Mike Chalhoub has been in the restaurant since he was very young, and for the last 20 years, he’s run Grape Leaves, a full-service Mediterranean restaurant in Troy. The eatery, located on Maple and Coolidge, features classics like deboned chicken, shish kabob, vegetarian and lamb grape leaves, vegetarian classics like mujadara, raw juices and more. You can order online or dine in, and Grape Leaves will also happily cater your next event.
Gorman’s –with three showrooms in Troy, Novi and Southfield and a warehouse at the Three-Day Clearance Center in Farmington Hills—is hosting “Michigan’s Largest Housewarming Party” and needs your help. This is the first year that Gorman’s is holding this event to help families and children in need at the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan, Habitat ReStores of Oakland County and Humble Design Detroit. If you have gently used furniture and new, unused household items that you wish to donate, you can go online and schedule a FREE pickup. The last day of the drive is Feb. 27, but spots are filling quickly. Go online to
https://www.gormans.com/housewarming.inc to schedule a pickup or call one of the Gorman’s stores. For more information about Gorman’s home furnishings and interior design services, go to www.gormans.com.
Local Business News caught up with Never Forgotten Bakery, which is carrying on the legacy of the longtime Sunflour Bakhaus in downtown Farmington. Located just a couple miles from the former Sunflour Bakhaus, Never Forgotten carries old world bread and German soft pretzels, based on Sunflour’s recipes, as well as cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more. Owner Michelle Neal made the leap to bakery ownership from the healthcare industry, opening Never Forgotten in January 2023. She hopes you’ll stop by soon, or look for her on Saturdays at the Farmington Farmers Market at the Dolcetto table.
Christina Kalfaian, owner of Troy-based Papa’s Kitchen, relayed the legacy of her father, Jimmy Papadopoulo, who immigrated from Greece and worked in the restaurant industry for many years. His Pink Greek Dressing was a favorite among customers, and Papa’s Kitchen offers that original-recipe dressing, along with three more made-from-scratch options. Not a salad lover? No problem! Check out the website for recipes incorporating meat, seafood and more. Find Papa’s dressings at local stores like Busch’s, Hollywood Market, Joe’s Produce and many more.
Local Business News caught up with Troy Escape and its house restaurant, Eats and Crafts. Rebecca Bullock, corporate events and marketing manager, gave us the rundown on the entertainment center’s attractions, like bowling, laser tag and an arcade, as well as the company’s catered events and unique menu. Far from your typical bowling alley food, Eats and Crafts’ repertoire includes stuffed mushrooms, coconut shrimp and a full bar, including beer towers (the eatery’s answer to typical bowling alley beer pitchers). Whether you’re there for the attractions or the food, Troy Escape wants you to have a fun escape from ordinary life when you’re there.
Wes Pikula, a Buddy’s veteran and now the chief branding officer, talked with Local Business News about the company’s original Detroit-style pizza. With 22 locations and one more opening soon, Buddy’s is a hometown favorite that’s been around for more than 75 years. Stop in and enjoy your favorite pizza, some salad and maybe a Buddy’s brew or Old Fashioned from the full bar. If pizza’s not your jam, sample Buddy’s sandwiches, chicken tenders and pasta dishes.
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