Having lived in the city of Hamtramck off and on over the years, I thought I knew pretty much everything that mattered in regards to what Hamtramck had to offer. Boy, was I wrong. When the Hamtramck DDA contracted Lightshine to produce a promotional segment for Detroit Metro Airport video kiosks, my eyes were opened to any number of new establishments that have popped up on the scene since I last took a good look around. The city is constantly evolving, with new restaurants and clubs rising up to stand side by side with the classic staples that we’ve known and loved for years. Believe me, it’s impossible to showcase every cool thing you’ll find in Hamtramck in a two minute video, but here’s a look at just a few of the things this town has going on:
by on Oct 5th, 2010. Comment 
From corner store, to deli, to the local soda shop and candy store, the building that now houses the Cafe 1923 coffee house has enjoyed a rich and vibrant history. Cafe 1923 has become a welcomed fixture on the Hamtramck landscape, serving as art gallery, music venue and meeting place for an entire community. “See you at the cafe” has been a familiar refrain for my friends and I for years, and we’d meet up there before ball games, BBQ’s or whatever else we might happen to be doing. When I was taking online classes at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, it was the perfect place to bring my laptop, log on, and pretend to study while striking up conversations with friends and strangers alike. What else can I say? It’s a cool place full of cool people. Here’s a peek:
by on Jul 31st, 2010. Comment
