Ptashka Crepes

Ptashka Crepes

by | Mar 13, 2025 | LBN Food, Oak Park

Ptashka (the “p” is silent) is a Ukrainian business founded by Jenya Semenkova, and her mother. Based in Oak Park, the two-year-old business offers sweet and savory crepes, which are traditional foods in Ukraine. The crepes are handmade with locally sourced ingredients and then frozen for easy heating at home. Choose from apples and vanilla, farmer cheese and raisins, cherries and vanilla, mushrooms and cheese, ricotta cheese and spinach, or cabbage and white beans. Crepes are available in 100 stores in 10 states, or they can be ordered online and shipped.  

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by | Mar 13, 2025 | LBN What's New, Troy

Sam Gruenberg, sales & marketing manager for DraftKings in Troy, told us about the eatery’s St. Patrick’s Day specials, which include corned beef egg rolls and corned beef sliders, and of course green beer. The specials start March 14th, in case you’re celebrating early, but you can always stop in to enjoy the sports bar’s big-screen televisions, skee ball and arcade games, plus a dog-friendly patio when weather permits. 

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KickstART Farmington

KickstART Farmington

by | Mar 12, 2025 | Farmington, LBN Home

“The arts are for everyone,” says Dwayne Hayes, the executive director of KickstART Farmington, a gallery and artisan shop in downtown Farmington. It houses rotating exhibitions and a shop with art in various media, from paintings to pottery to jewelry. KickstART Farmington is also a nonprofit organization that provides film, theatre, music, and other arts programming for the community, such as book readings and free art workshops. 

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Bra-Less Bra

Bra-Less Bra

by | Mar 11, 2025 | LBN Self

In our second interview with Paula Tutman, the creator of the Bra-Less Bra, she shared how she designed it to provide the comfort of going braless with just the right amount of support. Inspired by the need for a breathable, wire-free alternative, Paula explained that the Bra-Less Bra allows wearers to feel free while still feeling secure. She emphasized its versatility for lounging, everyday wear, and layering, redefining comfort for women everywhere. Bra-Less Bra is the only breast-lifting tape of its kind!

What’s New? – Great Lakes Pot Pies

What’s New? – Great Lakes Pot Pies

by | Mar 6, 2025 | Clawson, LBN What's New

Jannie Teitelbaum, owner of Great Lakes Pot Pies in Clawson, stopped by to tell us about a new offering for St. Patrick’s Day – shepherd’s pie. Available March 10 through Easter, it features ground beef and vegetables and is topped with mashed potatoes and cheese. The business’s handmade pies also include the original chicken, beef stew, vegetarian, breakfast pies and dessert pies like apple. You can find the chicken pot pies in over 400 stores, including Meijer.

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