Reporter Food: Burger Tuesday at The Emory (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 15, 2019) Ferndale, MI – A Ferndale tradition is Burger Tuesday at The Emory (22700 Woodward Ave). On Tuesdays the gourmet burgers are served up at a special discount rate, making it a great place for a workday lunch or easy dinner. The Emory…
Reporter Food: Mac and Cheese at Axle Brewing Livernois Tap (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 12, 2019) Ferndale, MI – In February a friend of mine had their birthday party at Axle Brewing Livernois Tap, which gave me a chance to try some items from their menu. I don’t know anything about craft beer, but friends…
Reporter Food: Atlantic Salmon with 3 Cheese Ravioli at Lily’s Seafood (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 6, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- A lunchtime business meeting last week gave me the chance to try Lily’s Seafood, located at 410 S. Washington in Downtown Royal Oak. This was a regular spot for my lunchtime companion, who opted for…
Reporter Food: Braised Short Rib at Pops for Italian (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 3, 2019) Ferndale, MI- An evening with friends included dinner at Pop’s for Italian at 280 W Nine Mile in Downtown Ferndale. Pop’s is one of the sponsors of Oakland County Times, and I’ve been pleased to have previously enjoyed their Chicken…
Reporter Food: Ribs & More at RE BBQ (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 28, 2019) Ferndale, MI – You know something’s good when people line up in blizzard-like weather week after week for their helping. Thankfully the weather is better now, and RE BBQ (aka Rogue Estate), the small but mighty food truck camped out at…
Reporter Food: Crab Cake Sliders at White Castle (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 26, 2019) Ferndale, Royal Oak, Southfield, Oak Park, Troy, Pontiac, MI – As I hope everyone who reads Oakland County Times is aware, White Castle is the sponsor of our Reporter Food column. While I am excited to be trying and indexing as…
Reporter Food: Chicken Taco Platter at Mex (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 23, 2019) Bloomfield Hills, MI – As I’ve been exploring the restaurants of Oakland County, I find that I am just as much amazed by the flavors of the decor and atmosphere as I am with the food. A recent lunch meeting at Mex…
Reporter Food: Grilled Skinny Jimmy at The Lunch Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 21, 2019) Berkley, MI -When I first went to The Lunch Cafe in September, I met Cindy and Angela Coon – the mother/daughter team responsible for the fine home-style soups and sandwiches that TLC is known for. At that time, Cindy was…
Ferndale’s Treat Dreams Re-opens as “Dessert Emporium” (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 15, 2019) Ferndale, MI- What once was an ice cream shop full of unusual flavors has now grown into a haven for all things sweet. Treat Dreams Dessert Emporium at 22965 Woodward Ave in Downtown Ferndale opens it’s doors to the public Friday after…
Reporter Food: Capt’n Crunch Chicken n’ Waffles at Bobcat Bonnie’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 12, 2019) Ferndale, MI- Brunch is a big deal in Downtown Ferndale, and Bobcat Bonnie’s is among the popular destinations. A friend and I went a few weeks ago and were very happy with our breakfasts – and the build-your-own mimosa…
Reporter Food: Carrot Cake Oatmeal at LA Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 8, 2019) Waterford Township, MI- I made a healthy choice when I visited the LA Cafe at 5815 Dixie Hwy last weekend, and it ended up being a scrumptious one at that. The special was carrot cake oatmeal, which has julienne carrots, apples,…
Reporter Food: Chicken Pad Thai at Thailand Town (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2019) Royal Oak, MI – In the basement of an historic church in Downtown Royal Oak is a tiny little Thai cafe, with only a few seats and a busy carry out counter. Thailand Town, at 515 S Lafayette, does not have…
Reporter Food: Southern Fried Chicken Salad at Highland House (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 1, 2019) Highland, MI – When I first visited Highland House in November, I wrote that I would definitely be back. Hence our second Reporter Food Column from this great family restaurant at 2630 E. Highland Road (M-59) in Highland Township. Last…
Reporter Food: Fish & Chips at Royal Diner (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 28, 2019) Clarkston, MI – It’s nice having someplace to go in the middle of the night that has an amazing variety of food and people. The Royal Diner at 6540 Dixie Highway in Clarkston is that perfect after-meeting place. Recently I had…
Reporter Food: Kobe Beef Sliders at Sedona Taphouse (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 21, 2019) Troy, MI – A friend and I recently went to Sedona Taphouse at 198 E Big Beaver Rd in Troy for lunch. This is a franchise, but the one in Troy is the only Michigan location. My friend ordered the Cuban,…
Reporter Food: Omelettes at Coolidge Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2019) Oak Park, MI – There are over 30 omelette options on the menu at Coolidge Cafe in Oak Park. In addition to this variety, there is a build-your-own option. My friend did this and had hers made with ham, mushroom, and veggies. I…
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 (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 (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 (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…