New Center "The Next Retail District"?

[Islandman]

There is the Northern Lights Lounge at 660 West Baltimore Street, Detroit, MI 48202
A very unique nightlife spot, live music a couple of nights a week, cool patio

Yelp.com reviews 4 out 5 stars

There is also the Zenith restaurant - very unique Southern/Mexican fusion restaurant/bar that is open to 11 pm on Wednesdays, and midnights from Thursday through Saturday

Yelp.com review 4 out of 5 stars

There is also the Fire Water Bar and Grill on John R between Grand Blvd and Milwaukee Street [[still technically in New Center), open till 2 am everyday

Google Reviews 4.5 out of 5 stars

There is also a gay bar on Woodward on that dead retail strip, but there is no signage in front. Its entrance is in the back of the building, on the same street as that post office.

All of these are a 1-2 minute walk from Hotel St. Regis. I am disappointed you didn't know about these places and experience them. Maybe next time.

Thanks for this list. I'll check out Firewater next time I stay there.

I used to be a regular at Northern Lights, so I knew about that one.

Is Zenith the place on the southwest corner of Woodward and the Blvd.? That place seemed way overpriced for the menu.