I take issue with people knowing what "flavor" Detroit has? I mean we all know (and love) the NY accent and atmosphere and it's flavor (as the author says). Both the East & West Coast have their "flavors" that everyone is familiar with.

I am guessing, "most" people don't have a clue as to the "feel/flavor" of Detroit, unless they are from there or around there. Let's face it, it's really not like NY, Chicago and L.A. The general public who watch will likely conclude a certain flavor though.

I remember even as a kid, going to Detroit to see relatives was always so neat because Grand Rapids (although the 2nd largest city in Michigan) was not like Detroit, Detroit had a totally different "big city feel" to it. I can't put my finger on it, but it was so cool.

As far as Imperioli's obvious NY accent, I don't know that will be a factor either. It sounds as though that's explained per the article by the fact he lived in NY.

That being said, however, I am biased and with Lilo here. Being from Michigan, I would love to see this show succeed and love for it to help Detroit's economy.

HOWEVER........Soda? Ha ha ha ha ha No, never say soda in Michigan. I always called it "pop" when I lived in MI. However, the 30 years I've been in CA it is called only SODA!!! My family still mockingly ask when I'm there, "would you like some soda?

TIS