OC Restaurant Quest: The Holly Cafe
Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.
Reporter Food: Red Wood Grill in Waterford
Red Wood Grill is located at 7726 Cooley Lake Road in Waterford Township.
Reporter Food: The Holly Cafe
I couldn’t resist sharing what is one of my favorite healthy meals – Beet and Goat Cheese Salad.
Reporter Food: Condado Tacos
Each was tasty in it’s own way, with the ingredients being fresh and flavorful. Among the many other taco choices are…
Reporter Food: Carrabba’s Italian Grill
According to Wikipedia, Carrabba’s had 247 locations as of 2015. One of those locations is in Troy, and that’s where a friend and I went.
Reporter Food: Atlantic Salmon with 3 Cheese Ravioli at Lily’s Seafood
Reporter Food: Atlantic Salmon with 3 Cheese Ravioli at Lily’s Seafood (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 6, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- A lunchtime business meeting last week gave me the chance to try Lily’s Seafood, located at 410 S. Washington in Downtown Royal Oak. This was a regular spot for my lunchtime companion, who opted for…
Reporter Food: Roasted Pork BBQ Tacos at Dino’s Lounge
Reporter Food: Roasted Pork BBQ Tacos at Dino’s Lounge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale has a new section on their menu. They’re calling it El Dino’s and featuring some south of the border inspired dishes. Since this is one of my regular writing spots, I had to…
Reporter Food: Chicken Salad Sandwich at The Lunch Café, Berkley
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
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: Braised Short Rib Pasta at Crispelli’s in Berkley
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
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
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 Lemonato at Honey Tree Grill
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
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: Fish Sandwich and Lollipop Kale at Toasted Oak in Novi
Reporter Food: Fish Sandwich and Lollipop Kale at Toasted Oak in Novi (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 24, 2018) Novi, MI- Based on a suggestion from a reader, I decided to check out Toasted Oak Grill and Market at 27790 Novi Rd, which is near 12 Oaks Mall, and is located inside Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel.…
Reporter Food: Lemon Chicken Cream Chop at Sahara
Reporter Food: Lemon Chicken Cream Chop at Sahara Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 19, 207) Oak Park, MI – If you are looking for a feast – a lot of delicious food for a low cost – then Sahara in Oak Park is a great choice. My favorite is the Lemon Chicken Cream Chop,…
Reporter Food: Reuben Egg Rolls at Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale
Reporter Food: Reuben Egg Rolls at Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 24, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Dino’s Lounge has totally outdone themselves with their special March Munchies menu! There are just a few more days left to enjoy Irish specials like all you can eat fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage,…
Reporter Food: Salmon and Rice from Get n’ Go in Ferndale
Reporter Food: Salmon and Rice from Get n’ Go in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 10, 2017) Ferndale, MI – One of Ferndale’s hidden gems is a party store at the corner of 10 Mile and Hilton called Get n’ Go. This family-owned business has an abundance of things you’d expect – booze, lotto tickets,…
Reporter Food: Fish and Chips at Blacktorn Pub in Holly
Reporter Food: Fish and Chips at Blacktorn Pub in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2017) Holly, MI – There was plenty of good cheer on my recent visit to Blackthorn Pub in Downtown Holly. I picked a quiet seat at the end of the bar to get some work done, but soon was chatting…
Reporter Food: Bone Marrow & More at Otus Supply
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…