Inside Look at the Como’s Renovation (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – When Peas & Carrots Hospitality purchased Como’s Restaurant at the corner of 9 Mile and Woodward Avenue in Downtown Ferndale, they knew some work had to be done. Como’s had been a Ferndale staple for over 50 years before poor…
New Owners to Keep Como’s Name and Pizza Theme (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2018) Ferndale, MI – When Como’s Restaurant on the corner of 9 Mile and Woodward in Downtown Ferndale closed down due to repeated Health Department violations last year, they weren’t able to sell their iconic neon sign in the auction. Perhaps…
Como’s Property Listed for Sale, Owners Asking $4 Million (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 3, 2018) Ferndale, MI – 22812 Woodward, aka Como’s Restaurant, is now up for sale according to a listing on loopnet.com. The listing has an asking price of $4 million. Como’s closed in September after having their Health Division license revoked due…
Como’s Remains Closed, Auction Set for Equipment Sale Ferndale, MI – The most recent closure of Como’s Restaurant in Ferndale due to repeated, ongoing health code violations seems to be the last, as the owners are now auctioning off items from the restaurant. Michigan Restaurant Liquidations and Auctions is hosting the online equipment auction on…
Como’s Closes as County Upholds License Revocation (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2017) Note: If you are a reporter re-hashing my work for your own profit, please see this example of how to aggregate in a less harmful way. Ferndale, MI – The Food Service Appeal Board voted Wednesday to uphold the revocation of Como’s…
Como’s Appeal Hearing Set for Sept. 20 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2017) Ferndale, MI – After receiving notice from the Oakland County Health Division on Aug 22 that their food service license was suspended, patrons continue to dine at Como’s Restaurant in Ferndale pending an appeal hearing. That hearing is scheduled for Sept. 20…
Como’s Facing Closure Again After Months of Health Violations (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 2, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Less than a year after opening back up after being shut down by the Oakland County Health Division, Como’s Restaurant is facing closure once again for multiple health code violations. On Aug. 22, 2017 Como’s was officially…
Como’s Has First Inspection Since Re-Opening, Offers New Menu & Dance Classes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – After being shut down by the health department, Como’s Restaurant at 22812 Woodward has been back in business for about 11 weeks. Oakland County 115 News shared with the public the violations that had…
Como’s Reopens after Health Department Shut Down (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Como’s Restaurant has re-opened this week after being shut down by the Oakland County Health Department for repeatedly failing inspections. Inspection reports obtained by Oakland County 115 News through a Freedom of Information Act request showed ongoing problems including…
Records Show Health Dept. Violations that Closed Down Como’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Closing down restaurants due to violations is rare, but according to Oakland County Health Department reports obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, Ferndale bar and restaurant Como’s (22812 Woodward) had years of repeat health…
Como’s Liquor License Reinstated (Crystal Proxmire, Dec. 28, 2015) Ferndale, MI – After a state-mandated break from selling booze, Como’s restaurant has gotten their liquor license reinstated. The restaurant, located at the corner of 9 Mile and Woodward, had gotten into hot water after serving alcohol to a 19-year-old in a test by police, and…
Como’s employee Miles Vanmeter was recognized Ferndale’s City Council meeting on Monday, September 26, 2011 for his efforts in stopping a thief.
When Sicilia Grego was just 22 years old she started the business that would allow her to raise her son George, who was just a baby back then. As Como’s (22812 Woodward) turns 50 years old on April 1st, Grego was honored with a visit from United States Congressman Sander Levin, who presented the still-vibrant entrepreneur with a flag that was flown over the US Capitol in her restaurant’s honor.