This is the point in a blog post when I usually profess my love for Qdoba Mexican Grill. And while that fondness is still very strong, the purpose of this post is to tell you about a phenomenal new product on the Denver-based restaurant’s menu: Street Tacos. This is significant because, like a lot...
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Ladies and gentlemen: It’s time to get your nom on for a good cause. The Hungry Dudes, the guys and gal who bring us drool-inducing photos week after week on their blog, are hosting their first-ever charity night, benefiting World Clothes Line, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. Held at Detroit Free...
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I’m just going to throw it out there: English bulldogs are the best dogs ever. As many of you know, I have one of my own at home, Mona, and she is everything that I hoped she would be when I used to daydream about owning one of her kind. They’re wrinkly, lazy and...
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One of the things I love most about Royal Oak is the city’s diverse offerings when it comes to art, music and culture. And it’s about to add one more cool event to its roster: the first-ever Royal Oak Artist Market Show & Sale. This event is scheduled for March 4-5 at the Royal...
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It’s that time of year again: The Chevy SXSW Road Trip Challenge is in full swing. And this time around, Detroit’s got two teams in the race. In case you were living under a rock last year when Team Detroit took home the gold and glory, it’s a competition hosted by Chevy that pits...
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Detroit was featured on a grand stage last night as we were reminded that it’s “the hottest fires that make the hardest steel” in the much talked about Chrysler 200 ad with rapper Eminem during the Super Bowl. The commercial was a declaration to those who have publicly lashed us on air and in...
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We’ve told you before about Girls in Tech Detroit, a volunteer organization focused on creating a social network in the Detroit area for girls in technology-related careers and for those looking to get into tech-based jobs. At the end of the year, the group wrapped up a Laptops for Ladies project (Urbane Space was...
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The man providing the brain power behind big events such as Brand Camp: Personal Branding 2.0 Conference, Hajj Flemings, is gearing up for his next venture: Brand Insights Detroit. Building your personal and corporate brand strategy is more important than it’s ever been, and it plays a vital role in how you connect with...
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It’s no secret that we’re animal lovers over here at The Urbane Life. Our apartments don’t have pet fees or breed restrictions, and your furry friends are also welcome to wander around Urbane Space, if they’re so inclined. So when we hear about an animal rescue group in need, we always want to step...
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If you find yourself in the giving spirit, but you’re not sure which cause to donate to this year, consider this: That old cell phone that’s been collecting dust in your bottom drawer can be a life-changing resource for a person in need. The Urbane Life has teamed up with the folks of Verizon...
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I love pets. I love social media. But a combination of the two? I don’t know if I’m sold. I know at least two people who tweet or update a Facebook page dedicated to their pet. And they do it well. Mister Scrubby is one such pet, who owns Michigan native and North Carolina...
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It’s not easy to think about our own mortality. We worry about the people we’re leaving behind, and in some cases, the four-legged ones as well. But some people are taking their love for their pets a little too far. Like, to the grave with them. I read a story this morning on MSNBC.com...
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