Reporter Food: Krzysiak’s House in Bay City (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2018) Bay City, MI – Sometimes a good meal is worth leaving town for. Those heading up north might take delight in this little Polish restaurant in Bay City Called Krzysiak’s House. I learned of this gem from a billboard (advertising does work!)…
Reporter Food: Krzysiak’s House in Bay City (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2018) Bay City, MI – Sometimes a good meal is worth leaving town for. Those heading up north might take delight in this little Polish restaurant in Bay City Called Krzysiak’s House. I learned of this gem from a billboard (advertising does work!)…
Reporter Food: Hamlin Pub in Rochester Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 3, 2018) Rochester Hills, Clarkston, Chesterfield, Shelby Township, MI – I’ve heard the name Hamlin Pub for years and finally had a chance to try it with a friend of mine for lunch a few weeks back. The weather was cold and gloomy, so…
Reporter Food: Hamlin Pub in Rochester Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 3, 2018) Rochester Hills, Clarkston, Chesterfield, Shelby Township, MI – I’ve heard the name Hamlin Pub for years and finally had a chance to try it with a friend of mine for lunch a few weeks back. The weather was cold and gloomy, so…
Reporter Food: New Menu at Rosie O’Grady’s in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Rosie O’Grady’s in Downtown Ferndale has long been an advertising sponsor of Oakland County Times, so it was exciting to be able to bring people from Pontiac, Holly, Davisburg and Royal Oak there for lunch when Main…
Reporter Food: New Menu at Rosie O’Grady’s in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Rosie O’Grady’s in Downtown Ferndale has long been an advertising sponsor of Oakland County Times, so it was exciting to be able to bring people from Pontiac, Holly, Davisburg and Royal Oak there for lunch when Main…
Reporter Food: Farmer Papadopoulus Frittata at Dino’s Brunch (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Weekends are fun at Dino’s Lounge, 22740 Woodward, Ferndale. There is brunch along with a mimosa bar. Dino’s is a sponsor of both Oakland County Times and Ferndale Pride. I had brunch there with the organizer of Ferndale…
Reporter Food: Farmer Papadopoulus Frittata at Dino’s Brunch (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Weekends are fun at Dino’s Lounge, 22740 Woodward, Ferndale. There is brunch along with a mimosa bar. Dino’s is a sponsor of both Oakland County Times and Ferndale Pride. I had brunch there with the organizer of Ferndale…
Reporter Food: Cozy Cassoulet at Birmingham Toast (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2018) Birmingham, MI – On a chilly winter evening a friend and I had a delicious warm meal at Toast in Birmingham. The bacon fried rice was a beautiful dish with a variety of toppings that my friend had. It was perfectly cooked…
Reporter Food: Cozy Cassoulet at Birmingham Toast (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2018) Birmingham, MI – On a chilly winter evening a friend and I had a delicious warm meal at Toast in Birmingham. The bacon fried rice was a beautiful dish with a variety of toppings that my friend had. It was perfectly cooked…
Reporter Food: Cozy Cassoulet at Birmingham Toast (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2018) Birmingham, MI – On a chilly winter evening a friend and I had a delicious warm meal at Toast in Birmingham. The bacon fried rice was a beautiful dish with a variety of toppings that my friend had. It was perfectly cooked…
Reporter Food: Garden Crepes at Royal Diner (Crystal Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2018) Clarkston, MI – One of my favorite breakfasts ever is at Royal Diner at 6540 Dixie Highway, Clarkston, MI 48346. I am in love with their Garden Crepes. These are deliciously thin, rich crepes stuffed with scrambled eggs, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, and…
Reporter Food: Brisket from RE BBQ (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Would you stand in a line out in the cold for some brisket from a food truck at 3 in the afternoon? I do once in a while, and plenty of others do as well. Rogue Estate, aka RE BBQ,…
Reporter Food – Filthy Animal from Otus Supply (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 13, 2018) Ferndale, MI – A night out with friends turned into a gluttonous feast of greasy pig jawl served on disgustingly good pizza deserving of the name “Filthy Animal.” We did not know what “guanciale” was so we decided to order it…
Reporter Food: Peterlin’s Pot Stickers, Fried Goat Cheese & Tenderloin (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 7, 2018) Farmington MI, MI – After a recent conference I went to Peterlin’s in Farmington and was delighted to learn there were special on appetizers. This meant I could try a couple new things while I was there going over…
Reporter Food: Alaskan Pizza from Jerusalem Pizza in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2018) Southfield, MI – The last time I got Jerusalem Pizza, I opted for the Mexican version. This time my taste buds went north, for a taste of The Alaskan. The Alaskan is the kind of pizza that leaves the corners…
Reporter Food: Berkley Common Roasted Cauliflower Salad (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 3, 2018) Berkley, MI – Sitting at a high table surfaced with reclaimed pallets and looking out at the stores lining Downtown Berkley, with a mural of artsy-looking trees behind us, the mood at Berkley Common was comfortably fun. Families and adults enjoyed unique…
Reporter Food: Pronto! Pasta (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 23, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – If you read “Reporter Food” often, you know that I am a big fan of mac and cheese. Pronto has two great mac and cheese options, and during a recent meeting I got to try their Pronto! Pasta. This dish has…
Reporter Food: Lemon Chicken Cream Chop at Sahara Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 19, 207) Oak Park, MI – If you are looking for a feast – a lot of delicious food for a low cost – then Sahara in Oak Park is a great choice. My favorite is the Lemon Chicken Cream Chop,…
Reporter Food: Beef Wellington at Holly Hotel (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 9, 2017) Holly, MI – The holidays are a magical time at the Holly Hotel at 110 Battle Alley in Downtown Holly. The Victorian hotel, which now serves as a restaurant and banquet center, has it’s halls and it’s dining rooms decked with Christmas…