Main St Rocks

Main St Rocks

Main Street Rocks Clawson offers a captivating destination for enthusiasts of crystals, gems, and minerals. Located on 14 Mile Rd., this store features an impressive array of unique and stunning crystals. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting, Ocean Roupe, and the rest of the knowledgeable staff are on hand to help you explore and understand the mystical allure and healing properties of these natural wonders.

What’s New? – Great Lakes Pot Pie

What’s New? – Great Lakes Pot Pie

Owner Jannie Teitelbaum stopped by to tell us about a new pie this Clawson business is offering – a s’mores cookie dough hand pie, plus a larger 6-inch pie. It’s made with chocolate chip cookie dough, marshmallow creme, mini marshmallows, Hershey’s milk chocolate, chocolate chips, graham crackers and  cinnamon sugar pie chips. This is a perfect treat for fall and back-to-school days. Order it ahead of time, and Great Lakes Pot Pies can have it ready for you to eat when you arrive!

Sourdough Ida

Sourdough Ida

Ida Zhouli knows the benefits of sourdough baked goods firsthand, and now she’s sharing it with others at Sourdough Ida in Troy. Open now for just five months, the bakery features classic sourdough bread, cinnamon rolls, brownies, scones, cookies, cakes and more, all baked with organic ingredients and sourdough starters, which feature probiotics that help with digestion and make you feel less full. You can order online and pick up the baked goods in store, but keep in mind that items may sell out. They’re baked from scratch daily. 

Too Ra Loo

Too Ra Loo

Bob Ciaciuch, general manager and Tina Pasquali, owner/partner, stopped by to tell us about Too Ra Loo, a bar and eatery in downtown Rochester. The corner bar features 80 different beers, plus a wine list and full bar. There’s also a wide range of food, with everything from pizza and salad to famous choices like the TRL burger, which comes in single or double. Stop by for happy hour drink specials from 4 to 7 p.m., or just enjoy lunch or dinner on the patio.

The Hemmingway Room

The Hemmingway Room

Erica Kososky, manager, and Chef Brian Gruener described the sophisticated atmosphere of The Hemmingway Room in downtown Rochester. The 21-and-up craft cocktail bar features many rare bourbons, along with special drinks like the purple panda and mocktails featuring a variety of fruit. The menu includes something for everyone, with small plates that span the gamut from a charcuterie board to burgers and salmon.