Category Archives: Reporter Food

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.

OC Restaurant Quest: Rick’s on the Lake

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Reporter Food, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 29, 2021

Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County.

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.