Debone Grill

Debone Grill

Morgan Hammoud, owner of Debone Grill in Farmington, enjoys cooking Mediterranean food the way his grandmother used to. He uses traditional family recipes to make the eatery’s shawarma, hommus, fattoush and more. Stop in for a taste of what you would get on a street corner in the Middle East, with nothing added or subtracted. There are also plenty of raw juices and smoothies, including Hammoud’s signature forever young smoothie. Debone offers carryout, dine-in, online ordering and catering options for your convenience.

Grape Leaves

Grape Leaves

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. 

Modern Natural Baby

Modern Natural Baby

What started as an online-only retailer for cloth diapers when their first son was born is now Michigan’s largest baby store. And while Emily and John Murray no longer sell cloth diapers, their Modern Natural Baby store in downtown Ferndale has everything you could possibly need for infants through age 5. Customers can use a personalized checklist for setting up the nursery as well as a baby registry and gift wrapping services. Modern Natural Baby carries everything from cribs, gliders, strollers and nursery décor to toys, clothing, car seats, books and the largest selection of Jellycats. With safety as the #1 priority for Modern Natural Baby, any car seat purchased through the store will be installed by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. And sports fans, Modern Natural Baby even carries Detroit Lions swag for the whole family. www.modernnaturalbaby.com.

Kitchen Creations

Kitchen Creations

Just before the pandemic hit, Missy LaRussa took over Kitchen Creations as the longtime baking supplies company’s third woman owner. The niche business now benefits from a remodeled store, online purchase options and more. Stop  by Kitchen Creations for custom cake toppers made in-store, premade edible flowers and other decorations, chocolate molds, premade icings, customized edible images and more. Sign up for the Feb. 10 make -n- take brownie event for Valentine’s Day.

Rochester Mills Beer Co

Rochester Mills Beer Co

Located in the historic Western Knitting Mill in downtown Rochester, Rochester Mills Beer Co. is not only a fixture in Rochester, but is the largest beer-producing brew pub in the state. Director of Marketing Jon Lapolla told us about the pub’s ten house brews, plus seasonal offerings. Rochester Mills also offers a full bar and a wide range of food, including goulash, jambalaya, salads, sandwiches, pizza and more. Seating up to 400 people, the brew pub offers plenty of musical entertainment. Lapolla invites you to stop by and enjoy a seat on the patio when the weather warms up, or book your next party at the Lazy Daze Lounge inside the brew pub.