Behind the Mitten
Behind the Mitten
John Gonzalez
BTM Episode 180: Why you need to visit Eastern Market in Detroit
40 minutes Posted Oct 12, 2018 at 3:45 pm.
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On this weekend's "Behind the Mitten," John and Amy record from Thomas Magee's Sporting House and Whiskey Bar as they take a tour of Eastern Market in Detroit. This episode aired Oct. 6-7, 2018 on radio stations across Michigan.

Learn more about Eastern Market at https://www.easternmarket.org/

Learn more about Thomas Magees at https://thomasmagees.com/

Segment 1-We talk with Erik Olson from Thomas Magee's Sporting House and Whiskey Bar in the Eastern Market about Detroit and this neighborhood in particular. We also discuss the history of his bar.

Segment 2-John and Amy chat about their favorite places in the Eastern Market area in Detroit, including Supino's and Vivio's. Amy is astonished that John has not been to the Rocky Peanut Company.

Segment 3-Amy and John talk about their search for Michigan's Best BBQ for MLive, including their visit to Bert's in the Eastern Market in Detroit.

Segment 4-We conclude the show at Thomas Magee's with Erik Olson, where he helps us pic DRINK OF THE WEEK, something that he's pretty famous for.