shelby in the news
Nov 22, 2022
Eater - Where to Find Hidden Bars and Speakeasies in Detroit
Back alley bars, Prohibition-era watering holes, and classic cocktails
Nov 17, 2022
Metromode - Dining Destinations
These repurposed restaurant spaces share a common mission across Metro Detroit
Oct 19, 2022
Punch - We Could Use a Good, Cheap Drink
As inflation pushes the cost of a drink north of $20, cocktail bars across the country are embracing a grown-up version of happy hour
Oct 12, 2022
Visit Detroit - Metro Detroit Speakeasies
Enjoy great drinks, subtle views at these metro Detroit speakeasies
Sep 19, 2022
Eater - 18 Fresh Detroit Bars to Check Out in September
Where to drink cocktails inspired by flavors of the African diaspora and more
Sep 14, 2022
Detroit Free Press - Where to eat near Detroit auto show: Restaurants, food trucks, pit stops
When hungry car enthusiasts flock to the North American International Auto Show, plenty of popular Detroit eateries will be ready to welcome diners with a wide scope of culinary tastes
Sep 14, 2022
Eater - Here For The Auto Show? Here’s Where to Eat and Drink in Downtown Detroit
From swanky cocktail bars, classic steakhouses, and juicy smash burgers, here’s where to eat downtown
Aug 15, 2022
Detroitisit - 9 New Cocktail Bars in Detroit 2022 to Freshen Up Your Palate
2022 is All About the New! Grab Your Buddies & Check Out the Cool New Cocktail Bars in Detroit & Surrounds
Jul 13, 2022
Eater - 13 Reliable Detroit Happy Hours
Where to find discounts on beer, wine, cocktails, and food too
Jun 9, 2022
Plate - This Millionaire’s Shortbread Is Fit to Be Served in a Historic Detroit Bank Vault
At shelby, the financier served with the smoked white fish is made with green herbs...
Jun 1, 2022
Fortune - Ford and GM are going all in on electric cars, and thousands of jobs hang in the balance
If assembly line workers tend to live in bungalows in Sterling Heights or St. Clair Shores and spend weekends at their cottages in Mid-Michigan or the Upper Peninsula, the software crowd is more likely to own condos downtown and
spend nights at dining spots like Shelby, a James Beard Award–semifinalist cocktail
bar housed in a former bank vault
May 12, 2022
Eater - For a Touch of Retro Whimsy, Restaurants Are Turning to the Illustrated Menu
From Danny Meyer’s skyscraper restaurant Manhatta to dive bars in Brooklyn, these hand-drawn menu designs are bringing a new level of fun and creativity to the dining experience
May 6, 2022
NBC - I came for coffee and stumbled into a speakeasy
He guided me to a door, input some numbers on the door, and BOOM!
Apr 1, 2022
Hour Detroit - Metro Detroit Bucket List: Cheers to These Drinking Spots
In our 2022 City Guide, we roundup what every local must do in their lifetime. Here are the must-visit places to get cocktails, wine, and beer in the area.
Mar 31, 2022
Hour Detroit - Shelby’s Kir Kisses Cocktail Recipe
Enjoy the fluffy and fruity drink at home
Feb 23, 2022
Eater - 2022 James Beard Award Semifinalist List
Warda Bougettaya of Warda Patisserie and downtown cocktail spot Shelby landed on this year’s “long list” JBFA
Feb 23, 2022
James Beard Foundation Announces 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards Semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation® announced today its 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists in advance of the returning James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One
Feb 9, 2022
Detroit Free Press - Here are the Top 10 best new restaurants in metro Detroit for 2022
Best new metro Detroit restaurants have heart in industry's darkest hour
Feb 8, 2022
Thirsty - Drink This Now: Kir Kisses By Detroit Bartender Andre Sykes
Ahhh February, the month of love … or at least that’s what the greeting card companies have led us believe
Feb 8, 2022
Detroit Free Press - Best New Restaurant No. 5: shelby in Detroit
shelby is Detroit's most successful speakeasy
Dec 31, 2021
Roadtrippers - Disco balls and $200 cocktails: Here are 8 of Detroit’s best speakeasies
These under-the-radar bars are bringing glamour and elegance back to the city once known as the “Paris of the Midwest”
Oct 7, 2021
Detroit News - Secret speakeasys and hidden bars in Metro Detroit
Shelby Detroit: One of the newer hideaways on this list, this cocktail lounge is located within lower-level cafe Coffee Down Under
Sep 2, 2021
Thrillist - Everywhere You Need to Eat in Detroit Right Now
From birria tacos and döner kebab to caviar and steak
Aug 24, 2021
Detroitisit - Shelby’s Head Chef and Bartender Talk Future, Hobbies, and How to Find Your Dream Job
Head Chef Matt Tulpa and Head Bartender Andre Sykes Talk About Detroit’s New Bar, Shelby
Jul 9, 2021
ClickOnDetroit - Have dinner and drinks in this former Detroit bank vault
Shelby Detroit offers a unique dining experience under the streets of Detroit
Jul 7, 2021
Spaces - From bank vault to bar: Shelby is a clandestine drinking spot in Detroit
Old meets new across its layered interiors
Mar 18, 2021
Detroit News - Drink in the spring: Seasonal sips from Metro Detroit area cocktail bars
In true speakeasy fashion, there's no signage outside the Shelby. Look for owner Tarun Kajeepeta's other business, an Australian-style coffee shop.
Mar 3, 2021
Deadline Detroit - Shelby Bar, A Downtown Detroit Newcomer, Has 'Speakeasy' Style
Shelby Bar, which began serving "handcrafted cocktails and food" a few weeks ago, is a flight below Shelby Street at Congress in Detroit's Financial District
Mar 1, 2021
Eater - Peek Inside Shelby, a New Cocktail Bar and Restaurant in the Financial District
Tucked away in the basement of a ten-story office building on Shelby Street, Tarun Kajeepeta breathes new life into a former bank vault