Thursday, February 14, 2013
Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.
If you're hungry for the latest restaurant news from around Oakland County, we've got you covered! Read on to find out what's new, what's closed and more. Valentine Vodka in Ferndale: The distillery recently was featured in Midwest Living in a video focusing on "a few of the entrepreneurs helping to put Detroit back on its feet – and serving some great drinks and dishes in the process." Valentine Vodka is located at 161 Vester Ave., Ferndale; call 248-629-9951 for more information. Pizzeria Biga in Royal Oak: The restaurant that specializes in Neapolitan style pizza and other Italian specialties has added a breakfast/brunch menu. Brunch will be offered from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The menu includes huevos, frittata, …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, which currently has locations in Canton and Dearborn, is expected to open in a new building near West Bloomfield in June.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit officially announced plans to build its first location in Oakland County by breaking ground on a new, 15,000 square foot store in Commerce on Thursday. It will be the third Goodwill store in the suburban Detroit area for the national nonprofit organization, which re-entered the thrift store market about two years ago by first opening in Canton and then in Dearborn. It's the first Goodwill store in the area which will be built in newly-constructed retail space, this one at the corner of Haggerty Highway and Crumb Road, north of Maple Road. West Bloomfield Patch readers may recall debate at West Bloomfield Town Hall regarding Goodwill's request for an exception from local ordinance which was necessary …
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.
If you're hungry for the latest restaurant news from around Oakland County, we've got you covered! Read on to find out what's new, what's closed and more. Oxford Inn in Royal Oak: The Main Street restaurant may be getting a country-style makeover and a new name to boot. Owner Bob Higgins, whose family hails from Erin, TN, is asking the Liquor Control Committee and the Royal Oak City Commission for permission to rename the eatery Bobby's Nashville Bar and Grill. Higgins also hopes to capitalize on the popularity of country music and food by updating the menu and offering live music. The waitstaff would dress in jeans with cowboy hats and kerchiefs and the decor will offer southern accents, Higgins said. Restaurant Week in Birmingham: The …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
A large line of shoppers helped mark the much-anticipated opening in Bloomfield Plaza Tuesday morning.
For four months, Carrie Dunn watched and marvelled at how the vacant space at the north end of Bloomfield Plaza transformed into the latest Trader Joe's store. From dirt floors, exposed ceiling wires and plywood structures to painted drywall, custom artwork and tons of product, as captain, she said she couldn't believe it was time to open the doors Tuesday morning. But then she saw the line of people a dozen deep outside her doors. "It became real, and it was amazing because there were people lined up and ready. And that's who all this was for," Dunn said. Customers snaked their way through spacious aisles, picking up produce, frozen goods and trademark snacks throughout the opening morning. Though it may take shoppers a bit of time to get…
Monday, January 14, 2013
Ownership at former Mattress King site touts fast service and allows children in 'unique' salon.
With hopes that a fast tan can cure the winter blahs, Dark Tan owner Chris Hindo moved into West Bloomfield this week. The tanning salon, located in the former Mattress King site at 6560 Orchard Lake Rd., offers a "unique" tanning service which can be done in a shorter period of time than other salons, according to a press release issued Monday. "I am thrilled and proud to be opening my first of what will be many Dark Tan salons in the Metro Detroit area," wrote Hindo. "Dark Tan will provide the best state-of-the-art tanning beds and will also be a vital part of the community as I am immediately getting involved with a variety of charities. Dark Tan will provide the greatest value in tanning in our area and will be a family-friendly …
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Bloomfield Township's one-and-only landmark theater is about to embark on a new business model that is more focused on customer experience.
After months of extensive renovations, Bloomfield Township's Maple Theater reopens its doors to patrons tonight as part of a special celebration to benefit a local children's charity. From now through the weekend, the theater's new ownership will donate proceeds to Variety, The Children’s Charity, with the exclusive run of “The Sessions” starring Helen Hunt and John Hawkes. Patrons will have the familiar feeling of leaving the Maple knowing they've seen a quality film, but their overall experience should be totally different. The 37-year-old landmark underwent more than $1 million in extensive renovations that will now allow movie theaters with larger screens, a total of 700 seats, and more legroom and wider aisles, said principal owner …
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