Articles· December 31, 1969
jessica Care moore: A Few of Her Favorite Places
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jessica Care moore shares her favorite places in Detroit, from authentic East African cuisine at Baobab Fare to the historic Congregation in the Boston Edison neighborhood.
Detroit Dining
Baobab Fare – As refugees from Burundi, owners Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere wanted to bring the flavors of East Africa to their new home in Detroit. Since early 2021, the restaurant has earned accolades and a devoted following for its authentic fare like traditional nyumbani beef and mbuzi goat shank.
YumVillage serves up Afro-Caribbean cuisine in the historic North End neighborhood. Tempt your taste buds with everything from classic jerk chicken to West African–style maafe peanut stew, plus bottled juices made fresh in house.
The Kitchen by Cooking with Que is a collaborative space known for its vegan soul food. Quiana “Que” Broden is dedicated to introducing plant-based food to vegans and meat eaters alike, and The Kitchen offers cooking classes, meal preps and complete meals.
Culture and Community
The Congregation has been an institution in the Boston Edison neighborhood for over 100 years. Housed in a former church, this red brick landmark was a Civil Rights hub and continues to be a spot for the local community to gather over coffee and cocktails.
Awake Café focuses on ethically sourced coffees and teas, with a menu of local bites including everyone’s favorite: handmade cinnamon buns.
Spot Lite provides a welcoming space for creativity and collaboration. By day it’s a local art gallery and coffee shop, and after dark it transforms into a club and music venue.
Detroit Institute of Art s is a celebrated artistic space as well as a perfect spot to grab a coffee and enjoy a quiet corner.
Michigan Getaways
Idlewild is an oasis on the Upper Peninsula that has historically been an enclave for Black communities. Since 1912, this relaxed retreat has offered a quiet respite where community and culture come together.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore stretches over 35 miles of freshwater coastline. Scramble up the soaring sand dunes that tower over Lake Michigan and visit lighthouses that watch over the waters.
Petoskey State Park is a prime spot to gather up its namesake stones – an elusive rock made from fossilized coral that is unique to Michigan.
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Baobab Fare serves authentic East African cuisine, including traditional nyumbani beef and mbuzi goat shank.
The Kitchen by Cooking with Que is a collaborative space known for its vegan soul food, offering cooking classes, meal preps, and complete meals.
The Detroit Institute of Art is a celebrated artistic space where you can also grab a coffee and enjoy a quiet corner.
Petoskey State Park is a prime spot to gather up its namesake stones, an elusive rock made from fossilized coral that is unique to Michigan.
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