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. 

Four Corners Diner

Four Corners Diner

Four Corners Diner co-owners Marty Hutnick and Rob Edmunds love what they do, and it shows. Their breakfast-and-lunch eatery is a Romeo community hangout and features homemade dishes, right down to the potato chips they cut and fry themselves and their homemade dressings and soups. Many regulars stop by daily to enjoy their favorites, from french toast to eggs benedict. Order online to pick up or dine in 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. every day except Tuesday, when the diner is closed.

What’s New? – Farmington Farmer’s Market – August

What’s New? – Farmington Farmer’s Market – August

Walt Gajewski, market manager for the Farmington Farmers Market, stopped by to share some August happenings, including the 17th annual Elks corn roast on Aug. 10, the bicentennial beer celebration on Aug. 17 and the third annual ice cream social on Aug. 24. The market is also proud of its accolades as the best farmers market for the eighth year in a row in the Vote 4 Detroit contest.

O’Tooles

O’Tooles

Robin Silveri, co-owner of O’Tooles, and Carlos Cook, the chef, are celebrating the downtown Royal Oak’s 22nd anniversary this year. The eatery features 40 different beers, including many Michigan craft beers, plus a full bar and dishes like O’Tooles famous Reuben sandwich. Patrons enjoy Monday night trivia, happy hour and disc jockey music nights, plus the Irish pub’s involvement in town events like the Woodward Dream Cruise and Arts, Beats & Eats. 

Flipside Records

Flipside Records

Initially opening its doors in Clawson in 1983, Flipside Records has since relocated to a new location in Berkeley with an expanded inventory that includes electronics, smoke accessories, collectibles, DVDs and Blu-Rays, T-shirts, and more. Customers have noted that Flipside has the best heavy metal vinyl section in Metro-Detroit. Owner Todd Fundaro takes pride in his customer service as he loves chatting with folks who come into the store and taking a look at what they bring into the store for trade-in.