Reporter Food: Sunny Sunrise at Whistle Stop Diner (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2018) Pleasant Ridge, MI- A Reporter Food column from Pleasant Ridge has been a long time coming, but finally I’ve had a chance to enjoy the Whistle Stop Diner at 24060 Woodward Ave. This tiny café is often packed, with a line…
Reporter Food: London Broil Sub from Delite (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2018) Ferndale, Detroit, Hamtramck, MI – Hamtramck and Detroit-based Delite Café & Deli added a Downtown Ferndale location this summer, and I finally had a chance to give it a try. The menu is full of sub and sandwich options, and they pride…
Reporter Food: Bacon n’ Brie Hotcakes at The Laundry in Fenton (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Fenton, MI – Ah, breakfast. The time for sweet and savory combinations created by restaurants trying to outdo each other in uniqueness. The Laundry in Fenton is one of those places where the items on the menu make…
Reporter Food: Smoked Salmon Scramble from Cafe Muse (Crystal Proxmire, Sept. 16, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- On the menu at Cafe Muse there is a quote by Virginia Woolf: “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” The quaint and classy restaurant in Downtown Royal Oak seeks to make…
Reporter Food: White Castle’s New Vegetarian Impossible Burger Sliders (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2018) Ferndale, Troy, Pontiac, Southfield, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Farmington Hills, MI – Yesterday White Castle rolled out their newest, and much-anticipated, creation – the Impossible Burger slider. This plant-based burger has a similar texture and taste to real beef, but…
Reporter Food: Pad Thai from Pi’s Thai in Hazel Park Hazel Park, MI – For over 30 years Pi’s Thai at 24940 John R in Hazel Park has been serving up family-made Thai food. There are lots of choices on the menu like Rad Na, Fried Rice, Gang Kheaw, and Nam Sod. My favorite is…
Reporter Food: Chicken Salad Sandwich at The Lunch Café, Berkley (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2018) Berkley, MI – When I was having my first meal ever at The Lunch Café at 3116 Twelve Mile Rd in Downtown Berkley, the women behind the counter randomly started singing along with an upbeat love song. They greeted…
Reporter Food: Mac Bombs & Almighty Brisket at Revival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2018) Waterford, MI- Just off Dixie Hwy on Walton Road is a cool cafe with food choices and a name that reflects their take on upping the neighborhood food game – Revival. The “modern American” dining is a step up from…
Reporter Food: Pinconning Pizza from M Brew in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 31, 2018) Ferndale, MI – If you like the kind of pizza that is thick, cheesy, and full of flavor, the Pinconning Pizza from M Brew is a must try. The Detroit-style dough and gourmet blend of cheeses that includes Pinconning cheddar…
Reporter Food: Braised Short Rib Pasta at Crispelli’s in Berkley (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2018) Berkley, MI- Crispelli’s Bakery and Pizzeria has locations in Berkley, West Bloomfield and Troy. I recently had a chance to visit their Berkley location and enjoy their creamy, flavorful braised short rib pasta. This is a creation of cavatelli…
Reporter Food: Corned Beef Omelette at Omelette and Waffle Cafe in Northville (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2018) Northville, Plymouth, MI – As you might guess from the name, Omelette and Waffle Café in Northville (and also in Plymouth) specializes in breakfast/brunch. They do have a good selection of lunchtime items too, but they are…
Reporter Food: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sliders at Detroit Fleat (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 19, 2018) Ferndale, MI – I’m combining a couple visits together for this Reporter Food column, because really the noteworthy thing about Detroit Fleat in Ferndale is the mix of food choices. That’s because Fleat is actually a restaurant with a food…
Reporter Food: Chicken Strudel at Holly Hotel (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 17, 2018) Holly, MI- At a recent visit to the Holly Hotel for the Queen Ann Luncheon Tea, a friend and I both had the same thing, the signature Chicken Strudel. The experience of the afternoon tea is about more than just the food,…
Reporter Food: Chicken Lemonato at Honey Tree Grill Bloomfield Township, Lathrup Village, Northville, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Sterling Heights, and Troy, MI – Honey Tree Grill has six locations, but I decided to try the one at 28601 Southfield Road in Lathrup Village. Honey Tree has Greek and American food, and the Chicken Lemonato is one…
Reporter Food: Steak Burrito at El Camino in Keego Harbor Keego Harbor, MI- Based on a reader recommendation I headed to El Camino Taco in Keego Harbor. It was easy to find with the giant neon word “Tacos” on the side of the building, which is at 2807 Orchard Lake Rd. This is a great…
Reporter Food: Teres Major Neapolitan Pizza at Pop’s for Italian (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Pizza is the perfect election night food for reporters, since we can scroll our screens for results with one hand, while using the other to sneak in quick bites. For this year’s primary election, I went…
Reporter Food: Mackinaw Cheesesteak at Biere de Mac (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2018) Mackinaw City, MI – If you’re heading up to the Mackinaw City/St. Ignace Area this summer, it can be hard to decide on a great place to eat. My favorite Straits Area writing spot is the Biere de Mac Brew Works,…
Reporter Food: Dessert Drinks at Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 1, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Dino’s Lounge has gotten creative with their drink menu, offering boozy desserts. I go there pretty often to write, and it’s nice to have something yummy to sip on while I do. My favorite is the Banana…
Reporter Food: Manhattan Dawg at Atomic Dawg in Berkley PERMANENTLY CLOSED (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 29, 2018) Berkley, MI – Looking for a yummy hot dog spot, with a cool vibe and quality food? Well, Atomic Dawg at 2705 Coolidge in Downtown Berkley could be for you. I had my first Atomic Dawg last week…
Reporter Food: The Robert Burns at Afton Tea Room (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 27, 2018) Plymouth, MI – A lovely afternoon was spent with a friend at the Sweet Afton Tea Room in Downtown Plymouth recently. The flowery décor and mixed tea cups gave lots to look at and a warm atmosphere. I had a…