The People's Place was featured in the Food section of The Detriot News. The story included recipes from several Detroit restaurants featured in the book.
The People's Place was reviewed by June Sawyers in The Chicago Tribune. Sawyers says, "[Author Dave] Hoekstra has created an unusual and fascinating combination of history and cuisine."
Dave Hoekstra and The People's Place were featured Nashville newspaper The Commercial Appeal. The story included recipes from the local restaurants featured in the book.