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…
Reporter Food: Turkey Artichoke Burger at Rosie O’Grady’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A chilly weekday was made warm by lunch at Rosie O’Grady’s at 279 W. 9 Mile in Downtown Ferndale. The meal started with a nice hot bowl of chili, topped with shredded cheese and a spoonful of sour…
Reporter Food: Burger at Chive Kitchen in Farmington (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 6, 2017) Farmington, MI – A meeting of the media minds took place before election season at Chive Kitchen in Farmington as I had the privilege of dining with the Editor and Publisher of Farmington Voice Joni Hubred. Hubred started Farmington Voice five…
Reporter Food: Mac Shack Papa Smurf and More at Detroit Fleat in Ferndale (Crystal Proxmire, Aug. 29, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Fleat is a unique place that combines a restaurant and bar with a food court with a variety of ever-changing food trucks. I went there with Sheri Gibson recently to give it a try. …
Reporter Food: Crispy Animal Parts & More at Axle Brewing (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 22, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Adding to the new and creative restaurants that call Ferndale Home is Axle Brewing/Livernois Tap Room at 567 Livernois in Ferndale. This quiet neighborhood location provides an alternative to the bustling downtown. Ryan Meray of C!…
Reporter Food: Poutine and Fancy Sliders at Dino’s Lounge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 21, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Some exciting changes are coming to Dino’s Lounge and I was lucky enough to have lunch with entrepreneur extraordinaire Dean Bach the other day to hear all about his big plans. Dino’s Lounge and M-Brew are about…
Reporter Food: Tenderloin & Tea at the Holly Hotel (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 9, 2017) Holly, MI – Holly Assistant Village Manager and DDA Director Katy Hughes remembers being in the Bronchoes Marching Band in 1992 as they stood in Battle Alley and played for the President of the United States George Bush when he…