A downtown social district has made all the difference for his brewery and the "renaissance of the town", says Jason Schlaff, owner of Farmington Brewing Company. “We have a fairly small taproom, but with [the social district], we can serve a much larger group of beer enthusiasts.”
Does your regular gas station stop have a surprisingly excellent selection of Michigan craft beer? And regional wines? Locally-distilled gin? Welcome to Metro Detroit's hidden gems. Tucked into our neighborhoods are local party stores and liquor shops that consistently punch above their weight in beverage selections.
Have you dined in a redesigned church? A renovated garage? A refurbished bank? From Detroit to Clarkston, eateries in reclaimed spaces carry a deeper mission through their buildings’ repurposed history.
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