Welcome to Detroit!
What up Doe!
Welcome to Detroit, a city that moves to its own rhythm and greets you with open arms. From Motown to techno, resilience to reinvention, “313” is more than an area code—it’s our pride. Whether you're walking the Riverwalk or exploring historic neighborhoods, you're not just visiting you’re stepping into a story. Get ready to experience the Motor City!
Whether it’s your first time here or you’re a frequent visitor, there’s always something new to discover in Detroit.
Let the adventure begin!
- Endeavor Detroit Team
Restaurants
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Leila
Lebanese restaurant
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Selden Standard
Locally sourced New American
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San Morello
Trendy Italian restaurant
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Le Suprême
French fare
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Eatori Market
Cocktails & Mediterranean Food
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Grey Ghost
Prohibition Era Chophouse
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The Apparatus Room
American restaurant
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Baobab Fare
East African restaurant
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Mad Nice
Italian restaurant
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Besa
Modern European Dining
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Vecino
Modern Mexican restaurant
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Hamilton's
American restaurant
Coffee Shops and Bakeries
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Madcap
Coffee shop
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Cannelle
French pastries
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The Folk
James Beard Award-nominated cafe
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Avalon
Café and Bakery
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Warda
James Beard Award Winning pâtisserie
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Dessert Oasis
Local coffee and delicious house-made pastries
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Alba
Cafe with punniest baristas
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Roasting Plant
Coffee Shop
Bars, Speakeasies and Jazz Bars
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Kampers
Spanish-influenced light bites and a patio
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The Royce
Contemporary wine bar
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Sugar House
Intimate pub with finest cocktail in Detroit
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Bad Luck
Upscale, imaginative cocktails made with rare & unusual
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The Skip
Cocktail Bar with Island Vibes located in The Belt Alley
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The Monarch Club
World-class cocktails, comfort food, and a rooftop
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The Aladdin Sane
Japanese cocktail bar
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Shelby
Cocktail bar in century-old bank vault
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Cliff Bells
Live Jazz bar
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Cafe D'Mongos
Detroit’s classic dive bar
Detroit is a city that doesn't just live in history, it drives it forward. Known as the Motor City, Detroit fueled the world’s love affair with cars, rolling out innovation from assembly lines that reshaped global industry. But Detroit didn’t stop there.
The Essence and History of Detroit
This is also the birthplace of Motown, the iconic sound that danced its way across the world and gave us legends like Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, and The Temptations. Their soulful rhythms still echo through the streets, mixing with the heartbeat of a city that’s constantly reinventing itself.
While Detroit gave the world the soulful harmonies of Motown, it also sparked a musical revolution as the birthplace of techno where industrial grit met futuristic rhythm, transforming underground beats into a global movement.
Detroit is bold, gritty, and beautifully resilient. It’s a place where murals bloom on brick walls, where creativity spills out of historic buildings, and where the people greet each other with a proud “What up doe?” a phrase that carries warmth, defiance, and pride all at once.
Whether you’re strolling the Detroit Riverwalk, soaking in world-class art at the DIA, or vibing to underground music in a hidden speakeasy, you’ll feel it: this city moves to its own rhythm and you’re invited to dance along.
Emergency Contacts:
Police/Fire: 911
Nearest Hospital: Detroit Medical Center: +1 (313) 745-8040
Endeavor Detroit Contacts:
Diana Callaghan: diana.callaghan@endeavor.org
Tapan Kataria: tapan.kataria@endeavor.org
Nicole Muthoni: nicole.muthoni@endeavor.org