{"id":57,"date":"2011-05-04T11:32:37","date_gmt":"2011-05-04T11:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=57"},"modified":"2011-05-04T11:32:37","modified_gmt":"2011-05-04T11:32:37","slug":"metrotimes-best-of-detroit-april-27-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/metrotimes-best-of-detroit-april-27-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"Metrotimes Best of Detroit &#8211; April 27, 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Every year we ask:<\/strong> What more could there be to say? What could be  new in the 25th anniversary edition of Best of Detroit, that hasn&#39;t  been said before. But then we print up the readers&#39; ballot and put a  version online, and watch as the returns begin. Then we start free  associating, opening our eyes to what&#39;s around us, letting our ears perk  up when someone tells us about a new shop, a new club, a new insight.  By the end, this year, we were checking with the production department  to see where we might pry loose a little more space. By the end the  ideas were flowing. We have to get in the Detroit Party Marching Band,  right? And Autotune Karaoke. Got to get that. Tom&#39;s Tavern hasn&#39;t fallen  down yet? Gotta get that. Meanwhile, we&#39;re harvesting what 1,000-plus  readers have said in our ballots, reminding us of great places,  interesting people, important ideas. When we asked for a new slogan for  the city, one response was: &quot;A great place to visit, even when you live  here.&quot; If that makes sense to you, hold on to this as your visitor&#39;s  guide until we bring you a newer one a year from now.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e20154321cf688970c-pi\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metro times\" border=\"0\" class=\"asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451dba369e20154321cf688970c image-full\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e20154321cf688970c-800wi\" title=\"Metro times\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/metrotimes.com\/bod\/the-real-deals-readers-choice-1.1137822\" target=\"_blank\">Best Gift Shop in Oakland County<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Catching Fireflies<br \/> <\/strong>3117 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley; 248-336-2030<br \/> 203 E. University Dr., Rochester; 248-650-3318; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">catchingfireflies.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The name makes you think of those carefree days as a kid, when hoping  to catch a firefly was a dream you could obtain. Shopping at this  whimsical, colorful store can seem pretty close to those fun-filled  childhood days. With bright, colorful, clever items, there&#39;s something  for a gift, favor or &quot;just because.&quot; Merchandise changes by the season.  Look for citrus-colored purses, pastel flowerpots and whimsical garden  art this time of year. 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What could be new in the 25th anniversary edition of Best of Detroit, that hasn&#39;t been said before. But then we print up the readers&#39; ballot and put a version online, and watch as the returns begin. Then we start free associating, opening our eyes to what&#39;s around us, letting our ears perk up when someone tells us about a new shop, a new club, a new insight. By the end, this year, we were checking with the production department to see where we might pry loose a little more space. By the end the ideas were flowing. We have to get in the Detroit Party Marching Band, right? And Autotune Karaoke. Got to get that. Tom&#39;s Tavern hasn&#39;t fallen down yet? Gotta get that. Meanwhile, we&#39;re harvesting what 1,000-plus readers have said in our ballots, reminding us of great places, interesting people, important ideas. 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