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Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:22:50 +0000

DESCRIPTION: diner; diners can feast on a wide assortment of delicious Ethiopian cuisine family-style from one platter; in keeping with tradition, entrees are eaten with Injera—a special bread used to scoop up the food instead of utensils
CUISINE: Ethiopian; For some of the best Ethiopian fare in the area
CREDIT CARD: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 5p-10p; Sat 4p-11p, Sun 3p-9p
ADDRESS: 545 West Nine Mile Ferndale, MI
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 248-547-6699
WEBSITE: www.bluenilemi.com

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Club Yesterday’s

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:18:27 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Club Paradise merged with this club to form a better club featuring ballroom, steooing, hustle, and electric slide dancing; dress code strictly enforced
CUISINE: Light fare
CREDIT CARD: yes
COVER CHARGE: $7-$10 depending on the night
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu, Fri 5p-2a, Sat 8p-2a
ADDRESS: 14060 Telegraph Road; Southfield, MI
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 313-255-8007

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Beans & Cornbread

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:14:47 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Upscale setting for professionals to relax and socialize
CUISINE: Soul Food; features Harlem burrito stuffed with collard greens, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, rice and salsa sauce; barbecued, fried and smothered pork chops; catfish, salmon croquettes, several vegetarian plates and a whole lot more
CREDIT CARD: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Thu 11a–9p, Fri-Sat 11a–10p, Sun 12p–9p
ADDRESS: 29508 Northwestern Highway; Southfield, MI
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 248-208-1680
WEBSITE: www.beanscornbread.com

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Baker’s Keyboard Lounge

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:11:01 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1934, it claims to be the world’s oldest remaining jazz club; nearly every major jazz performer in the 20th century played here; still features regular jam sessions; Tue & Thu live jazz 8p-12p
CUISINE: Light fare
CREDIT CARD: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes for some acts
DAYS & HOURS: Tue–Fri 11a–2a, Sat-Sun 4p–2a
ADDRESS: 20510 Livernois Ave; Detroit, MI
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 313-345-6300
WEBSITE: www.bakerskeyboardlounge.com

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Aknartoon’s Eatery

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:07:51 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Muslim diner
CUISINE: Muslim cuisine dipped in Soul; features lamb, oxtail, Cornish Hen, catfish, demonic steak and vegetarian
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-12p ?
ADDRESS: 10310 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 313-867-3102 ?

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Bert’s Marketplace

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:05:03 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Live Jazz on some nights, call for calendar
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Sat 11a–2a, Sun 12p-2a
ADDRESS: 2727 Russell Street; Detroit, MI
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 313-567-2030
WEBSITE: www.bertsentertainment.com

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Steve’s Soul Food

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:02:16 +0000

DESCRIPTION: For great live music and down home Soul food, stop by for home-cooked specialties that include smothered pork chops, savory ribs, macaroni & cheese and other entrees; nice atmosphere and reasonable prices
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p, Sun 11a-9p
ADDRESS: 1440 East Franklin Street; Detroit, MI
PARKING: garages nearby
PHONE: 313-393-0018
WEBSITE: www.stevessoulfood.com

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Fishbone’s Rhythm Kitchen Café

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:33:48 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Boasts of the finest seafood, steaks and sushi around; captures the fine dining and festive atmosphere of the New Orleans French Quarter; menu items encompasses Pasta Orleans, Nawlin's Cajun stir fry, BBQ whiskey ribs, shrimp Creole, muffulettas, a Bourbon Street strip steak, catfish grouper, shrimp, andouille sausage and grilled chicken Caesar Po’ Boys and much more; the bar here is especially fun for watching sports teams any night; a diverse appetizer menu offers items like Alligator Voodoo, Chicken Thibodeaux, Catfish Beignets and New Orleans Bar-B-Que Shrimp, plus an extensive Sushi menu; if you are not into sports, relax next to reportedly the world’s largest indoor waterfall at 114 feet tall
CUISINE: Seafood
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Fri 6a-2a
ADDRESS: 400 West Monroe Street Detroit, MI
PARKING: garages nearby
PHONE: 313-965-4600
WEBSITE: www.fishbonesusa.com

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Flood’s Bar & Grille

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:27:32 +0000

DESCRIPTION: After you’ve had greens and pork chops, get your groove on in this upscale club; Monday night live jazz, other nights R&B; a popular spot for after-work networking and later evening live Jazz and R&B ensembles
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon 4p–12a, Tue–Fri 3p–2a; Sat-Sun 7p-2a
ADDRESS: 731 St. Antoine Street Detroit, MI
PARKING: on street and lots nearby
PHONE: 313-963-1090
WEBSITE: www.floodsdetroit.com

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Welcome to Detroit

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:23:43 +0000

Welcome to the SoulOfAmerica.com discussion area for Detroit, Michigan. We encourage you to use this area to share your opinions and experiences with the SoulOfAmerica community.

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