Category Archives: Reporter Food

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.

Reporter Food: Voyager in Ferndale

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 18, 2021

For a special evening I splurged on a Connecticut Lobster Roll, Winter Fennel Salad, and Hushpuppies.

Reporter Food: The Holly Cafe

All Stories, Holly, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 15, 2021

The Holly Cafe has taken the time to re-imagine their adorable space to provide easy, healthy options for people on the go.

Reporter Food: Charlie’s Restaurant in Madison Heights

All Stories, Madison Hts., Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 13, 2021

Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.

Reporter Food: Sumo Sushi in Downtown Rochester

All Stories, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester Hills, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 8, 2021

Next to this I got a shaggy-topped mess of flavors and textures that is also as fun as it’s name – the Karate Roll.

Reporter Food: Zoe’s House of Pancakes

All Stories, Huntington Woods, Reporter Food, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 6, 2021

As the name suggests, Zoe’s specialty is pancakes – made with their “signature batter” just brimming with sweetness and golden butter flavoring.

Reporter Food: The Celtic Knot in Leonard

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 3, 2021

The Celtic Knot has continued to offer a carryout menu full of Irish and American fare for hungry patrons.

Reporter Food: Fly Trap Restaurant in Downtown Ferndale

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 31, 2020

Fly Trap serves breakfast and lunch items.

Reporter Food: Hunter House in Birmingham

All Stories, Birmingham, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 27, 2020

The meat, buns, and pickles are all Michigan-made, and the folks on the grill still know how to steam the buns just right.

Reporter Food: China Fare in Ortonville

All Stories, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 22, 2020

There is a full menu of authentic Cantonese favorites like cashew shrimp, sesame chicken, sizzling beef
with scallop, beef with broccoli and more.

Reporter Food: Bobcat Bonnies

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 19, 2020

Bobcat Bonnie’s has been making carryout easy and delicious, and they also have heated tent seating.

Reporter Food: Howe’s Bayou in Downtown Ferndale

All Stories, Ferndale, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 15, 2020

Howe’s Bayou has a menu full of New Orleans style flavors including Blackened Voodoo Chicken, Shrimp and Grits, Jumbalaya…

Reporter Food: The Lunch Cafe in Downtown Berkley

All Stories, Berkley, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 11, 2020

Because of social distancing, TLC is focusing on carryout orders, with an efficient and safe way to grab an easy lunch to go.

Reporter Food: Bitter Tom’s Distillery in Lake Orion

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 8, 2020

Bitter Tom’s Distillery is located at 120 S Broadway St in Downtown Lake Orion.

Reporter Food: Blackthorn Pub

All Stories, Holly, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 4, 2020

In COVID times they’re doing carryout only with a smaller than normal menu, but it is definitely worth the visit.

Pizza Choices in Oakland County

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

Reporter Food: Buddy’s Pizza

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Novi, Reporter Food, Royal Oak, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 27, 2020

There are over 15 locations, including several in Oakland County.

Reporter Food: Too•Ra•Loo in Downtown Rochester

All Stories, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 19, 2020

Too•Ra•Loo is located at 139 S. Main Street in Rochester. Check out their full menu at https://tooraloorochester.com.