Papa Joe’s Gourmet Markets

Papa Joe’s Gourmet Markets

by | Nov 27, 2025 | Birmingham, LBN Food, Rochester, Royal Oak

Hannah Harris, marketing director for Papa Joe’s Gourmet Markets, told us about the market’s many departments, including affordable groceries, top-end produce, gourmet-to-go, deli and catering. The departments work together to offer a wide array of farm-grown produce, grocery staples, prepared meals, pastries and an extensive wine selection managed by a sommelier. Locations are in Rochester and Birmingham, with other locations inside hospitals. Watch for special events like seasonal food tastings. 

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CC Consulting

CC Consulting

by | Nov 14, 2025 | Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, LBN Retail

Walking around Downtown Birmingham is a treat for shopaholics and windowshoppers alike. The stellar mix of small businesses and national retailers makes Downtown Birmingham the place to shop. Celebrating 20 years in commercial real estate, Cindy Ciura from CC Consulting chats about exciting new tenants in Downtown Birmingham, including RH, J. Jill, rag ‘n bone and Vuori. 

Terra Kitchen & Cocktails

Terra Kitchen & Cocktails

by | Nov 13, 2025 | Birmingham, LBN Food

Fernando Mercado, chef at Terra Kitchen & Cocktails in Birmingham, and Remy Asmar, the events manager, told us about this year-old eatery, which recently won the BirminghamBURGER contest. Mercado said he and his staff perfected the burger, starting with high-quality meat and adding white cheddar, prosciutto, caramelized onions and more to make it delicious. Other popular Terra menu items include the beef Wellington bites, Ahi tuna nachos and Tomahawk pork chop. Stop in for lunch or dinner, get carryout or just enjoy cocktails at the bar during happy hour Monday through Friday.

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Playful Pathways

Playful Pathways

by | Oct 28, 2025 | Birmingham, LBN Self

Playful Pathways co-founder, Emilee Greenman, designed her Birmingham clinic to be a warm, inviting, and fun space for kids to come for counseling. With a rock climbing wall, swing, toys, and art supplies, Emilee uses Play Therapy to help children express their emotions, process experiences, and develop coping skills. 

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LBN’S Farmer’s Market Updates – October 2025

LBN’S Farmer’s Market Updates – October 2025

by | Oct 2, 2025 | Birmingham, Farmington, LBN Food, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights

October 2025

In this monthly feature, we’ll tell you what’s going on at the farmers markets we’ve interviewed. The Dodge Park Market closed out its season in September, but there are many events happening at the Farmington, Birmingham and Royal Oak Markets that you can look forward to.

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LBN’S Farmer’s Market Updates – October 2025

LBN’S Farmer’s Market Updates – September 2025

by | Sep 4, 2025 | Birmingham, Farmington, LBN Food, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights

September 2025

In the September farmers market update, we’ll tell you about September events at farmers markets in Birmingham, Dodge Park, Farmington and Royal Oak Farmers Markets. Even though fall is upon us, there’s still lots of fresh produce and fun entertainment at these markets.

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