By Karen Dybis and Jackie Berg Flint’s restaurants, like the city itself, have their own unique flavor and vibe. Some have a saucy staff and menu options to match, while others are known for their sophisticated charm and cuisine. All are on display during Flint’s Restaurant Week, which puts Flint’s growing culinary scene on hyperdrive […]
In a warehouse somewhere in the country sit — or lay, or maybe hung — two 1970s llama ties. Both cream and brown, and fuzzy, this was going to be Zack Lessner’s proof that he and his wife, Hannah, had contributed to the clothes on Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. “I took a picture and […]
A $1.4 million building development is expected to generate new retail activity downtown. The former Perry drugstore site at South Saginaw and Second streets will house four new businesses, following renovations to the 9,000-square-foot structure, due for completion in March. Additional shops, totaling six and generating about 15 full-time jobs, are part of the vision […]
A heartening number of start-up shops that line Flint’s business district are getting invaluable support from downtown anchor institutions. One upcoming pairing to watch is the partnership between Eight Ten Nail Bar, which opened its doors this spring, and Cork on Saginaw, Flint’s chic restaurant and wine bar, celebrating its eighth year of operation. The nail bar’s owners Natalie and […]
It’s not your everyday bicycle mechanic service. In fact, there’s not much about Recycle Bike Shop and Mobile Repair that’s traditional, and that’s what customers and supporters of the business like. With a mission to support an increasing number of commuters and cyclists who travel in and out of downtown Flint, husband and wife co-owners […]
What becomes of a community without faith? Flint’s residents hope they’ll never know. Made up of not only a mix of churches and other worship centers, the city has a devoted number of mission outlets and faith-based outreach programs. These parishes and organizations offer guidance, encouragement and a sense of stability, even during the city’s […]