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…
Reporter Food: Thai Grains Salad at Beverly Hills Grill (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 12, 2019) Beverly Hills, MI- It was a delight to have lunch with reporter Jack Lessenberry and his wife Elizabeth at the lovely Beverly Hills Grill recently. Being able to talk about journalism with other journalists is just about the next most…
Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.
Reporter Food: Charmoula Chicken Sandwich at Fly Trap (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Time to catch up with some Ferndale restaurants in our quest to try as many restaurants in Oakland County as possible. One of my last meals of 2018 was visit to Fly Trap at 22950 Woodward. A friend…
Reporter Food: Breakfast Tacos at Scramblers in Farmington Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 2, 2019) Farmington Hills, Canton, Roseville, MI- Scramblers is an amazing place for breakfast/brunch, with such high quality food and family-style feel that it’s hard to believe they are a franchise. In Metro Detroit there are three locations – Canton, Farmington Hills,…
Reporter Food: Belle Iron Grille in Gaylord (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 30, 2018) Gaylord, MI- Earlier this month, restaurant Dean Bach announced that he put two Ferndale restaurants – Dino’s Lounge and M-Brew – up for sale in order to follow his up north dreams. Those dreams included opening Belle Iron Grille at 4029 Old US…
Reporter Food: Filet at Kruse and Muer (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 28, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – A recent birthday dinner gave me a chance to try out Kruse and Muer restaurant at 28028 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak. The restaurant is known for their fabulous seafood, in which both my friends indulged. I opted…
Reporter Food: Chicken Fried Rice at China Village in Bloomfield Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 25, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, MI- Chinese food on Christmas is a great tradition, and it gave me a chance to try China Village at 1655 S Opdyke in Bloomfield Hills. The lovely restaurant with the red roof has a menu…
Reporter Food: Fried Whiting at Elam Brothers (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 21, 2018) Pontiac, MI-Headed north the other day I was craving fish, so I decided to stop in the iconic soul food restaurant at 45258 Woodward Ave called Elam Brothers. Elam’s is a tiny place with a small row of booths, but mainly serves…
Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.
Reporter Food: Salmon Apricot Salad at Deer Lake Inn (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2018) Independence Township, Clarkston, MI – Deer Lake Inn in Independence Township near Clarkston is part of the Kruse and Muer family of restaurants. A friend and I went for lunch and enjoyed the cozy little restaurant that sits atop a…
Reporter Food: Albanian Gluten Free Pizza From Renee’s Gourmet Pizzeria (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 5, 2018) Troy, Southfield, MI- Renee’s Gourmet Pizzeria is a 100% gluten free and nut free restaurant with locations in Troy and Southfield. Renee’s was created in honor of the owner’s daughter Renee who has Celiac Disease and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. There…
Reporter Food: Biscuits and Gravy at Nicky D’s Coney Island (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 2, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- Remember that day we got some snow? Well, thinking that winter was finally upon us I decided to warm my tummy with a hearty breakfast of biscuits and gravy with eggs at Nicky D’s Coney Island…
Introducing: Reporter Food Index, City by City (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Oakland County Times has been on a mission to try as many restaurants throughout our great county as possible. These “Reporter Food” columns have evolved over time to become one of our most popular ongoing features. Scroll…
Reporter Food: Tuna Poke Bowl at Bobcat Bonnie’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Bobcat Bonnie’s opened at 240 W. 9 Mile in Downtown Ferndale just about a month ago, and recently started opening for lunch. A friend and I finally had a chance to give it a try. My friend had a…
Reporter Food: Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich at Highland House (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 20, 2018) Highland, MI-Highland House has been a community staple since it opened in 1976. Earlier this year Highland House Restaurant opened in a brand new building next to their former location, which has since been torn down. Recently I made my…
Reporter Food: Seasonal Turkey Sliders at White Castle (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2018) Troy, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Pontiac, MI- The reason behind the season this week is gratitude, and as Thanksgiving approaches we must give props to White Castle who sponsors our Reporter Food column. Our quest to taste Oakland County…
Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.
Reporter Food: Anthony Quinn Omelette at LA Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 11, 2018) Waterford, MI – At Dixie Highway and Andersonville Road is a strange and delightful place full of fun décor, unusual items, and delicious food, called LA Café. It’s one of those places I’d drive past all the time and think “someday…