Intimate, Romantic Restaurants in Metro Detroit

Detroit serves up romance in a big way on Valentine's Day. Bistros, cafes, and five-star establishments are outdoing themselves in celebrating the day of love. Looking for an intimate dining experience? Why not try one of these unique Motor City and Metro Detroit suburb restaurants? Note--I mislabeled Traffic Jam (it should have been Traffic Jam and Snug). Some (rude) kind Yahoo! commenter pointed that out. I knew that--just got used to calling it TJ. Anyway, if you're looking it up, make sure you get the right venue. Not going anywhere near Detroit this Valentine's Day? Why not hunt up a romantic venue in your own city? Been meaning to try that little bistro on the corner? Wondered what that new place in town was like? Give it a try? Think outside the (candy) box. Try somewhere new. Who knows? It might just be the most intimate meal you've ever had!  Photo on left was taken at the Polonia. I didn't feature this one in this piece, but it would definitely make the Valentine's Day cut. Intimate, Romantic Restaurants in Metro Detroit

What's New in 2013 for Detroit Microbreweries, Craft Beers

Michigan has an active, vibrant beer-making history. When microbreweries and craft breweries hit the scene in the early 1990s, Michigan led the pack with Big Buck in Gaylord, Bell's in Kalamazoo, Short's in Elk Rapids, Old Boys' in Spring Lake, and New Holland in Holland. Detroit also has a flourishing beer culture. Here are 2013 brewing trends in the Motor City and its environs.  Detroit Microbreweries, Craft Beer Trends

Best Restaurant Soups in Metro Detroit

While we haven't seen much snow this winter in Detroit, it's been cold. And what better way to warm up on a chilly day than with a bowl of soup? Sadly, soup at many restaurants is the ho-hum side to the main entree. Looking for outside-the-can, anything-but-boring soups in the Metro Detroit area? Here are best local restaurants where you can get it. Restaurant Soups in Metro Detroit

Odd Side Ales Brew Pub in Grand Haven Michigan

Odd Side Ales Brew Pub Grand Haven Michigan: Microbrew Black Stout, IPA, Belgian Wheat Beers
My husband made homebrew back in 1980, when homebrew wasn't cool. Now home brew has a fancy name: microbrew. Microbrew pubs are freakishly popular. Grand Haven boasts a new brew pub, Odd Side Ales. My home brew guru and I toured and were impressed.
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Summer Activities in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Summer Happenings in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is where summer fun is born. June 8- June 13 hoppin' happenings include WLAV Blues on the Mall, RAIN, Local First Street Party, Sidewalk Chalk Flood, Eastown Bizarre Bazaar and much more.
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