GOB Retail Games and Comics

GOB Retail Games and Comics

GOB Retail
Games and Comics

Ryan Johnson has created a haven for gamers and comic enthusiasts alike at GOB Retail in Clawson, MI. Dive into a diverse collection of board games, role-playing games, manga, pop culture collectibles, and comics. With Michigan’s largest selection of board games, there’s sure to be something for everyone, from Dungeons and Dragons devotees, to those looking to host the next game night. Interested folks can join the gaming community for weekly events and game nights held in the game room at the store.

D’Marcos Italian Restaurant & The Backdoor Taco and Tequila Bar

D’Marcos Italian Restaurant & The Backdoor Taco and Tequila Bar

Mark Mendola believes in re-imagining restaurants, and that’s just what he’s done with D’Marco’s and The Backdoor in downtown Rochester. D’Marco’s, which is celebrating its sixth anniversary, just got an oven to make wood-fired pizzas and renovated its dining room, and The Backdoor is literally the back door of D’Marco’s – formally a private dining area – featuring Mexican cuisine, 150 different tequilas and an intimate speakeasy vibe. Enjoy craft cocktails, Bourbons, wines and more at either place, as well a wide range of Italian and Mexican dishes.

Olive Thyme Catering

Olive Thyme Catering

Amy Jean Thompson and her husband Matt Lange are from-scratch cooks at heart. They operated Ideal Bite Catering and the Ideal Bite Kitchen in Farmington Hills for years, but after the pandemic, they shifted gears to open Olive Thyme. The catering company operates out of a commissary kitchen on 11 Mile Road and offers catering for all occasions, plus seasonal pick-up items for the holidays (Cinco de Mayo is coming up). Olive Thyme also participates in Farmington events like the Harvest Moon Festival and some Farmers Markets, bringing along treasures like ground cherry jam and a special Farmington egg breakfast.

Great Lakes Pot Pies

Great Lakes Pot Pies

Jannie Teitelbaum’s retirement project, making pot pies out of her home, has grown into a statewide pot pie company, with a kitchen and store in Clawson and hundreds of Michigan stores that carry the frozen pies. Chicken pot pie is the favorite, but there’s also beef, Italian meatball, vegetarian and even some gluten free options. Try out Great Lakes breakfast pies and desserts too. They have cinnamon sugar pie chips, cookies, apple pies and more.