Bad Bunny, Jimmy Fallon busk in New York City subway with new music
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On Monday’s “The Tonight Show” from Detroit — taped Sunday at the Detroit Opera House — host Jimmy Fallon delivered many Detroit nods, from “Whatupdoe!” to the Detroit Lions to even several Detroit restaurants.
But it was Miller’s Bar that the comedic and affable Fallon not only raved about on Monday’s show, but again at the beginning of Tuesday night’s show.
“Did you end up getting a burger at Miller’s?” Fallon asked Questlove (Ahmir Khalib Thompson), the head of the show’s in-house band, The Roots.
Questlove replied: “I didn’t,” to which Fallon said, “You’ve got to do it.”
But that’s not all. Fallon continued: “There’s a place called Miller’s Bar in Dearborn. It’s about 15-20 minutes outside Detroit. It’s the best burger I’ve ever had. Ever had in a long time. Never had a burger like this. They serve it to you on waxed piece paper. No plate. Just waxed paper. They give you pickles in a ziplock bag. They go ‘you figure it out.’ It was the best. I would totally go back. Shout out to Miller’s. They were all nice to me.”
Miller’s Bar is reeling from Fallon’s visit.
“Thanks for the love Jimmy we love serving our fresh burgers and we love our happy and loyal customers,” Miller’s posted on its Facebook page. Miller’s Bar Facebook posts about Fallon have garnered more than a thousand comments and shares.
Fallon shouted out Miller’s on Sunday on Instagram Stories, calling it, “Straight out the ‘40s, this place is a must-go.”
Long-standing Miller’s Bar has been in business since 1941. It was family-owned up until January 2024 when local businessman Allie T. Mallad bought the bar.
Miller’s is known for its famous no-frills signature ground-round burgers served on waxed paper. Its burgers have received plenty of accolades both locally and nationally. After announced he bought Miller’s, Mallad, who was born and raised in Dearborn, said he will continue with Miller’s legacy and that customers can expect the same traditions to continue.
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