Reporter Food

Reporter Food: Smoked Turkey Sandwich at The Root

February 13th 2019

Reporter Food: Smoked Turkey Sandwich at The Root (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 13, 2019) White Lake, MI- The Root in White Lake came highly recommended, and reading about the restaurant’s nine year tradition of seasonal, local foods prepared by talented chefs, I can see why.  The restaurant was sold in 2018, though it carries on […]

Reporter Food: Guampky at Czapski’s Kitchen

February 5th 2019

Reporter Food: Guampky (Stuffed Cabbage) at Czapski’s Kitchen (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2019) Milford, MI – “Chop, ski.” That’s how you say the name of the adorable Polish/Mexican restaurant in Downtown Milford called Czapski’s. This friendly restaurant with ample parking, home-cooked meals, and an alligator head for a candy dish was recently my pit […]

Reporter Food: Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes at Village Cafe

February 2nd 2019

Reporter Food: Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes at Village Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2019) Troy, MI – In my quest to try as many restaurants in Oakland County as I can, I had breakfast with a friend at the Village Cafe at 3672 Rochester Road in Troy a few weeks ago. The special of […]

Reporter Food: Lobster Ravioli at Wixom Station

January 18th 2019

Reporter Food: Lobster Ravioli at Wixom Station (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 18, 2019) Wixom, MI – I didn’t know what to expect when I went to Wixom Station, only that it was “the place” to try in that part of the county, and that it had a train theme.  I love trains!  So I don’t […]

Reporter Food: Thai Grains Salad at Beverly Hills Grill

January 12th 2019

Reporter Food: Thai Grains Salad at Beverly Hills Grill (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 12, 2019) Beverly Hills, MI- It was a delight to have lunch with reporter Jack Lessenberry and his wife Elizabeth at the lovely Beverly Hills Grill recently.  Being able to talk about journalism with other journalists is just about the next most […]

Reporter Food: Irish Slider at The Coach Sports Grille

January 10th 2019

Reporter Food: Irish Slider at The Coach Sports Grille (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 10, 2019) Madison Heights, MI- Those looking for an inexpensive place to catch a game and have a bite might enjoy The Coach Sports Grille at 26685 Dequindre Rd in Madison Heights. This laid back neighborhood bar also also has a nice […]

Reporter Food: Charmoula Chicken Sandwich at Fly Trap

January 5th 2019

Reporter Food: Charmoula Chicken Sandwich at Fly Trap (Crystal A. Proxmire,  Jan. 5, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Time to catch up with some Ferndale restaurants in our quest to try as many restaurants in Oakland County as possible. One of my last meals of 2018 was visit to Fly Trap at 22950 Woodward. A friend […]

Reporter Food: Breakfast Tacos at Scramblers in Farmington Hills

January 2nd 2019

Reporter Food: Breakfast Tacos at Scramblers in Farmington Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 2, 2019) Farmington Hills, Canton, Roseville, MI- Scramblers is an amazing place for breakfast/brunch, with such high quality food and family-style feel that it’s hard to believe they are a franchise.  In Metro Detroit there are three locations – Canton, Farmington Hills, […]

Reporter Food: Belle Iron Grille in Gaylord

December 30th 2018

Reporter Food: Belle Iron Grille in Gaylord (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 30, 2018) Gaylord, MI- Earlier this month, restaurant Dean Bach announced that he put two Ferndale restaurants – Dino’s Lounge and M-Brew – up for sale in order to follow his up north dreams. Those dreams included opening Belle Iron Grille at 4029 Old US […]

Reporter Food: Filet at Kruse and Muer

December 28th 2018

Reporter Food: Filet at Kruse and Muer (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 28, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – A recent birthday dinner gave me a chance to try out Kruse and Muer restaurant at 28028 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak.  The restaurant is known for their fabulous seafood, in which both my friends indulged. I opted […]