Le Self

Le Fab Detroit came as a result of me being homesick while living abroad.  Over the past few years, I have been working as a teacher in South Korea and, most recently, Qatar.  It is true what they say about Detroiters who leave: You always come back.  I tend to come back in between my travels, but this time I wanted my return to be more meaningful.  While traveling to other parts of the globe, it is not uncommon to get the "screw face" when you inform people that you are from Detroit. Usually the first thing people tend to ask is: "What part of Detroit are your from?" To which I reply: "Detroit. The westside." Then the conversation proceeds with the cliche, "It's rough in Detroit, right?" Or my favorite: "You're not gonna go all Detroit on us now are you?" 

Just like anyone who has known someone all their life, I know the good and the bad. Yet, I still love it for who it is because I feel that the pros out weigh the cons.  Maybe I'm like that parent whose child runs rampant and is despised by all other parents on the playground who is always defending "Little Johnny's" behavior by saying things like, "He's just misunderstood." Well, I do feel that Detroit is misunderstood by people who've never even set foot on it's soil, and also those who have never left and had the luxury of missing it.  

I, Kay Lang (Krystal to those that know me), will tell my Detroit story. It is a story of beauty, creativity, hard work, and growth. Le Fab Detroit!!

My Travel's

Skiing in South Korea

Mudfest in South Korea

South Korea knows whats up! Always reppin!!

Chillin somewhere in Japan (Sad I didn't take a lot of photos there. More reason to go back!)

Desert safari in Qatar

Walking on the beach in Dubai

Tiger's in Thailand

Next stop: HOME!!!! I'm on my way! (Me cruising on the Detroit river)

Keeping Le Cool

If you've ever needed an excuse to eat ice cream, well you're in luck! These next few months in Detroit will be just as hot as they were cold in the winter months. While you're out, loving on the city, take a break to cool off...

River Breeze Dairy Freeze

This adorable little family owned ice cream shop in the Marina District of East Jefferson has a menu full of infinite ice cream delights. We've often passed my this place coming from Sinbads Restaurant and Marina, but didn't actually stop in until last summer. Boy oh boy!! We were so delighted (after driving around looking for an open Dairy Queen for an hour) to find they have every ice cream dream you could ever imagine from soft serve to hand packed, dipped cone to banana split, they've got it all!

 photo from: animmovablefeast.blogspot.com

River Breeze Dairy Freeze

10800 E. Jefferson Ave.

Detroit, MI

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Mootown Creamery and More

The fact that it's located in one of our favorite parts of town, the historic Eastern Market, is reason enough to love this place. After our Saturday morning ritual of breakfast at Russell Street Deli and shopping the market, we like to put a cherry on the day with a stop over at Mootown for a taste from their Hudsonville collection of flavors.

    photo from:detroitvideodaily.com

Mootown Creamery and More

2461 Russell St.

Detroit, MI

   photo from:detroitdvotion.com

Nerveria La Michoacana

Located in southwest Detroit's beloved Mexican Village neighborhood, Neveria La Michoacana is loaded with refreshing ways to cool off. Their paletas, Mexican fresh fruit popsicles, come in a variety of tropical flavors like coconut, lime, mango,and more. Not to mention, they make their ice cream fresh..YUM!!! 

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Neveria La Michoacana

4336 W. Vernor Hwy.

Detroit, MI

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Gonna Make You Sweat

Well Detroit, the sun is getting brighter and those winter time layers are peeling off piece by piece. Soon, the mere thought of sleeves and pants is going to make a trickle of sweat come running down your brow. Speaking of sweat, how's that New Year's resolution of getting in shape going? Welp, if you need some encouragement to get back in the groove, why not try working out with some cool folks? Sometimes it can be difficult to go off on your own and stay consistent with your workout regiment. We at Le Fab Detroit understand this, so we're gonna hook you up!!

Run This Town (Literally)

What started off as some friends getting together for a run around the city, quickly evolved into a full fledged workout movement. There's no long paper work, contracts, membership cards, or even a fee!! All you have to do is show up and the Run This Town (Literally) team has already mapped everything out for you.  Like their Facebook page for meet-up times and locations. Also, visit their website for more info and other towns that they are running.

Vixen Fitness

Did you know that pole dancing works almost every muscle in your body? Not to mention the fact that it's fun!! No need to be shy. The ladies at Vixen Fitness have classes for all levels from the little kitten vixen, all the way up to the full grown tigress vixen! The Detroit studio is located right on the edge of Eastern Market so make your way over before you go and buy all those fresh, Detroit grown groceries. Go to their website for rates and available classes.

JC Jones Bootcamp

We're just gonna keep it real with you: JC Jones is going to KICK YOUR A**!! The cross training workouts at JC Jones Bootcamp are a sure fire way to get that body RIGHT! With locations on both the east and west sides of the city, you have no excuse but to get up and go!! Go to his website for class schedules and rates.  Check out the JC Jones experience below: