I used to commute to Detroit to work at the DMC complex. I loved going to Eastern Market. Although I worked in the 'mecca in the middle of the slums' (not my term), I never really felt scared, or threatened. (although I was not given service because I was white at a Subway at the hospital once). Which brings me to Eastern Market. I loved it. I'm glad that I mentioned it on the internet not that long ago, because my mentioning it planted a seed about the good things in Detroit. I remember going to Eastern Market as a kid with my brother-in-law. Being Greek, he loved the place. I happened to hear someone talking about it at the hospital and I asked where it was. Finding it was so close, I used to go over there for lunch. I felt no more threatened going to Eastern Market than I would going to market at Shipshiwanna, Frankenmuth, Ann Arbor or Adrian. In other words, people are people. If you don't feel threatened going to the casinos, to see the Lions, the Tigers, a rock concert, or just going to see the doctor, then chance going to Eastern Market. The potential to be harmed is anywhere, just be aware of your surroundings, and expect that you won't be harmed.