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A TV Editor Writes A Love Letter To Detroit On Its Birthday

July 24, 2014, 4:21 PM

It began, as many great love affairs begin, when she was 16, and she missed her exit on I-75.

As I looped Jefferson Avenue, I got my first glimpse of you. Not of the buildings, riverfront or the iconic Woodward Avenue stretch, but of the man standing on the corner with a sign that read, “I am worth it.”

From that day on, I wanted to learn more about you.

So begins a "love letter" to Detroit on its 313th birthday by Halston Herrera, senior news editor for ClickOnDetroit.com.

Herrara has a serious crush. Food and wine are involved.

I’ve also learned you like to wine and dine. My taste buds fell in love with the Brussel sprouts at Roast, the sliders at Green Dot, the bacon-wrapped dates at Le Feria and the world-class chicken shawarma at Bucharest. I’ve also spent many evenings with you ordering those “fancy” drinks at Iridescence and Coach Insignia. Oh, and I’ve consumed way too many coneys to count.


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