What’s New? – Ground Control Coffee Roasters

What’s New? – Ground Control Coffee Roasters

What’s new with Ground Control Coffee Roasters in downtown Farmington? They’ve launched a “disloyalty” program whereby customers can get a card stamped at other small coffee shops, and if they get six total, they get a unique coffee mug. It’s a nod to the fact that Ground Control’s customers travel throughout the metro Detroit area and have a common love for coffee, said Trent Chapman, director of operations. Pick up your card at one of six participating businesses listed on Ground Control’s social media sites.

Farmington Farmers Market

Farmington Farmers Market

Walt Gajewski had a vision for the Farmington Farmers Market, and it came true. The well-attended market now has a pavilion with heat and bathrooms, and it’s doubled in size since Gajewski took over. Opening day is Saturday, May 4, and will feature the opening bell ringing, a color guard, a band, the mayor’s welcome and more. Each week has a different theme, including flower day Mother’s Day weekend, strawberry shortcake day and a corn roast.

 

Fired & Fused

Fired & Fused

From local art shows to commissioned pieces and mobile workshops, Helen and Frank share their love for fused glass far and wide. Their next adventure led them to a new space in Farmington, soon to be their studio. Here, they eagerly await the opportunity to continue their journey, inviting others to join them in the art of fused glass. Find them at local shows, workshops, and soon, at their new studio, with a grand opening May 4th

Olive Thyme Catering

Olive Thyme Catering

Amy Jean Thompson and her husband Matt Lange are from-scratch cooks at heart. They operated Ideal Bite Catering and the Ideal Bite Kitchen in Farmington Hills for years, but after the pandemic, they shifted gears to open Olive Thyme. The catering company operates out of a commissary kitchen on 11 Mile Road and offers catering for all occasions, plus seasonal pick-up items for the holidays (Cinco de Mayo is coming up). Olive Thyme also participates in Farmington events like the Harvest Moon Festival and some Farmers Markets, bringing along treasures like ground cherry jam and a special Farmington egg breakfast.

Heights Brewing

Heights Brewing

Throughout 2021, Shawn MacDonell and Ryan Kavanagh worked on renovating the old Page’s Food & Spirits building in downtown Farmington, and the co-owners were finally able to open in February 2024. The brewery and restaurant features all gluten-free food and some gluten-free beers. Stop by for smoked meat specialties like pulled pork sandwiches, sliders and shredded chicken meat bowls or sandwiches. You can also enjoy gluten-free macaroni and cheese, and Ocorn bread, which Shawn said is a crowd-pleaser. Heights also has 11 beers on tap, with ciders and seltzers joining the mix in the next few weeks.