Salads for Life

Salads for Life

by | Jun 13, 2024 | LBN Food, Royal Oak

Karyn Kennedy is a longtime healthcare worker who founded Salads For Life, starting with her Vinaigrette LIfe dressing. It’s a refrigerated dressing with no preservatives or sugar, and it can be used as a salad dressing as well as a marinade, dip or even a spread on burgers. Kennedy also makes collard green wraps and salads at Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen in Plymouth on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Order ahead for delivery. Look for her Lemon Zest dressing, which is coming soon. Dressings are available at the Woodward Corner Market in Royal Oak. 

MJC Marketplace

MJC Marketplace

by | Jun 7, 2024 | LBN Retail, Romeo

Kathy Osebold has created a world of discovery at MJC Marketplace in Romeo, MI, where shopping is not just a task, but an experience to remember. From home décor to furniture, antiques to gifts, apparel to gourmet foods, there is something for everyone at MJC. The joy of stumbling upon the perfect piece or uncovering a hidden gem adds excitement to every visit. With 20 unique vendors, and a commitment to providing top-notch service and style, MJC ensures that each customer leaves feeling satisfied and inspired.

Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette

by | Jun 6, 2024 | Birmingham, LBN Food

Moe Zahr, owner of Paris Baguette in Birmingham, told us about some of the unique items you can find in the bakery cafe, including cronuts, which are shaped like a donut but have a flaky croissant texture. Everything in the cafe is baked fresh daily, and there’s a wide variety of treats to choose from, as well as sandwiches and salads. Zahr said Paris Baguette’s Italian blend coffee, called Lavazza, has a unique, sought-after taste. Stop in for seasonal items like the lemon mochi donut, or standard favorites like fruit pastries, cakes and cake slices.

DraftKings Sports & Social

DraftKings Sports & Social

by | Jun 6, 2024 | LBN Food, Troy

Sam Gruenberg, sales & marketing manager for DraftKings in Troy, stopped by to tell us about this multifaceted sports bar, which features arcade games and skeeball in addition to big-screen televisions for sports events. The menu includes typical “bar food,” but also elevated options like arancini, egg rolls and specialty bowls. This summer, check out the popular dog-friendly patio, or stop by for ladies nights on Wednesdays or handheld Mondays, with specials on sandwiches. The 10,000-plus-square-foot bar and eatery is family-friendly and is located near Somerset Mall.

Wildflour Bakery & Desserts

Wildflour Bakery & Desserts

by | May 30, 2024 | LBN Food, Troy

Alexandra Fabre and Kate Gordon are good friends and now co-owners of Wildflour, a brand new bakery and cafe in Troy. The eatery offers baked goods like croissants, cookies, cinnamon rolls and more, plus sundaes made with Ray’s Ice Cream. Gordon suggests the spicy mango sundae, which is just the right mix of spicy and sweet. You can also find empanadas, sandwiches, tea and coffee. Stop in for a treat or lunch, or contact the business to order a custom cake for your next event.