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Polaar
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Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 8:42 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've noticed that you often get superior product quality and customer service in family owned markets in the Detroit area... My favorite is the Market Basket in Franklin Village. Does anyone have recommendations for little stores that are worth the stop when in certain neighborhoods?
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Bussey
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Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 8:54 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Holiday Market in Royal Oak.


or


Mueliers Market in GPP



that lil place in Franklin is off the beaten path.
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Gannon
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Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 9:52 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Wigley's in Eastern Market is consistently good, but not high-end.

Fresh produce and meats...best corned beef in the city, according to my very Irish aunt...and great people.


Of course, the regular Eastern Market destinations...Hirt's and Rafal Spice Company...not complete markets, but amazing depth in certain categories.
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Tarkus
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Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 6:55 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yorkshire Market on Mack and Yorkshire. Great old time service and will order whatever you want. Prime meats as well.
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Justbeamensch
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Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 7:36 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Market Square at 14 mi and Southfield Rd. Best prices on vino and very good deli.
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Barnesfoto
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Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 8:03 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ryan's Foods, W. Vernor at Campbell...home of the 5 dollar roast chicken (with Pico de Gallo)!
and of course, Honeybee, Bagley at 16th
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Broken_main
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 10:44 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The Honeybee is truly the best!!
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Detroitplanner
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 11:04 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I like the Greenland Markets in E Dearborn. Not fancy, but reasonable selection.

I used to love the Warrendale Meat Market.
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Docmo
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 11:44 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Heading out to the Honeybee for what will undoubted be a successful and pleasant shopping experience
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Dds
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 12:39 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Don't forget to take some pictures.
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Enduro
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 12:44 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I remember the Warrendale Meat Market. Mom used to take me there and they'd always give me some free candy. I finally went to honeybee. Very clean, got some avocados and a really fresh t-bone. Good experience.
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Broken_main
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Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 12:45 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The new and improved Honeybee...I bought fixins for chicken quesadillas yesterday. Today I will get some breaded chicken and beef for a quick fix meal. The food is always fresh and the shelves are always stocked.

Plus, the workers are always friendly.
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Beadgrl
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Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 9:21 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I love Joe's Fruit Market in Livonia. Another local fav is Hiller's Market.
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Craggy
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Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 10:26 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Farms Market on Fisher in GP Farms. Great store, and the owner Larry is a great guy.
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Norwalk
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Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 5:04 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Fresh Valley in Hamtramck! The perfect walk up to the corner type market.

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