Exploring food, music and more in Detroit

Visitors stand outside the Motown Museum in Detroit following the announcement of Aretha Franklin’s passing in August.   (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty)

The Apparatus Room’s almond crusted chicken is a twist on a classic Detroit Chinese dish.   (Kate Silver/For the Chicago Tribune )

Candy Bar in the The Siren Hotel is a Pepto-Bismol-colored dream. Everything, from the walls to the velvety seats, is pink in the tiny, dimly lit room.   (Kate Silver/For the Chicago Tribune)

Electric scooters are a fun option for getting around Detroit, provided that you can find one that is charged and in working order. These two were not.   (Kate Silver/For the Chicago Tribune)

Artists, artisans and makers contributed to the creation of the Detroit Foundation Hotel. Headboards, for example, are made from wood from Architectural Salvage Warehouse, and automotive paint was used on the artwork.   (Kate Silver/For the Chicago Tribune)

At Detroit’s Lady of the House, the shareable plates are artistic creations. One dish you must order is potato doughnuts with chamomile, dried yogurt and sugared thyme.   (Kate Silver/For the Chicago Tribune)

Each Motown Museum tour ends in the old recording studio, where guests are invited to sing along.   (Kate Silver/For the Chicago Tribune)

The brunch menu at Selden Standard is globally influenced and includes items like shakshuka — baked eggs with tomatoes, lemon yogurt and grilled bread.   (Kate Silver/For the Chicago Tribune)