Will you be our Valentine?

As this marks our 2-year anniversary of Drinks x Design, we are rekindling our dedication to the design community at one of the first venues that we began our monthly gathering for creative class. At this event, we will be offering a complimentary signature drink courtesy of Southern Comfort Bold Black Cherry. Quantities are limited so be sure to arrive early!

Just because it is a Hallmark Holiday does not mean that we would consider taking a break from keeping you in the loop about creative spaces in the city. Woodbridge Pub Owner, Jim Geary, has some new developments in the works. Join us and take a closer look (just how close will depend on the weather) at the northwest corner of Trumbull and Merrick. The Woodbridge Community Garden and ?The Shack? will look much different in the months to come. We will take you in at the ground level and talk about some of the new projects that are in the works. In case you have not heard, The Shack will be the home of Detroit Bike City, and will be a full-service and retail bicycle shop about this time next year.

We ask that you do not bring drinks from Woodbridge Pub to The Shack or the Woodbridge Community Garden.

21 and up are welcome.
Street parking is available on Trumbull and on Merrick.

RSVP: VIA Facebook Event

A very special thanks to our sponsor: Southern Comfort Black Cherry

Design Partners: AIGA AIA IDSA NOMA

A letter from Woodbridge Pub Founder, Jim Geary:
?In December 2006 the corner of Trumbull and Merrick was just another bleak and blighted eyesore, littered with trash, broken bottles and graffiti. In a city so full of such corners it didn't draw much attention. It took some vision, and possibly a bit of insanity, to see through all the faults and recognize the potential cornerstone that could anchor our beautiful Woodbridge neighborhood for years to come.

After being virtually abandoned for twenty-five years, the building [that is now home to Woodbridge Pub] was rough to say the least. I lovingly restored it using salvaged materials everywhere possible. The larger than life bar is constructed from 1890s Oak, salvaged from the stairs and vestibule of a Saginaw, MI church. The back bar from doors and trim taken from a Saline, MI farmhouse slated for demolition. The beautiful hand carved 1906 Oak ?Butcher Boy? refrigerator was salvaged from an old butcher shop on Lumpkin in Hamtramck and converted into the men's bathroom. These repurposed items represent in many ways my feelings about Detroit. Being old, they reflect the historic character of the homes in the Woodbridge neighborhood and having been given new life; they symbolize the rebirth that Detroit is gradually realizing.?

More about Drinks x Design:
A Partnership between Metro Times and Detroit Creative Corridor Center, Drinks x Design is monthly open studio that opens the doors to unique atmospheres for attendees to experience, explore and build the relationships that lead to employment, community, and ultimately establishes Detroit as a center for design and creative innovation. Join us on the second Thursday of every month (January - October).

More about Woodbridge Pub:
At Woodbridge Pub it is all about being local. Our food is primarily grown or sourced within five miles of our restaurant. We work with a handful of urban farmers and a large number of local purveyors to get the freshest and most local ingredients. All of our dishes are hand crafted daily with these fresh high quality local ingredients. Because we buy so local, our menus change with every season. Our creative chefs capture the flavors and essence of each of the four seasons in unique entrees that will entice your taste buds and go easy on your pocket book.

We take great care in preparing delicious hand crafted fresh foods, offering an exceptional selection of over eighty beers and wines from across Michigan and around the world, and providing a comfortable atmosphere complimented by friendly and knowledgeable staff. We look forward to seeing you soon!