Reporter Food

Reporter Food: Mexican Skillet at Old Village Cafe

October 6th 2018

Reporter Food: Mexican Skillet at Old Village Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Clarkston, MI- Last week I was passing though Clarkston and decided to give Old Village Cafe a try.  It was nice sitting near the front and watching people pass by on Downtown Clarkston’s Main Street. The restaurant has a typical diner […]

Reporter Food: Chicken Nachos at Dino’s Lounge

October 3rd 2018

Reporter Food: Chicken Nachos at Dino’s Lounge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2018) Ferndale, MI- As readers may know by now, Dino’s Lounge in Downtown Ferndale is one of my regular writing spots. They have so many great newer items that I’d forgotten about an old favorite – the nachos. It’s a pretty basic dish, […]

Reporter Food: Sunny Sunrise at Whistle Stop Diner

September 29th 2018

Reporter Food: Sunny Sunrise at Whistle Stop Diner (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2018) Pleasant Ridge, MI- A Reporter Food column from Pleasant Ridge has been a long time coming, but finally I’ve had a chance to enjoy the Whistle Stop Diner at 24060 Woodward Ave. This tiny café is often packed, with a line […]

Reporter Food: London Broil Sub from Delite

September 26th 2018

Reporter Food: London Broil Sub from Delite (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2018) Ferndale, Detroit, Hamtramck, MI – Hamtramck and Detroit-based Delite Café & Deli added a Downtown Ferndale location this summer, and I finally had a chance to give it a try. The menu is full of sub and sandwich options, and they pride […]

Reporter Food: Bacon n’ Brie Hotcakes at The Laundry in Fenton

September 23rd 2018

Reporter Food: Bacon n’ Brie Hotcakes at The Laundry in Fenton (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Fenton, MI – Ah, breakfast. The time for sweet and savory combinations created by restaurants trying to outdo each other in uniqueness. The Laundry in Fenton is one of those places where the items on the menu make […]

Reporter Food: Smoked Salmon Scramble from Cafe Muse

September 16th 2018

Reporter Food: Smoked Salmon Scramble from Cafe Muse (Crystal Proxmire, Sept. 16, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- On the menu at Cafe Muse there is a quote by Virginia Woolf: “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” The quaint and classy restaurant in Downtown Royal Oak seeks to make […]

Reporter Food: White Castle’s New Vegetarian Impossible Burger Sliders

September 13th 2018

Reporter Food: White Castle’s New Vegetarian Impossible Burger Sliders (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2018) Ferndale, Troy, Pontiac, Southfield, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Farmington Hills, MI – Yesterday White Castle rolled out their newest, and much-anticipated, creation – the Impossible Burger slider.  This plant-based burger has a similar texture and taste to real beef, but […]

Reporter Food: Pad Thai from Pi’s Thai in Hazel Park

September 12th 2018

Reporter Food: Pad Thai from Pi’s Thai in Hazel Park Hazel Park, MI – For over 30 years Pi’s Thai at 24940 John R in Hazel Park has been serving up family-made Thai food. There are lots of choices on the menu like Rad Na, Fried Rice, Gang Kheaw, and Nam Sod. My favorite is […]

Reporter Food: Cheesy Mac Attack at Rosie O’Grady’s

September 7th 2018

Reporter Food: Cheesy Mac Attack at Rosie O’Grady’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 7, 2018) Ferndale, MI – I’m a burger fan for sure. But a burger that comes topped with a macaroni and cheese waffle and a creamy cheese sauce – now that was pretty amazing. Rosie O’Grady’s offers this Cheesy Mac Attack along with […]

Reporter Food: Chicken Salad Sandwich at The Lunch Café, Berkley

September 5th 2018

Reporter Food: Chicken Salad Sandwich at The Lunch Café, Berkley (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2018) Berkley, MI – When I was having my first meal ever at The Lunch Café at 3116 Twelve Mile Rd in Downtown Berkley, the women behind the counter randomly started singing along with an upbeat love song. They greeted […]