Lee Devito is the Editor in Chief at Detroit Metro Times. He specializes in topics related to food and beverages, business and economics, and the hospitality and leisure industries, often focusing on beverage production, restaurant innovation, and nightlife. Lee's work has been featured in prominent publications including Scene Magazine, Creative Loafing Tampa, and CDC Gaming Reports.
Preston is the artificial intelligence that powers the Intelligent Relations PR platform. Meet Preston
Detroit, United States (Local)
Not enough data
Lee Devito predominantly covers entertainment news with a focus on local events and music in Detroit, Michigan. His articles also cover crime, politics, and private sector announcements relevant to the area.
Given this focus, sources related to the local entertainment industry would likely be well-received. Additionally, individuals or organizations involved in event planning and hosting could provide valuable insight. As Lee has an interest in political figures at times, experts familiar with local politics may find success pitching stories that intersect with entertainment or events.
Pitching topics such as new venue openings, musician spotlights from Detroit artists or upcoming local events aligns closely with his coverage attributes and themes.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
By: Lee Devito
Detroit has a swanky new rooftop bar just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Topa is set to open Thursday on the 11th floor of the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle in Brush Park. Its menu features drinks like the Kalimotxo, a popular Spanish cocktail made from red wine and, in this case, cola […]
May 27-June 9, 2026
By: Lee Devito
Wright & Company, an acclaimed restaurant in downtown Detroit that racked up national recognition since in opened in 2014, announced it will close for dinner service this summer. In a social media post, the eatery said its last dinner service will be July 3. “For more than a decade, you’ve made us part of your […]
By: Lee Devito
Detroiters can check out Dutch Girl Donut’s upcoming New Center shop and enjoy free doughnuts on Friday, which is National Donut Day. The longstanding Detroit business is offering fans two free doughnuts while supplies last at the sneak peek event from 8-10 a.m. Customers can also purchase pre-packaged boxes of a dozen assorted doughnuts for […]
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Many of you have a fraught relationship with discipline. You recognize you need it if you want a life rich with epic adventures. Yet you sometimes resist planning ahead or organizing your resources, fearing it might dampen your immediate pleasures. The problem is that when you skip the planning and organizing, […]
June 10-23, 2026
By: Lee Devito
Detroit City Distillery is joining the festivities celebrating the 160th anniversary of Vernors in Eastern Market this weekend. The craft distiller will be serving cocktails made from Vernors at its tasting room from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, coinciding with a previously announced block party celebrating the beloved Detroit-born ginger ale brand. The menu includes a […]
By: Lee Devito
After a stint under multinational corporate ownership, Detroit’s Atwater Brewery is coming home. The craft beer brewery is set to return to the ownership of Detroit entrepreneur Mark Rieth, who owned Atwater Brewery from 2005 to 2020 before he sold it to Tenth and Blake Beer Company, a division of Molson Coors. In 2023, Atwater […]
By: Lee Devito
A new rooftop bar offers beautiful sights of downtown Detroit while also nodding to the city’s history. Pine Hall opens Thursday at Hudson’s Detroit, Dan Gilbert’s skyscraper built on the site of Detroit’s former J.L. Hudson Department Store. Its name comes from a wood-paneled restaurant inside the store, which operated from 1911 to 1983 and […]
By: Lee Devito
A national chain that blends American-style sushi rolls and classic rock ’n’ roll is coming to metro Detroit. Rock N’ Roll Sushi is set to open its first Michigan location on Monday, June 22 at 23370 Eureka Rd., Taylor. The chain was founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 2010 and now boasts more than 75 locations. […]
