Joe’s Army Navy

Joe’s Army Navy

Joe’s Army Navy’s got you covered from head to toe. With two locations in Clawson and Waterford, the family-owned business has been providing customers with personalized service and expertise for over 50 years. President Jeff Goldsmith and his knowledgeable team specializes in keeping you warm and dry all year long with clothing, footwear, accessories and everything in between. Joe’s extensive product line includes premium labels such as Carhartt and every contingency for work, leisure, military, camping and school. Browse through the fully stocked aisles or online at https://www.joesarmynavyonline.com/

Sydney Bogg’s Sweet Essentials

Sydney Bogg’s Sweet Essentials

X marks the spot—literally—at Sydney Bogg’s Sweet Essentials in Berkley. If you see an X on the top of a Sydney Bogg’s chocolate, you know it’s the confectioner’s signature homemade caramel. For over 19 years in their Berkley location, Lisa Peasley and her brother-in-law, Gary Schlicker, have been chief cooks, bottle washers and hand-dippers of their award-winning artisan chocolates including #1 seller turtles. Premium chocolates include truffles, creams, barks, toffees, nonpareils and their best-selling nutty butter corn. With a variety of specialty or novelty gifts for Valentine’s Day, take home hand-decorated chocolate Oreos or turtle hearts starting in individual sizes to 3-pound boxes. You can even skip the recycling of the box and opt for an edible chocolate box instead.

https://www.sydneyboggs.com/

Coeur

Coeur

Jordan Smith, owner and chef for Coeur restaurant in downtown Ferndale, described his vision for upscale food served in a casual setting. The French-inspired restaurant opened late summer and is in full swing, offering meals like black cod with seasonal vegetables, as well as five-course dinners, a sommelier-selected wine list and a full bar. Reserve your spot for an upcoming wine class and tasting, held monthly on Sunday afternoons, or just reserve your table for dinner or brunch online.

Taques Bar and Grill

Taques Bar and Grill

Miguel Arzate, general manager of Taques Bar and Grill in downtown Farmington, spoke passionately about this new restaurant. Designed with some “pizzazz” for date nights and celebrations, as well as casual nights out, the authentic Mexican eatery features enchiladas, street tacos and more unusual dishes like the al ambres, Taques’s version of fajitas; and the tampiquena, a combination plate with steak, an enchilada and a taco. Don’t forget to try the house margarita and signature drinks like the lemon drop martini and Oaxaca old fashioned.

North End Taproom

North End Taproom

We spoke with Katheryn and Jon Stoia, co-owners of a new type of self-serve bar and eatery in Royal Oak called North End Taproom. Stop in and enjoy the casual atmosphere as you get your wrist band, which unlocks and tracks the 40 taps on the wall. Choose from unusual brews like Splcy Pickle Monster, IPAs, wines, ciders, non-alcoholic beers and even cold brew coffee. If you’re hungry, use your phone to order the Royal Oak burger with cheese, fish tacos, tachos, chicken wings or other items. There’s no tipping at North End, so the checkout process is simple.