Her sincere songwriting and powerful vocals makes this diva one worth watching.
9 of 32
@detroitcookiecompany 23421 Woodward Ave, Ferndale Detroit Cookie Company makes life a little sweeter with its freshly baked cookies and treats.
@detroitcookiecompany
23421 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
Detroit Cookie Company makes life a little sweeter with its freshly baked cookies and treats.
10 of 32
@detroitsound 6200 2nd Ave #201, Detroit As the first cross-genre music museum, archive, and performance space in Detroit, Detroit Sound Conservancy tells the sonic history of the city.
@detroitsound
6200 2nd Ave #201, Detroit
As the first cross-genre music museum, archive, and performance space in Detroit, Detroit Sound Conservancy tells the sonic history of the city.
11 of 32
@holymolydonutshop313 201 Eight Mile Rd, Detroit Holy Moly Donut Shop satisfies Detroit’s sweet tooth with its endless mix of wacky donuts flavors.
@holymolydonutshop313
201 Eight Mile Rd, Detroit
Holy Moly Donut Shop satisfies Detroit’s sweet tooth with its endless mix of wacky donuts flavors.
12 of 32
@chilimustardonions 3411 Brush St, Detroit Chili Mustard Onions is a delectable vegan twist on all your favorite coney island classics.
@chilimustardonions
3411 Brush St, Detroit
Chili Mustard Onions is a delectable vegan twist on all your favorite coney island classics.
13 of 32
@jadoredetroit 2501 Russell St #400, Detroit J’adore Detroit stays true to its roots as it highlights the most entertaining and fun corners of Detroit life.
@jadoredetroit
2501 Russell St #400, Detroit
J’adore Detroit stays true to its roots as it highlights the most entertaining and fun corners of Detroit life.
14 of 32
@eatattownhouse 500 Woodward Ave, Detroit Townhouse elevates American comfort food to new heights with a mission to enrich hospitality.
@eatattownhouse
500 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Townhouse elevates American comfort food to new heights with a mission to enrich hospitality.
15 of 32
@secondbestdetroit 42 Watson St., Detroit Second Best Detroit is Detroit’s newest neighborhood bar fit with frosted lighting, bar games, and trendy cocktails behind its gleaming red-ribbon shaped sign.
@secondbestdetroit
42 Watson St., Detroit
Second Best Detroit is Detroit’s newest neighborhood bar fit with frosted lighting, bar games, and trendy cocktails behind its gleaming red-ribbon shaped sign.
16 of 32
@lvernon2000 Leah Vernon marries street style to vintage glam and captions each post with meaningful messages on feminism, activism, and body positivity
@lvernon2000
Leah Vernon marries street style to vintage glam and captions each post with meaningful messages on feminism, activism, and body positivity
17 of 32
@lenapatissier 3921 2nd Ave, Detroit As the pastry chef at the Selden Standard in Midtown, Lena Sareini is one of the best in the business and added a James Beard Rising Star award to her growing list of accolades earlier this year.
@lenapatissier
3921 2nd Ave, Detroit
As the pastry chef at the Selden Standard in Midtown, Lena Sareini is one of the best in the business and added a James Beard Rising Star award to her growing list of accolades earlier this year.
18 of 32
@james.m.gates James Gates is a legally blind photographer, but that doesn’t stop him from posting some of the best flicks of downtown Detroit that you can find.
@james.m.gates
James Gates is a legally blind photographer, but that doesn’t stop him from posting some of the best flicks of downtown Detroit that you can find.
19 of 32
@faisal_ali 118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit Faisal Ali, a legendary waiter at Lafayette Coney, shares some of the best moments and people at the joint.
@faisal_ali
118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit
Faisal Ali, a legendary waiter at Lafayette Coney, shares some of the best moments and people at the joint.
20 of 32
Page 1 of 2
Next Page

Two Ypsilanti-based women open accessible space for local artists to grow and connect

By Layla McMurtrie

Two Ypsilanti-based women open accessible space for local artists to grow and connect

Ivan Montoya ponders how the past informs the present in ‘Sonde{a}r’

By Randiah Camille Green

Ivan Montoya.

‘New Name. New Era’: Michigan Theater Foundation reintroduces itself as Marquee Arts

By Layla McMurtrie

The organization that runs Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater and State Theatre has renamed itself Marquee Arts.

All material © 2024 Detroit Metro Times, Ferndale, MI. All rights reserved.

Powered By Foundation
Subscribe