Reporter Food

Reporter Food: Shoebox Lunch at Beans & Cornbread

September 3rd 2019

The description on the menu – “Southern fried wings served in a commemorative shoebox” – did not do justice to what this actually was.

Reporter Food: Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Jazz Club in Detroit

July 25th 2019

At 20510 Livernois, just south of 8 Mile, is a place that is rich with history as well as with hearty soul food – Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Jazz Club.

Reporter Food: Perfect Fried Chicken Sandwich from Jolly Pumpkin

July 11th 2019

A good fried chicken sandwich is a beautiful thing, and when Jolly Pumpkin calls theirs the “Perfect Fried Chicken Sandwich…

Reporter Food: Detroit Taco Company

July 3rd 2019

Step three is to pick a filing. There are many choices including steak, fish, shrimp, veggies and chicken….

Reporter Food: Latido at Joebar

June 30th 2019

Chef de Cuisine Moses Fishman and Executive Chef Michael Barrera have created a menu full of colorful options including…

Reporter Food: Virginia Baked Ham at Copperstone’s in Waterford

June 26th 2019

Reporter Food: Virginia Baked Ham at Copperstone’s in Waterford (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2019) Waterford, MI – I was very pleased to happen upon Copperstone’s Family Restaurant at 4631 Highland Road in Waterford. My delight came in being able to try the Virginia Baked Ham which comes served with two eggs, and I had […]

Reporter Food: Le Crepe in Royal Oak

June 22nd 2019

Reporter Food: Le Crepe in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 22, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- I recently started using Door Dash, and it’s been a great way to add new restaurants to the Reporter Food section. One of the first that I tried was Le Crepe, which is located at 317 S. Washington Ave […]

Reporter Food Guide Explores Restaurants Throughout Oakland County

June 19th 2019

Reporter Food Guide Explores Restaurants Throughout Oakland County Oakland County Times has been on a mission to try as many restaurants throughout our great county as possible. These “Reporter Food” columns have evolved over time to become one of our most popular ongoing features. Scroll down to see a city by city list. Click on […]

Reporter Food:  BBQ Brisket Slider at White Castle

June 16th 2019

Reporter Food: BBQ Brisket Slider at White Castle (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 16, 2019) Ferndale, Troy, Pontiac, Southfield, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Farmington Hills, MI – Its Father’s Day and those of you who know me know that White Castle is not only our favorite national sponsor, but a place that is sentimental to me […]

Reporter Food: Escamilla Amigos in Ortonville

June 14th 2019

Reporter Food: Escamilla Amigos in Ortonville Ortonville, MI – A recent visit to NE Oakland County gave me the chance to add Escamilla Amigos to our list of Oakland County restaurants. Escamilla Amigos is a family-owned cafe with authentic Mexican fare. I picked up a chicken quesadilla, made on the most amazing homemade tortillas. The […]