Hamtramck Star

For some reason, bacon is a common topic of conversation amongst our peers in Hamtramck. The September/October issue of Cook's Illustrated includes an article about the differences between artisanal and mass-produced bacon that I thought some of you, bot… more »

I stopped for a BLT at the Hamtramck Coney Island the other day, and couldn't resist the pull of Sweet Marlena's, a new ice cream parlor in the back. The door will be locked for the winter in a week or so, but you'll still be able to buy 32 flavors of He… more »

Prefabricated railroad track. The city has obviously been making an effort to tear down the worst of the houses on St. Aubin. The silver trailers are gone. The boats are gone. The cherry, apple, and plum trees remain. This lot was point… more »

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Work is well underway at the Veterans' Post Condos. The building behind has been demolished. People's Community Services is one of many buildings getting new roofs right now. Auto Zone is freshening their look, as is Rally's. (Work hasn't start… more »

Today at the Eastern Market as we crossed the bridge over the expressway, a guy aggressively selling toothpicks adorned with tiny american flags asked me to buy one. Well, honestly he tried to hand me one so he could ask me for money. I turned him dow… more »

A couple of nights ago, we rode our bicycles down St. Aubin to the Eastern Market. more »

A few things have changed over the last couple of weeks on Joseph Campau. The former location of Bengal Spices is now occupied by Deshi Groceries. Chabelita's Kitchen has left the Locker Room and has re-opened in the short-lived Rafiq's Fish Market. Both… more »