Reporter Food: Vegetable Lasagna at Pronto in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 2, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – I almost ordered the “Smac and Cheese” when I made a recent visit to Pronto in Royal Oak, but that nagging voice of adulthood told me to go for the Vegetable Lasagna instead. Thankfully, my inner…
Reporter Food: Paczki at Avon Donuts in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 28, 2017) Pontiac, MI- As people post their obligatory paczki pictures on social media, the most common discussion seems to be where to get the best ones. Too many places just slap a bigger price on a regular jelly donut, or make them…
Couples Enjoy White Castle’s Valentine Tradition (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Heather Cobb and Heather Johnson-Bonds of Hazel Park shared smiles, French fries and sliders with their kids Jasmine and Earl for Valentine’s Day. But this was not just a normal visit to the Ferndale White Castle (just north of 8…
15 Adorable Animals Looking for a Home (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2017) Auburn Hills, MI – This Valentine’s Day there are many animals throughout Oakland County that are in need of homes. The Oakland County Pet Adoption Center has dogs and cats available. There are also numerous pit bull mixes that are only available…
Reporter Food: Mexican Pizza at Jerusalem Pizza in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 13, 2017) Southfield, MI – Sometimes kosher is the way to go when it comes to pizza. Jerusalem Pizza at 26025 Greenfield in Southfield has an eclectic variety of specialty pizzas, all prepared according to strict kosher law under the supervision of…
Hazel Park Celebrates 75th Birthday with Opening of Museum (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – The Hazel Park Museum opened Thursday in what was once of the community’s libraries. Now the corner building at 45 E. Pearl displays artifacts and photographs that tell the city’s story. The building is owned by…
Reporter Food: Battle Alley Beef Sandwich at Bittersweet Café (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2017) Holly, MI – I’m not sure how many restaurants in Holly have a dish named after the village’s famous “Battle Alley,” but one of the contenders is the Battle Alley Sandwich at Bittersweet Café. Bittersweet’s Battle Alley Beef sandwich has…
People and Animals Safe After Lake Orion Pet Centre Fire (video) (Lake Orion Police, video: Linden Vennard, Jan. 28, 2017) Lake Orion, MI – Structure Fire at Lake Orion Pet Centre : 46 E. Flint St – All people safely evacuated, all boarded pets safely recovered. At about 8:00 am this morning the Lake Orion…
Reporter Food: McDonalds with a Fish Tank in Bloomfield Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 23, 2017) Bloomfield Hills, MI – I’m not even going to bother talking about the food or taking pictures of it for this reporter food column, because I’m pretty sure most oc115 readers know what a McDonald’s hamburger and fries are…
Food Truck Restaurant “Detroit Fleat” Coming to Ferndale’s East Side (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 18, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A proposed development could turn the Wing Hing Inn at 1820 E. 9 Mile into a food-truck themed restaurant called “Detroit Fleat.” (Yes, that is the way it’s spelled) Aaron Tye, who owns the food truck…
Reporter Food: Bone Marrow & More at Otus Supply (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Otus Supply in Ferndale continues to amaze as I made my second visit to their uniquely decorated restaurant at 345 E. 9 Mile in Ferndale. There are many small plate menu options, so my friend and I…
15 Things to See at Cranbrook Art Museum (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 15, 2017) Bloomfield Hills, MI – The Cranbrook Art Museum is home to modern and contemporary art, with some permanent collections and some that are only temporary. Among the hundreds of paintings, sculptures, and other pieces of art we found 15 things to…
County Commissioners Sworn In (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2017) Pontiac, MI – The Oakland County Board of Commissioners made their official start to the 2017-2018 term with a swearing in ceremony Wednesday night at the County Commission building in Pontiac. Nineteen of the Commissioners were incumbents that had been re-elected. Two new Commissioners took…
Reporter Food: Cheeseburgers at Hunter House in Birmingham (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2017) Birmingham, MI – What an amazing day it was to drive by Hunter House and find it not to be packed with hungry customers! Hunter House is a little slider joint on Woodward Avenue near Maple, with a mid-century-modern white pillbox…
Reporter Food: Chicken Parmesan at Pop’s For Italian (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 9, 2017) Ferndale, MI – It’s been a few days since I went to Pop’s for Italian, yet I’m pretty sure my tummy is still full. It was a comfort food kind of night, and my friend and I both went for a…
Reporter Food: Reuben Sandwich at Northern Oak Brewery in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2017) Holly, MI – At 806 N Saginaw Street in Holly is a place called Northern Oak Brewery. I don’t drink beer, so sadly I cannot speak to their main product. However, I do like food. And this place has…
Reporter Food: Beef Tartare & More at Otus Supply (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 3, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A “Rebel Waltz” seemed like the appropriate drink to kick off a night of culinary exploration at the new Otus Supply restaurant in Ferndale. One of many craft cocktails, this one had Flor de Cana Rum, Atsby…
Reporter Food: Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 2, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – My friend Julia and I started the new year off with a heavy dose of nostalgia since our regular spots were closed for the holiday. As it turns out, Sign of the Beefcarver was a delightful…
Reporter Food: Queen Anne Tea Lunch at the Holly Hotel (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 25, 2016) Holly, MI – The Queen Anne Tea at the Holly Hotel was both beautiful and remarkably affordable, especially given the quality of the food. The fresh baked pastries, the menu options prepared with professionalism and care, and the enthusiasm…
Ferndale Passes Resolutions About DAPL Protests and Bats (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Fendale City Council passed two resolutions Monday night. One proclaims the city to be bat-friendly and establishes Oct. 31 as “The Night of the Bat.” The other resolution “proclaims support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s opposition to…