Rolling With The Homies - Wasabi Korean and Japanese Cuisine

When most people in around the metro area think of sushi they think of places like Little Tree in Royal Oak or Crave in Dearborn. Not many people think sushi restaurants or at least any good ones exist in the city itself. Fortunately for us they do. One in particular is called Wasabi and it's located in the lobby of the Park Shelton on Woodward. Conveniently located in Midtown Detroit Wasabi is next to the DIA and in close proximity to Wayne State University. Not only is the food good but Monday-Friday during lunch you can get Sushi lunch combos that start at $9.95. Today I tried the Roll #2 combo and I got six pieces each of the Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber Roll, and California roll plus Miso Soup and Salad. For only $9.95 I'd say that was a heck of a deal. An additional plus is the fact that if you join their mailing list @ www.wasabidetroit.com they'll send you monthly coupons for 10% and 15% off of lunch and dinner respectively. So next time when you have a hankering for eel or a good California Roll hit up Wasabi. You'll be glad you did.

The 4th Annual House Music Picnic

As we all know Detroit is the hometown of House and Techno music. On August 28, 2009 the 4th annual House Music Picnic will be held at Belle Isle. Apart of the Backpacking For Success program put on by SCPMichigan , the event hosts a variety of Famous House and Electronic DJ's from around Detroit and the world . This year's guest DJ's include Aaron Carl, Rick Wilhite, Eric Johnson, Todd Jit Wiggins, Norm Talley, Shake, Bruce Bailey, Reggie Harrell, and many more. It's a fun time with food fun and of course music not to mention it's charity. Just bring a bookbag and/or school supplies and be eligible for a tax deduction. I will be in attendance at the picnic helping the Chair of the organization, who also happens to be my cousin Judy Shelton. Hope you all can make it out and support a good cause!

You Had Me At Hello

Hi my name is James and I'm from Detroit.

Hi James!


For many people Detroit is nothing but a city filled with violence and poverty. For me Detroit is a city filled with culture and the potential to be more than you ever thought. Just like me, Detroit is on the rise and I plan to chronicle that journey through this blog. As time rolls, my goal is to introduce you to exciting things happening in Detroit, whether it's new local Fashion lines or the best restaurants. My primary goal is to showcase things in the city itself but I do not discriminate against the metro area so if you see some thing that should be highlighted send it to me @ jaymherriotte@gmail.com and don't forget to follow me on twitter.com/jimmy_mikey.


-James