Category Archives: Reporter Food

Reporter Food: Augie’s Bar and Grill in Madison Heights

All Stories, Madison Hts., Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 4, 2021

Augie’s is located at 31660 John R Road in Madison Heights

Reporter Food – The Burger Joint in Downtown Milford

All Stories, Milford, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 1, 2021

The Burger Joint in Downtown Milford has a few wonderful things going for it.

Reporter Food: Woodpile BBQ Shack in Madison Hts. & Clawson

All Stories, Clawson, Madison Hts., Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 26, 2021

Woodpile is located at 630 E 11 Mile in Madison Heights and 303 S. Main Street in Downtown Clawson.

Reporter Food: El Mariachi in Novi

All Stories, Novi, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 22, 2021

El Mariachi has a menu full of Mexican options including tacos, burritos, and fajitas.

Reporter Food: Vinsetta Garage in Berkley

All Stories, Berkley, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 19, 2021

Vinsetta Garage is an old mechanic’s shop that was renovated to include details of this sentimental space.

Reporter Food: Earl’s Diner in Ferndale

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 16, 2021

But for this visit I was in the mood for something even more amazing – the Virginia Baked Ham Dinner.

Reporter Food: Mui’s Carryout in Clawson

All Stories, Clawson, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 13, 2021

Mui’s is full of options, including lunch and dinner specials that are numbered for easy ordering.

Reporter Food – Half Day Cafe in Rochester Hills

All Stories, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 10, 2021

I decided to try the Harvest Chicken Melt and the Caramelized Walnut, Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad.

Pizza Choices in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 7, 2021

Here’s a list of our Reporter Food columns featuring some of Oakland County’s best pizza.

Reporter Food: The Grand Diner in Novi

All Stories, Novi, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 6, 2021

The restaurant was open for carryout only when I went, but I was able to glimpse the old school booths, the working juke box, and the interesting 1950s pattern of the countertops. They’ve since reopened for dine in service.

Reporter Food: Jagged Fork

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Lathrup Village, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 4, 2021

There are a lot of interesting choices on the menu at The Jagged Fork, a local chain with locations in in Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Grosse Pointe Farms, and Ann Arbor.

Reporter Food: Rick’s on the Lake

All Stories, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 29, 2021

Rick’s on the Lake does have some darn good pizza. But before I get into that, I’d like to write about the drive to get there.

Reporter Food: Cooper’s Hawk Restaurant

All Stories, Reporter Food, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 28, 2021

I also got a Caesar salad that was impressive with beautiful shavings of parmesan and tasty croutons.

Reporter Food: Elie’s Mediterranean Grill in Downtown Birmingham

All Stories, Birmingham, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 23, 2021

Along with expected favorites like housemade hummus, fried kibbee, kabobs, kaftas, and shawarmas, there are also alluring items like sauteed dandelions, feta stuffed portabella mushrooms…

Hungry? Here are 150+ Restaurants We’ve Tried in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 20, 2021

Please consider checking out new places, trying new things, and supporting local restaurants.