Get a Summer Job With Detroit Parks and Rec
On Shannon’s Scoop this morning, we talked about summer jobs you should know about.
The Detroit Parks and Rec is hiring for the summer. All jobs are going to start at $15 an hour and positions include lifeguards, play leaders, rec leaders, locker facility attendants, and public service attendants.
Their job fair is going to happen next Wednesday, May 8th, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Northwest Activity Center on Meyers Road in Detroit. If you can’t make it, you can also apply ahead of time at DetroitMI.gov.com.
I remember we were saying this last year when Parks and Rec were hiring. Get them kids out there! Let them make some money and they can buy their own things. They’re home all day during the summer, this will get them out of the house and get some work experience. They’re hiring for as people as young as 16-years old.
Detroit Parks and Rec looks to improve the quality of life for all Detroiters through parks, greenways, recreation centers, and programs.
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Explore 5 of the Best Mexican Restaurants in Mexicantown Detroit
Looking for the best Mexican restaurants in Mexicantown Detroit? Whether you’re a local craving for or in town for the NFL Draft, we’ve got the hook-up! We wouldn’t have a whole area in Detroit dedicated to this cuisine if it weren’t authentically good! But before diving into some of the best spots, let’s talk briefly about Mexicantown’s history and what makes Mexican food authentic.
What Makes Mexican Food Authentic
My husband is Mexican. I asked him what makes Mexican food authentic to him. He said, “To me, authentic Mexican food has minimal ingredients with maximum flavor. So many spices are used to elevate otherwise bland ingredients into something amazing. The refried beans aren’t just pinto beans. And the rice isn’t just yellow rice. The spices that are added to it give it an authentic flavor. For me, authentic Mexican food represents lots of spices & has a colorful presentation. It’s also about the use of traditional kitchen tools. My Mom spent hours making food from scratch with a molcajete (mortar and pestle), tortilla press, and a comal.”
History of Mexicantown Detroit
Mexicantown is such a unique and vibrant area in Detroit. The area itself is considered to be within Southwest Detroit. While it was named “Mexicantown” in the late 80’s, the Mexican population in Detroit started setting in the area in the 1920s due to increased industrial labor jobs. Further surges of immigration decades later increased the population in the area. Not only are there authentic Mexican restaurants in the area, but brightly colored buildings are painted with amazing murals. The area is just so rich in culture. If you’d like to learn more about its history, check out the book “Detroit’s Mexicantown” By Maria Elena Rodriguez.
Where to Find the Best Mexican Restaurants in Mexicantown Detroit
While there are many places to enjoy great Mexican food in Detroit, we’ve narrowed the list to 5 of the best Mexican restaurants in Mexicantown Detroit for you to visit to satisfy your craving. Check out the list below and enjoy!
Armandos
This spot is definitely on many favorites lists. Armando’s was established in the 1960s by Armando Galan and subsequently taken over by the Hernandez family in the 1980s. The menu features traditional Mexican food like tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, and more. View it here.
Stop in for a bite at 4242 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Their hours are:
Monday-closed
Tuesday-Sunday 10:30 am-10 pm
