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Michigan Restaurant Now Being Called Best Buffet in Entire State
For a while there it seemed like the all-you-can-eat buffet might become extinct... but after the pandemic, buffets bounced back! Buffets can be a bit of an adventure right? Maye the restaurant focuses on one kind of cuisine -- or maybe it's a little bit of everything!. There are plenty...
Cones, Custard, and a Better Tomorrow
If you drive down 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak during the summer, it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’ll see a line of people waiting for ice cream next to a conspicuous telephone booth. (More on that in a moment.) The line in question belongs to the crew at Jim’s Frostie Treats, among the many seasonal dairy shacks, custard shops, and soft serve ice cream parlors that fling open their doors every summer. Founded by Troy native Jim Hammond, Jim’s has been a mainstay in metro Detroit since 1969.
This Restaurant’s Mouthwatering Cheeseburger Has Been Crowned the Best in Michigan
Covered in melty cheese, topped with bacon, slathered with ketchup - however you stack up your cheeseburger, no doubt they are one of America's favorite dishes. Well one cheeseburger in Michigan is getting praised as the very best the state. Foodie publication Lovefood.com went on a mission hunt down America's...
Singer born in Oakland County sets internet ablaze with strange National Anthem performance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A singer born in Oakland County sent the internet into a frenzy Monday with a National Anthem performance that I think we can all agree was a little bit strange. Ingrid Andress is a country music star who has been nominated for four Grammy Awards in...
Belle Isle Park beach closes due to high E. coli levels
Belle Isle Beach closed Monday due to high E. coli levels. However, results from a sample taken last week were available to the Detroit Health Department and MDNR Saturday, so why a delay in closure?
Orchard Lake Home Has Hudson's Elevator, Ice Cream Parlor & More
This quirky Michigan home features its very own ice cream parlor and a working elevator which was rescued from a Hudson's department store in Detroit. Check Out 21 Now-Defunct Stores We All Miss Going to in Michigan. With the holiday shopping season right around the corner, let's take a minute...
Detroit Legend is Named Highest Rated Pizzeria In Michigan
Pizzerias hold a special place in cities across America, serving as more than just spots to grab a quick bite. They are beloved community hubs where friends gather, families celebrate, and countless memories are made over shared slices. With their unique blends of tradition and innovation, pizzerias have become iconic landmarks, cherished by locals and visitors alike from urban centers to suburban streets.
Dine Inside The Whitney, A Mansion From 1894 In Detroit
I've recently started watching Peaky Blinders, which is set in 1919 and features some truly extravagant buildings for the time. While it's just a show, no shortage of mansions in media makes you envious that you weren't fortunate enough to be born into an oil tycoon family or something similar.
Michigan Has Its First Japanese Cheesecake Store And I Don’t Know If I Can Handle It
There are some desserts out there that are just another league ahead of others. When it comes to dessert, there’s quite a leap from eating a scoop of ice cream to eating a cannoli. There is an elite class of desserts that deserve special recognition and one of them is Japanese cheesecake. this fluffy delectable dessert is probably one of the sweetest things that you put in your mouth.
Family Feud at the Heart of Michigan Fast Food Chain’s Demise
A popular Michigan cheesesteak restaurant is shuttering 18 locations, and a feud between family members is said to be the reason for the chain's ultimate demise. Lefty's Famous Cheesesteaks, Hoagies & Grill has been a fast-food staple in the Detroit area, but a legal battle between family members has forced the chain to close more than half of its locations.
Discounted carnival wristbands to go on sale for 2024 Dearborn Homecoming Festival during July 15 flash sale
DEARBORN – Live music, carnival rides, games, food, and more will return to Ford Field Park the 43rd annual Dearborn Homecoming Festival which runs Aug. 2 to 4. Carnival wristbands, which are required for rides in the Wade Shows carnival area, will be sold at a discounted rate during a one-day flash sale July 15.
Belle Isle slide reopens on Friday; offers free rides for residents
One of Detroit's jewels, the giant slide at Belle Isle is reopening this week and offering free rides for local residents. The six-lane slide at Belle Isle Park will allow you to ride for free on Friday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The slide will resume regular...
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