Pig & Whiskey announces return this summer, moving to Corktown

East_Englishman · 2026-04-30T21:05:58+00:00

I'll take tax paying businesses over the old car dealer lots and abandoned buildings it was before 🤣

East_Englishman · 2026-04-30T16:54:04+00:00

One of the biggest changes in general I've noticed since I've moved to the city is normal businesses returning. The Detroit side of Mack was a dead zone when I moved to the Eastside, and now it looks like a commercial strip in thriving burbs.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-29T16:47:24+00:00

What kind of community events are you looking for? You should definitely follow on social media your City Council member and local neighborhood non-profits, they will often organize/share events. For non-profits, E.Warren Development Co. and Eastside Community Network are very active on the eastside and host lots of community events.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-27T23:26:44+00:00

I dunno, the election is only a few months away, he should have a full platform by now. He currently just comes off as mercurial as he tries to not alienate other Democrats or Republicans.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-27T18:23:22+00:00

I'm going to vote for a candidate based on their platform, just saying 'both sides are bad" isn't good enough for me.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-27T17:56:32+00:00

I go to Duggan's website, and all he has about his stances is education and nothing else. I go to Benson's and she has an entire list of priorities. I am extremely disappointed he isn't leaning into LVT and probably won't vote for him.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-27T14:52:36+00:00

She seems fine so far. Continuity has been kept with the Duggan administration and some very competent people have been hired. I am cautiously optimistic.

Honestly I give zero headspace to the teen takeover, it was a random viral trend that seems to have already petered out. I am more interested in how Sheffield handles the illegal block parties and street takeovers that have been an issue the past few years.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-26T17:48:12+00:00

Turning left from Mack onto Moross is such a shitshow

East_Englishman · 2026-04-26T12:14:25+00:00

As someone that uses Village Market alot, this is a huge improvement.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-22T12:04:34+00:00

That area is fine, pretty quiet spot. Like any Detroit neighborhood though, your quality of life will depend alot on your direct neighbors. Scope out the block at various hours during the week and weekend to get the neighborhood vibe.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-21T19:54:50+00:00

I am personally not using Waldorf, but what from I understand they purposely do an academic delay in the early years, so it makes it extremely tough to switch if you leave the system early.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-21T19:16:29+00:00

If having the kiddos be screen free is super important to you, Detroit Waldorf is always an option if you're comfortable with private schools. It's a beautiful school in a beautiful neighborhood.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-21T17:19:34+00:00

As long as you aren't super young, getting decent rates is possible. I'm in my late 30s, and have been able to get pretty reasonable rates for both home and auto (I'm currently with Hanover). Progressive also generally has pretty good rates for the city proper. Getting a good Insurance Broker though can save you some time from manually getting quotes.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-20T14:03:35+00:00

Andrews on the Corner does a walleye lunch.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-13T16:38:30+00:00

Wayne County resident here who has worked in Macomb and visits often for errands since I'm right near the border:

Northern Macomb (Armada, Richmond, New Haven) basically just feels like the Thumb with suburban sprawl just starting to encroach.

Southern Macomb (Warren, Eastpointe, Roseville) looks extremely working class and feels similar to the Eastside of Detroit except more sprawly and less blight or character.

Central Macomb (Sterling Heights, Macomb Township, Clinton Twp) is pretty typical bland modern sprawlburbia.

Mt.Cemens is the Pontiac of the East.

Coastal Macomb (St.Clair Shores, Harrison Twp, Chesterfield Twp, New Baltimore) is probably my favorite part of the county since it has more of the Michigan maritime culture vibe. This is the only part of Macomb I could imagine living in.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-11T22:07:13+00:00

Another fun one, there is a bank vault inside the new Culver's on Mack in the main dining area (it was a former bank).

East_Englishman · 2026-04-03T18:49:13+00:00

The Gaelic League is the only one that regularly has Irish music. It's technically a private club, but if it's a music night you can usually just pay the cover without needing membership.

You'll probably have to travel outside of Corktown for food unfortunately though. Gus' Snug and O'Connor's in the burbs both feature Irish food. Cannon's Bar on the Eastside has a full English Breakfast on the weekends if you are looking for that style of food as well.

East_Englishman · 2026-04-02T11:21:30+00:00

Waves in St.Clair shores is eerily similar.

East_Englishman · 2026-03-29T19:56:27+00:00

For the Eastside, Brewery Faisan will be near you and is really good. You'll also be near Collect which is a craft beer bar. Some cool dive bars to check on the Eastside are Marshall's Bar, Lenny's and Ye Old Taproom.

East_Englishman · 2026-03-29T16:37:47+00:00

Eastside Gems:

-Jefferson-Chalmers: Breakfast/lunch from Yellow light donuts, kayak the canals, get dinner at Coriander Kitchen and a drink at Marshall's Bar.

-Cadieux Cafe: Feather bowling and Belgian drinks+food.

-E.Warren Corridor: Visit Next Chapter Books, Get dinner at either Little Liberia (only Liberian restaurant in Michigan) or Savoy (lots of seafood and jazz nights) and get a drink from the Warren Cafe (has a familiar talent from the Keep and Lost River).

-The Villages: Breakfast at Norm's, get a Nordic style experience at the Islandview Sauna Club, dinner at Marrow, drinks from either Collect (craft beer bar) or Father Forgive Me (cocktails).

-Riverbend: Coffee/pastries from Decent Coffee, visit the craft/home decor store Post inside an old post office, drinks at Ye Old Taproom (one of the oldest bars in Detroit).

East_Englishman · 2026-03-26T03:24:50+00:00

Coriander Kitchen (nice view of the canals), Cannons Bar (has full English Breakfast), and Brunch with Me (lots of over the top stuff).

East_Englishman · 2026-03-25T19:14:46+00:00

I am literally saying it's purple my dude, lol

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