During our week of training at the Dearborn Inn, our organization scheduled Thursday night's dinner…read moreat the Henry Ford Estate (Fair Lane / Home of Clara & Henry Ford). As a novice of woodworking, I was blown-away by the intricate woodwork and finishings throughout the home. The three ladies that lead our tour of the home shared many interesting details about the property, its restoration, and details of Clara and Henry's years at the estate. Many of the restoration stories, like finding a tub for Henry's bathroom or how Clara had a section repainted white were intriguing. Even though much of the home, especially the second floor, is still being restored it was a fascinating experience.

The site here is open for limited hours and is fenced off from the surrounding university and…read moreparkland, which I guess is their right but which nonetheless was annoying for me as a visitor. There wasn't much actually open amongst the majestic-looking buildings while I was there, but the picnic area was hopping. The signage was bilingual-in English and Arabic-and what appeared to be a Yemeni wedding seemed to be taking place. The juxtaposition of the estate of an industrialist (or robber baron, or visionary, or racist, depending on your point of view) with a distinctive immigrant community makes for a striking reflection on Americana. The grounds include some gardens, and a lake with a path around it. Access to the river is limited, but it didn't look like that impressive of a river. The greenery is more worthwhile.

I'm a bit surprised it has taken me this long to review this museum; it is one of my favorite…read moreplaces in Michigan. I also bring out-of-town guests here, sharing the numerous exhibits with pride. American innovation is the focus of this museum, and the number of exhibits clearly demonstrates the cleverness and ingenuity of Americans. Of course, in Michigan, hundreds of vehicles were on display - from stable coaches, to the first Fords (and other nameplates), to the race cars of today. However, innovation was not limited to "things on wheels". Today, I saw the futuristic Dymaxion home designed by Buckminster Fuller. It was conceived for factory production (after WWII) and included modern kitchen appliances such as a dishwasher. What impressed me was how he designed a system to collect and then recycle rainwater for non-potable uses (washing clothes). Other home-related innovations, outside of the Dymaxion home, were home entertainment. There was also a display of chairs - I honestly don't know how they relate to innovation. I was here specifically to see the Da Vinci exhibit, the inventions from his codex, imagined in wood. Some displays (but not all) allowed guests to take a hands-on approach. It is incredible to see not only the diversity of his thinking but also how it has influenced products today. After seeing just a fraction of his thinking, I am inspired to continue reading Walter Isaacson's biography, which I really should have completed before coming here. Another exhibit of note is Mathematica, an interactive math display designed by Charles and Ray Eames (yes, those Eames). I love math, so I loved their explanation of "random walk", probability/ bell curve, and even the multiplication tables. This time, I did not spend that much time on the aircrafts nor the train - I got to save something for my next visit. Based on the throngs of people here today, I am not the only one who enjoys seeing the treasures at this museum.

During our week of training at the Dearborn Inn, our organization scheduled Tuesday night's dinner…read moreat the Henry Ford Museum of American of Innovation. The museum's displays are AWESOME! From stage coaches, locomotives, and cars; to that glass gallery that captured my attention for 30 minutes. We were there for three hours and I probably experienced half of the exhibits. By the way, the food and Servers was EXCEPTIONAL!!!

Park Place in Dearborn used to be a go-to spot, but since the ownership change in 2025, it just…read moredoesn't feel the same. Someone who's been to several events there recently said the experience was pretty disappointing. The event seemed short-staffed, so things didn't run smoothly for guests. The food was also an issue--some of it was undercooked, and they even ran out before everyone was served. What stood out most was that management never really came out to check on things or address any of the problems. Overall, it didn't live up to what people used to expect from Park Place, and it's probably not a top choice right now.

We have a 200-person corporate Christmas party every year. This party is on a timed schedule. We…read moreexpressed our concern, that they needed to be set up and serving by 1:30pm. We were promised that was no problem. However on the day of party, They showed up at 1:22pm. We had to have our people help unload the truck, and set up. We did not get to start serving our people until 1:45. On top of being late, they ran out of food. I ordered for 20 over our count.

I can't believe I didn't know about this place sooner... I love an indoor adult cafeteria type of…read morevibe. It's actually really cute to sit there, and there's always so many people. That's the only potential "drawback" really, like if there's too many people you simply might struggle to find a seat. It can and does get completely full. At least you can still take your food to go! I love the set up of having food and drinks inside AND food trucks outside. What a treat. There's coffee, boba, ice cream, sushi, tacos, burgers, chicken and waffles?! And there's some little shops, at least one, which had jewelry when I went. Overall, if you are meeting with someone to chat, come here. If you're hungry, I assure you'll find something. It's good for a casual date or catch up with friends and family. High energy but not chaotic.

This is a cool concept spot with multiple food trucks outside, a few food spots on the inside, and…read morecommon seating areas both inside and outside. You can pay cash at the food trucks or you can use an app (scan a QR code) to order using your credit card. You can order through the app for any of the trucks or inside spots. This is a great way try a bunch of different places in one spot, or, have options for everyone in your family who can't agree on where to go for lunch or dinner. I'll review each of the places we tried below (TL;DR), but overall, food was excellent, delivery was quick (except for one truck...more on that below), atmosphere was good, vibe was relaxed and upbeat, very clean inside, and friendly/helpful staff and truck operators all around. Some prices were a bit high, but we didn't feel like it was extreme based on the quality of food and the ability to easily try different offerings without having to drive all over. The biggest knock was that even though we were greeted right away by a very friendly 'guide' when we walked in, his explanation of how the concept works was confusing and incomplete. We ended up having to speak to the folks running the trucks to better understand how to navigate the ordering process, cash vs credit card, and the ability to order everything from all the different trucks on one ticket, not separate tickets for each truck. Our other disappointment was that we went there for lunch (at 12:30p on the weekend) and the biggest indoor spot we wanted to try told us they weren't opening until 2pm so we'd have to come back later (maybe next time). Here's who we ended up trying: Big Red's BBQ Pit: Holy Smokin' Brisket Burnt Ends Batman! Big Red served up the absolute best burnt ends I've ever had from a food truck, and at the top of the list for all time best that I've had. Perfectly charred, crunchy bark while maintaining a juicy, tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfectly smoked inside. The rub and BBQ sauce were spot-on. Everyone in our family agreed that it was the best thing we tried all day. I guess I could have just said: 10/10 no notes. So Cheesy: Came highly recommended by some friends. A delicious sounding menu with some great options. The Steak Tacos were tender, flavorful, and filled to the max. The cilantro aioli and chipotle crema were flavor-bombs that really brought it all together. Fries were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The Phili-Mignon sandwich was very good, but not quite as good as I was hoping to get based on the description and price. It was on the small side, very bread-heavy, short on steak, and the beet horseradish mayo was lacking the 'kick' I was looking for. Again, perfectly cooked & seasoned fries on the side. This was the busiest truck we ordered from, so the wait time was much longer than all the rest, especially since there was only one guy working. However, while talking to the guy at the Parma truck (more below) after he finished our order, he ran over to So Cheesy to give him a hand in the truck and help push out food. IMHO, I thought this showed a great collaboration and willingness to put the customer first. Overall, a good experience with So Cheesy, but I'd skip the Phili-Mignon Sandwich and opt for a burger (heard others there saying how amazing they were) or their tacos on our next visit. Parma: My wife had the Arugula Insalata and couldn't stop raving about it. She loved the ingredients, flavor, freshness, and size. Possibly one of the best 'bang for your buck' items that we tried. I didn't catch his name, but the gentleman running the truck was super nice, brought my wife's salad inside to her while the rest of us were outside waiting on other food, and even ran over to help the guy in the So Cheesy truck push out orders! Amo Samis Sammies: We tried the Breadless Chicken Shawarma Bowl. It was delicious and piled a mile high with tasty, marinated, tender chicken. The dressing was light and tangy, and the Lebanese pickles were incredible. I initially thought the price was a bit high for a 'bowl', but after seeing how much chicken was stacked on top, it made sense.

It was a complete accident that we discovered that the Ford Conference and Event Center is…read moreavailable for weddings in addition to Ford meetings and other Ford functions. We had our wedding reception in the Gallery area, and I know every one of guests would agree with us in that it's one of the most unique venues there is for wedding receptions. Our original planner had to move away unexpectedly, so her boss took over the remainder of the planning process. She was very professional and was very knowledgeable when it came to the selection of the food menu, as well as providing ideas for the floorplan layout and décor. She was never pushy with her ideas at all, which helps reduce the amount stress a bride-to-be has to deal with already. The caterer is Opus-One, and the offerings for weddings are truly top notch. We were offered a complimentary tasting for 4 several weeks before wedding. For the appetizers, the Mini Chicken Wellington was the crowd favorite. For the entrée, the Rock Shrimp, Bay Scallop and Snow Crab Fettuccine was the favorite, the Wilted Spinach was an awesome veggie, the Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes was awesome, and the favorite dessert was the Opus-One chocolate chunk cookies, served with vanilla ice cream. The top shelf open bar was very well received as well. As for cost, it's really not any more expensive than the "wedding factories" that hosts 3-4 wedding receptions on the same day, at the same time. You're getting so much more in terms of ambiance, quality of food, uniqueness for spending the same amount of money. Overall, we loved having our reception at the Ford CEC. Everything turned out perfect and the flow of the evening was seamless. I highly recommend anyone to consider the Ford CEC as a wedding reception venue.

" NIce Place to have a Conference "…read more My wife and I visited the Ford Conference and Event Center in Dearborn Michigan 2 weeks ago. The Ford Conference and Event Center facility has 30,000 square feet of meeting space ideally located in the heart of historic Dearborn, directly across from The Henry Ford , home of The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and only 15 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The Ford Motor Company Conference and Event Center offers a diverse selection of rooms and services that adapt to any situation, from large conferences and elaborate galas, to small and private parties. After walking around and viewing the different areas for meetings and gatherings, it was obvious that this facility is one of the nicest I have ever seen.

If you are looking for an excellent customer experience, I recommend you use A Special Touch. The…read moreproprietors Kimberly & Brad are top shelf, and you will find the choices they are able to provide are plentiful and will elevate your event space to perfection. They and their staff are able to put you at ease, knowing from set up to take down everything is being handled with precision and professionalism. Make them your first call!

From the owner: We are privileged to serve you at your special event. We promise to provide rentals that are not…read moreonly of superior quality, and we promise to do so with 5-star customer service that sets us apart from other providers.

BasBlue is a magical, gorgeous place! They have renovated a house in Detroit to turn into this…read morewonderful meeting space for all! It is geared towards women and nonbinary individuals and created a safe and supportive environment for them to grow their dreams and aspirations in, but it is open to any and all who want to check it out! Anyone can have access to the main floor of BasBlue, where there is an INCREDIBLE cafe to get delicious drinks and food from. There is also a ton of seating for you to enjoy your food and drink and to cowork from as well. If you want to become a member, the upper floors are open to you with more collaborative and private spaces for you to enjoy! It is a non-profit organization and just a gloriously safe and intentionally-curated space to foster creativity and amazing vibes. I always feel so at peace and centered when I'm at BasBlue and love to take meetings from here as often as I can! It's located very close to the DIA, but only open during the weekdays. So pay attention to their hours and if you're looking for a great place to work from or are interested in learning more about what a membership here could bring, definitely check BasBlue out!!

As a guy, I cannot join. I was here as part of an event and this is based on what I saw and…read moreexperienced. Limited street pay parking, there is a shared lot nearby. This is a very nicely renovated mansion turned into a woman's club. Like a late 1800's gentleman's club, only for women. There is a locker room/workout room/nursing area, but I did not see them because I am not a woman. They have lectures and groups within the club. They have a full kitchen, and the usual food on offer seemed like you would expect at a starbucks or better. They have drinks, coffee, and wine. The wine was higher end. And they use an ordering app so members at different rooms of the club can order easily. Lots of rooms. Dining and lecture rooms, lounge and club type rooms, conference rooms. A large event room. All really nice. There are smaller serving bars on the second and third floors. Depending on age, annual membership is 600 or 1200 dollars. It looked great. Maybe it could have used more restrooms, but that is sort of reaching for something negative to say.

They make the creamiest latte here. Not sure if it is their technique or the milk they use but it…read moreis very good. Let me know if I am wrong. Sweets and bake goods are different everyday. Great coffee with friendly staffs. Plenty of art works to enjoy too

Great coffee.Friendly baristas.Nice art. Average…read moreprices.Great place for coffee.Just stay away from the Japanese donut shop.

This so called floral place is garbage... they steal from other flowers boutiques and use them as…read moredecor Also they did not set up in time , Ahmad was very cocky and unprofessional, it was suppose to be a farmhouse theme with greenery and candles but that was not how it was , I have pictures to prove it , they said each box should have a dozen of white roses count them only 5 in each ... They waited last minute to put the cake topper on , the communication is unprofessional no contact at all till the day of.. This guys a joke NO BODY GO TO THIS COWARD, he scams everyone , This is why you don't give young people chances Disgusted Sincerely, Leena K Berry

I've contemplated leaving this review for a while, but decided that I need to express how I felt…read morewith my experience with AK Floral. I hired them for my wedding last month. While I do feel as though some aspects of their work were nice, it was nothing like what I asked for. Personally, what is important to me is to have my vision come true, or at the least know what I am getting myself into. Had the florist set the expectations properly I would not have been as disappointed as I am. As someone who has been planning and dreaming of my wedding for years, I am extremely saddened by the end result. I made a document with very very clear inspiration pictures, the end result was absolutely nothing like what was in the pictures. Unfortunately, I cannot go back to the past and change my wedding day florals, and what I am most upset about is I will never get a chance to have my vision come true. As a bride, I have spent a tremendous amount of time in an effort to provide details and examples which would ensure I was understood. My planning was all pointless in the end. The day before the wedding I arrived to pick up the boutonnieres- the florists were working on my wedding flowers. Although my inspiration pictures were very clearly neutral and blush colors, I mistakenly used the term "pink" to describe what I wanted. As a result most of the flowers used were a very bright fluorescent pink. I asked them to replace the flowers as it was absolutely nothing like what I wanted. He stated that he already ordered the flowers and that there was nothing he could do in an attempt to provide the colors that I wanted, instead he took out the flowers that were bright pink. As a result my arrangements were not nearly as full as they should have been, and not what we paid for. The large centerpieces I selected looked awful in my opinion. They also were absolutely nothing like the inspo pictures. We paid to have two dozen hanging roses, but they only had one dozen hanging roses. I made sure to state that I wanted all of the hanging flowers to be the same color. So removing the bright pink flowers should not be an excuse as to why the other dozen were not provided. As a result there were less flowers. In the documents with my vision, I was sure to write that I did not want hydrangeas at my wedding. Upon walking into the venue I immediately noticed that there were hydrangeas. I have looked over our invoice which stated that we were only doing greenery. I am sure that they thought I would not pay attention to or notice this, but it was really frustrating to me. My decision to chose AK floral as my wedding florist was driven by the fact that he seems reputable, has great reviews online and also works closely with several reputable wedding planners. While I made my vision VERY clear with SEVERAL pages of inspiration pictures, I truly believe he did not care to look at my inspiration pictures, hear about my vision or even pay attention to me. I am unsure if this is because I was not a wedding planner, or did not have a wedding planner. We paid over our budget in an attempt to ensure that our flowers would be beautiful and that our vision was executed. Even so, that unfortunately was not the case. I truly felt like I was "disposable" or just another bride. The final takeaway from this is to the business is, I truly wish you the best of luck and sincerely hope that no other bride or couple will have to face my same frustrations. I definitely believe that this business has the potential to be a great one. My advice to the florist is to set expectations to the bride VERY CLEARLY. There was a lot of "yes I can do this" but the results were not in line with promises made. A lot of this interaction can truly be a game of he said she said, and I have considered that while I am only one bride planning one wedding and they are event florists consistently doing multiple events- a lot my requests may have got lost in transition. To that I say, there should be a better effort to document properly on their end and be as descriptive as possible.

It was a dive...which is what I was looking for. Service at the bar was good, and prices were…read morereally good. I had two beers and some fried mushrooms for $15. I had to check the bill to make sure they got everything. In FL the would be $25 easy. But it's not cold in FL like it is in MI so we'll call it the snow surcharge. People were friendly and gave me advice on Ford museum. I'd def come back!

A large group of us went here after a wedding and had a blast! It's your typical bar but it serves…read morecheap drinks and great fried food. Service is friendly, too! Good party spot.