Zach Achatz of Achatz Handmade Pie Company told Local Business News about the family business’s eight pie shops, including one in Troy, along with pies available fresh or frozen at retail stores like Busch’s. One thing we learned is that Achatz provides beautifully wrapped individual pies for weddings and other events. Look for fall seasonal flavors coming soon!
Local Business News talked with Trent Chapman, co-owner of Ground Control Coffee Roasters in downtown Farmington. The coffee shop, which also sells its coffee online, will celebrate its one-year anniversary in September. Stop by Ground Control for coffee, espresso, latte, tea, sandwiches, store-made muffins and more. They’re open as late as 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Kevin O’Mara, owner of O’Mara’s restaurant in Berkley, gave Local Business News the latest scoop on his 30-year-old business. The bar and restaurant is recently renovated and features everything from steaks to burgers to gluten-free tacos. Kevin prides himself on serving “real” food, and has even dedicated an area of his restaurant to an indoor garden. Check out O’Mara’s live music and dinner shows.
Local Business News and Mike Kneffel, co-owner of Blair Hall Specialty Coffee, discussed how the Auburn Hills-based business has grown since its 2019 founding. Kneffel explained the importance of the roasting process, how he’s expanded the company’s reach into Whole Foods and other local stores, Blair Hall’s new Corporate Dining Concepts venture and more.
Project manager turned candy connoisseur Dave Sklena sat down with Local Business News to discuss his 15-year-old business. A 2008 layoff led Sklena to open the downtown Clawson candy company, and it’s grown in popularity since. For years, Sklena’s young son had no idea his dad owned a candy shop. Sklena told him he was a farmer. Now the 7-year-old enjoys working with his dad at the 4,000-square-foot shop where you can get anything you loved as a kid, plus new items like freeze-dried gummy worms.
Kaye Watcharawipa, owner of Thai 101 in Royal Oak told us about her authentic Thai restaurant, which includes favorite menu items like curry, pad Thai, Thai fried rice and more. Customers can ask for dishes with less spice and can also get vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals. The small eatery, located on Woodward Avenue south of 14 Mile, offers counter service only and does a good deal of online and take out orders, but it does have a welcoming bar area for casual dining inside the restaurant.
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