Park 600

Park 600

Boris Jovanoski, executive chef for Park 600, located inside the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester, told us about the upscale restaurant’s offerings. There you can get anything from a great brunch to a steak or salmon dinner to oven-fired pizzas. Park 600 focuses on locally sourced food and changes its menu seasonally. Visit the eatery for upcoming events like the Maker’s Mark bourbon dinner, or stop by for drink and appetizer specials during happy hour.

Craving more local food stories? Check out our LBN Food page for exclusive interviews with the best restaurants, cafés, and eateries in town!

Want to see what your local businesses have been up to? Check out our What’s New page for follow-up interviews and the latest updates from your favorite spots!

Busch’s Fresh Food Markets

Busch’s Fresh Food Markets

Local Business News talked with Doug Busch, owner and community development director for this family business, which goes back to 1975. With 16 locations, including one in Rochester and other metro Detroit and Ann Arbor area stores, Busch’s prides itself on supporting local farmers and food manufacturers. A central kitchen in Clinton ensures consistency in Busch’s baked goods and other fresh foods. The company also supports local charities through food and milk drives, and stays involved in community charities like Forgotten Harvest.

Craving more local food stories? Check out our LBN Food page for exclusive interviews with the best restaurants, cafés, and eateries in town!

Want to see what your local businesses have been up to? Check out our What’s New page for follow-up interviews and the latest updates from your favorite spots!

Achatz Handmade Pie Co.

Achatz Handmade Pie Co.

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!

Craving more local food stories? Check out our LBN Food page for exclusive interviews with the best restaurants, cafés, and eateries in town!

Want to see what your local businesses have been up to? Check out our What’s New page for follow-up interviews and the latest updates from your favorite spots!

Ground Control Coffee Roasters

Ground Control Coffee Roasters

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.  

Craving more local food stories? Check out our LBN Food page for exclusive interviews with the best restaurants, cafés, and eateries in town!

Want to see what your local businesses have been up to? Check out our What’s New page for follow-up interviews and the latest updates from your favorite spots!

O’Mara’s Restaurant

O’Mara’s Restaurant

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. 

Craving more local food stories? Check out our LBN Food page for exclusive interviews with the best restaurants, cafés, and eateries in town!

Want to see what your local businesses have been up to? Check out our What’s New page for follow-up interviews and the latest updates from your favorite spots!

Blair Hall Coffee Update

Blair Hall Coffee Update

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.

Craving more local food stories? Check out our LBN Food page for exclusive interviews with the best restaurants, cafés, and eateries in town!

Want to see what your local businesses have been up to? Check out our What’s New page for follow-up interviews and the latest updates from your favorite spots!