Kumon of Royal Oak

Kumon of Royal Oak

Alexandra Bosoc, Director of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Royal Oak, is excited to welcome students to her recently opened center! Kumon’s unique approach to learning helps students–ages 3 to 18–master math and reading, build study skills, increase confidence, and prepare them for success in life.

Michigan Originals – Youngblood Vineyard

Michigan Originals – Youngblood Vineyard

Jessica Youngblood is the owner of Youngblood Vineyard in Ray, a family farm she and her husband turned into a vineyard in 2016. It’s about 25 acres of grapes that create their 12 100-percent estate-grown wines, which you can taste in their tasting room or restaurant, or take home to enjoy. The tasting room is open year-round, but Jessica is looking forward to the warmer months, when the patio opens and there are more outdoor events, like their famous fireworks around the Fourth of July. 

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At Anano’s

At Anano’s

Ani Gogvadze, owner of At Anano’s in Farmington Hills, told us about this new eatery, which bears her nickname – Anano. It’s the only Georgian restaurant in Michigan, featuring a range of dishes. It’s famous for a dish called adjarian khachapuri, which is bread stuffed with melted cheese and topped with a raw egg. You can also get vegetarian dishes like the lobio or Georgian style salad, shish-kebab, and lamb and chicken dishes. Stop in for lunch or dinner.

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Italian Interior Concepts

Italian Interior Concepts

Stefano Mularoni, one of the owners of Italian Interior Concepts, grew up in an area of Italy that’s famous for its furniture making and kitchens. He wanted to bring some of that here to Michigan, and the business started about five years ago. Now, Italian Interior Concepts is a design and furniture boutique in Royal Oak that offers the experience of shopping for a wide range of Italian-made pieces—and sometimes, this even includes flying the client to Italy to peruse some of the best brands there. The company is committed to high quality, but this type of design is much more affordable than most people think, Mularoni says. 

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The Student Connection

The Student Connection

Brigid Godvin, Director of The Student Connection in Bloomfield Hills, shares how she and her team of tutors are helping students become confident learners. From pre-school to graduate school, the Student Connection works with learners at any age–even helping graduates as they navigate resumes, job applications, and interview skills for jobs!