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Romance
Ranked:
Detroit's
Eastern
Market
#7 on
National
Hidden
Gems
List
Simon
Weinstein
- Media
Matters/Entertainment
Tell Us
Detroit
News
DETROIT,
MI –
Move
over,
candlelit
bistros
and
scenic
overlooks.
This
Valentine’s
Day, a
national
ranking
suggests
the path
to
romance
might be
paved
with
cobblestones
and
lined
with
vibrant
murals.
In a
surprising
twist,
Detroit’s
historic
Eastern
Market
has been
named
the 7th
most
romantic
“hidden
gem”
destination
in the
United
States
for a
date.
The
ranking,
compiled
by
online
reservations
platform
Yelp,
analyzed
user
reviews
and data
for
businesses
categorized
as
“romantic”
in
cities
across
the
country.
The
focus
was on
unique,
lesser-known
locales
that
offer a
distinctive
and
memorable
experience
beyond
the
typical
dinner-and-a-movie
formula.
Eastern
Market,
renowned
for its
bustling
Saturday
crowds
and
wholesale
produce,
secured
its spot
for its
atmospheric
charm,
eclectic
offerings,
and
vibrant,
authentic
energy.
“This
isn't
about a
single
restaurant,”
explained
market
spokesperson,
Maria
Chen.
“It’s
about
the
experience.
Eastern
Market
offers a
date
built on
discovery
and
shared
adventure.
You can
wander
through
the
sheds
hand-in-hand,
share a
fresh
pastry,
admire
the
world-class
street
art, and
find a
truly
unique
gift—all
while
soaking
in the
historic,
industrial
beauty
of the
district.
It’s
authentic
Detroit,
and
that’s
incredibly
romantic.”
Local
business
owners
are
embracing
the
accolade.
At
Rebecca’s
a
popular
wine bar
in the
market
district,
manager
James
Fowler
reported
a
noticeable
uptick
in
reservations
for
February
14th.
“We’ve
always
been a
date-night
spot for
in-the-know
Detroiters,”
Fowler
said.
“Now
we’re
getting
calls
from the
suburbs
saying,
‘We saw
the
ranking
and
wanted
to try
something
new.’
The idea
of
starting
or
ending a
Valentine's
evening
here,
surrounded
by the
market's
energy,
is
really
resonating
with
people.”
The
ranking
suggests
a shift
in what
couples
find
romantic,
valuing
interactive,
sensory-rich
environments
over
traditional
quiet
settings.
A
Saturday
date at
Eastern
Market
could
include
sampling
gourmet
cheeses
at
Farmers
Row,
picking
out a
bouquet
from one
of the
flower
vendors,
sipping
craft
cider at
Detroit
City
Distillery,
and
cozying
up for a
wood-fired
pizza at
Trino’s.
For
visitors
like
Claire
and Ben
Stevens
of Royal
Oak, the
market’s
appeal
is its
unstructured
charm.
“Last
year, we
ditched
the
stiff
restaurant
and came
here,”
Claire
shared.
“We
laughed,
we
explored,
we
bought
silly
succulents.
It was
the most
relaxed
and
connected
Valentine’s
Day
we’ve
had. It
feels
like
you’re
on a
mini-getaway
without
leaving
the
city.”
As
Valentine’s
Day
approaches,
Eastern
Market
is ready
to
welcome
couples
looking
for an
unconventional
celebration.
While
the
famous
Saturday
market
(February
10th)
offers
daytime
energy,
the
district’s
restaurants,
bars,
and
evening
events
provide
a
perfect
backdrop
for a
night
out.
So,
forget
the
expected.
According
to a
national
audience,
romance
in
Detroit
is
hidden
in plain
sight—among
the
historic
bricks,
bustling
stalls,
and
vibrant
art of
Eastern
Market.
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