Reporter Food: Upside Down Smoothie from Jacq n’ Diane’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2016) Holly, MI – My favorite treat when I go to Holly is actually something healthy that makes me feel great. Jacq n’ Diane’s Juice Box makes smoothies out of fresh fruits and veggies, and I love them. The past couple…
Reporter Food: Alpine Broasted Chicken from Dino’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 22, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale has a pretty varied menu to begin with, but on top of that they offer monthly specials, normally with a theme. This month it’s Oktoberfest. Items like Bavarian sausage and peppers, Jaegar Schnitzel, Obstzda and…
Reporter Food: Battle Alley Burger at Andy’s Place in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2016) Holly, MI – About two years ago I was at an event and had not had a chance to eat yet, so I forced myself to have some of the salami that was there with the fruit and cheese. …
Reporter Food: Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork Pasty at M-Brew (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Let’s say you need someplace to work that is cozy with good internet, often has other people working, and has a nice selection of comfort food. One such place is M-Brew in Downtown Ferndale (177 Vester…
Reporter Food: Lunch at Mojave Cantina (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2016) Clawson, MI – Finding places where I feel comfortable writing that also have great food and good internet can sometimes be a challenge. But thankfully I’ve discovered a place in Clawson that is a delicious writing spot: Mojave Cantina. When my internet was…
Reporter Food: Smoked Yard Bird Au Gratin Soup at Dino’s in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – My biggest wish after having the Smoked Yard Bird Au Gratin Soup at Dino’s Lounge in Downtown Ferndale, is that the owner keeps this item on the menu year round, or at least though…
Reporter Food: Pesto Chicken & Kettle Chips at Northern Oak Brewery in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 3, 2016) Holly, MI – By now it is no secret that Holly is my place to get away from the city and escape to. What a pleasant surprise it was to learn that a fellow business owner…
Reporter Food: GreenSpace Cafe’s American Beauty & Quinoa Lentil Burger (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 31, 2016) Ferndale, MI – GreenSpace Cafe in Downtown Ferndale is now open for lunch, so that’s where I picked for today’s meeting with a local development expert who’d not eaten there before. I’d had Greenspace just once before and both…
Reporter Food: Egg Salad Sandwich from Bread Basket in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2016) Oak Park, MI – As I travel Oakland County in search of news, I also like to let my taste buds explore. Recently I had a craving for an egg salad sandwich, so I asked oc115 readers on…
Reporter Food: Wedge Salad and Texas Burnt Ends from Rosie O’Grady’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Rosie O’Grady’s is pretty great. They are part of the Kramer Restaurant Group, who recently came on as an advertising sponsor of oc115. This means I get to enjoy Rosies, One-Eyed Betty’s, Pop’s for Italian,…
Reporter Food: A First Timer Tries Detroit Bubble Tea (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 9, 2016) Ferndale, MI – This one time while visiting a Chinese bakery a friend of mine’s kid got a “bubble tea.” It was made out of iced green tea and little tapioca balls at the bottom. At the time I was…
Reporter Food: Plenty to Share with Friends at Pop’s for Italian (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Pop’s for Italian opened about two weeks ago with lots of good feedback online. I attended the ribbon cutting when it happened, but did not get to stick around to eat. It was great to…
The Past, Present and Future of Ernie’s Market in Oak Park (Cheryl Weiss, March 18, 2016) Oak Park, MI – With the Jefferson Oaks development project in Oak Park beginning this summer, rumors have been circulating about Ernie’s Market. Will Ernie’s building be demolished to make way for new construction? According to owner Ernie Hassan, that…
Delicious Kindness at Tai Fai in Oak Park as Customers Pay Food Forward (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2016) Oak Park, MI – “Let’s keep love carry on. Keep warming our city. Paid food tickets for whom needed.” That is the sign on the wall of Tai Fai Restaurant at 8505 W. Nine Mile Road…
Ascension Brewing Company Brews Up Craft Beer Niche (Nathan Mueller, Jan. 30, 2016) Novi, MI – Fifteen Mile Porter. Scotty Knows. H.O.M.E.S. 2.0. The Phoenix. 800- Pound Gorilla. Adam Czap is either a director of an eclectic mix of Hollywood movies, or running a brand new microbrewery. Fortunately, for craft beer lovers, it’s the latter.…
Preview of Pops and Daily Dinette in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 30, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Downtown Ferndale will soon have two new restaurants as construction wraps up on The Daily Dinette and Pop’s, located on W. 9 Mile Road where Buffalo Wild Wings and Twisted Shamrock used to be. Vice President of Operations…
Reporter Food: Bittersweet Café in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 20, 2016) Holly, MI – Among the adorable shops and restaurants of Saginaw Street is a cozy little place called Bittersweet Café. The quaint space and smiling staff might make one think of a regular country restaurant, but the gourmet food items, impressive selection of…
Reporter Food: Avon Donuts (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 3, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Ah. Donuts. There is no more perfect food for when I have to wake up early to go to a meeting of some sort. Convenient, cheap, a burst of sugary energy, and easy to eat in the car – what more could…
The Grand Opening of Green Space (Crystal A. Proxmire, some photos courtesy of Ann Warner, Dec. 2, 2015) Healthy food. Plant-based diet. These are not labels that necessarily makes the average diner’s mouth water, but cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn and his son Daniel are making that happen with the grand opening of Green Space Café…
Hazel Park Says Hello to Cellarmen’s Brewery (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2015) Hazel Park gave a big hello to their newest business on Saturday – a small batch brewery that has taken over what used to be Bolyard Lumber. Cellarmen’s is the first brewery in the city, and aims to be a central…