Joe Muer Seafood in Detroit

Yesterday was deliriously beautiful with sunny skies and warm temps. Al fresco dining was de rigueur. What better spot or better food than Joe Muer Seafood overlooking the Detroit River? This new venue within the Renaissance Center for the 1929 flagship eatery is absolutely superb and voted the restaurant of the year in 2012. Mother's Day dinners are served between 5-9pm in Sunday. Those pillars of fire outside are pretty dramatic in the evening!

Navy Week in Detroit

It's Navy Week in Detroit through September 9th in celebration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Yesterday we heard the rousing Navy band play while the public was invited to tour two war ships.  The US Brig Niagara is a replica of the actual one used in that battle on Lake Erie with Commodore Oliver Perry. When you go below deck, even shorties have to duck their heads!  It has very cramped quarters.  You can also board the USS De Wert, a navy frigate that is 453 feet long. They were both free of charge. Look for them in front of the GM Renaissance Center.

Night shot of Detroit

The best shots of the Detroit skyline are taken from Windsor, Canada, night or day! The GM Renaissance Center (or RenCen) is that group of buildings to the right. The tallest one has the restaurant Coach Insignia with beautiful panoramic views of the Detroit River, our city and Canada.