Motor City Gas

Motor City Gas

Rich Lockwood is the co-owner of Motor City Gas Whiskey Distillery, a small-batch distillery in downtown Royal Oak. The business has distilled 90 different varieties since its inception in 2015, and currently offers 10 to 20 at its tasting room. The business even has its own farm to grow the grain. Look for Motor City Gas Sweating Bullets bourbon at your local liquor store. It’s Motor City Gas’s first retail product, distributed through Great Lakes Wine & Spirits.

Savvy Sliders

Savvy Sliders

Mark Wolok, vice president of business development for Savvy Sliders, stopped by to tell us about the Savvy Sliders menu, which includes nine different sliders, plus chicken fingers, fries, cheesy curds and onion rings. Wolok said workers consistently tell customers, “See you tomorrow,” because they know they’ll be back for more. Savvy Sliders has 39 Michigan locations, including Farmington, Farmington Hills, Troy, Sterling Heights, Rochester and Auburn Hills.

Reware Vintage

Reware Vintage

Vintage tee and music enthusiast, Bethany Nixon, has been running the brick and mortar shop, Reware Vintage in Berkley, MI since 2021, but has been selling vintage and handmade items on her website since 1998. Specializing in casual vintage fashions, Reware Vintage is a go-to spot for unique, high-quality items from the 1970s to the 1990s. With an array of band tees, denim, and retro styles, you’ll be sure to find something to love in the store, or on the website. Be sure to look out for weekly events at the store, like concerts from a variety of local and national bands, and VHS watch parties on an old school A/V cart!

Camp Ticonderoga

Camp Ticonderoga

Camp Ticonderoga is a fixture on Sylvan Lake Golf Course in Troy. Known for its cozy and outdoorsy decor, it offers a wide variety of items, from the famous jerk chicken pasta to shepherd’s pie, burgers, salads and sandwiches, plus a full bar. Manager Tim Cooley noted that Camp Ticonderoga has the best patio, overlooking the golf course, in Troy. Don’t forget to order a plate of homemade cookies for dessert!

Bombshell Treat Bar

Bombshell Treat Bar

Jill Kasle opened Bombshell Treat Bar in Berkley in April 2024 after doing catering and farmers markets. The “dessert restaurant” offers hand-churned ice cream bars with scratch made toppings like toffee, graham cracker crumble, oreos and more. Build your own bar or choose from 10 featured bars, including campfire dreams and cherry bomb. Don’t forget the grab and go cooler, which includes packed pints, cakes and even dairy- and gluten-free options.