Reporter Food: McDonalds with a Fish Tank in Bloomfield Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 23, 2017) Bloomfield Hills, MI – I’m not even going to bother talking about the food or taking pictures of it for this reporter food column, because I’m pretty sure most oc115 readers know what a McDonald’s hamburger and fries are…
Reporter Food: Bone Marrow & More at Otus Supply (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Otus Supply in Ferndale continues to amaze as I made my second visit to their uniquely decorated restaurant at 345 E. 9 Mile in Ferndale. There are many small plate menu options, so my friend and I…
Reporter Food: Chicken Parmesan at Pop’s For Italian (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 9, 2017) Ferndale, MI – It’s been a few days since I went to Pop’s for Italian, yet I’m pretty sure my tummy is still full. It was a comfort food kind of night, and my friend and I both went for a…
Reporter Food: Reuben Sandwich at Northern Oak Brewery in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2017) Holly, MI – At 806 N Saginaw Street in Holly is a place called Northern Oak Brewery. I don’t drink beer, so sadly I cannot speak to their main product. However, I do like food. And this place has…
Reporter Food: Beef Tartare & More at Otus Supply (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 3, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A “Rebel Waltz” seemed like the appropriate drink to kick off a night of culinary exploration at the new Otus Supply restaurant in Ferndale. One of many craft cocktails, this one had Flor de Cana Rum, Atsby…
Reporter Food: Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 2, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – My friend Julia and I started the new year off with a heavy dose of nostalgia since our regular spots were closed for the holiday. As it turns out, Sign of the Beefcarver was a delightful…
Reporter Food: Rocky Mountain Way Smoothie at Jacq & Diane’s Juice Box (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 23, 2016) Holly, MI – A chocolate smoothie that is good for you. That’s how Jacq & Diane’s Juice Box co-owner Diane describes her newest creation the “Rocky Mountain Way Smoothie.” This yummy blend of bananas, pecans, dates, cacao…
Reporter Food: Green Lantern Pizza (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 19, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – I’ve been told that Green Lantern pizza is a classic, and they have certainly won many awards. So it seemed right to give it a try for myself. I indulged in a pizza with green olives and feta, which was…
Reporter Food: Po’ Boy and Sweet Potato Fries at Howe’s Bayou (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 22, 2016) Ferndale, MI – It occurs to me that there are really not all that many ways to describe the taste of food. I pretty much think everything is delicious as long as it’s not too spicy. But hopefully…
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: 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: 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: “Purple Rain” at Jacq n Diane’s Juice Bar in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2016) Holly, MI – After a busy evening of photographing the little (and grown up) pirates at Downtown Holly’s Pirate Day, my body was ready for something refreshing and healthy. I went to Jacq n Diane’s Juice Bar…
Reporter Food: Breakfast from the Daily Dinette (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2016) Ferndale, MI – I’m not usually a morning person (because I stay up so late writing), but if I do get up for early meetings, I enjoy popping into Daily Dinette as a quick breakfast option that is higher quality than fast…