Mike Shaw, executive chef of Social Birmingham stopped by to tell us about his “upscale comfort food” restaurant, complete with the only rooftop bar in downtown Birmingham. As a participant in the BirminghamBurger competition, the eatery is offering a French dip, with shaved ribeye on an all-beef patty, is already selling 30 to 40 per day. Stop by for happy hour, lunch, dinner or brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Madam, located inside the Daxton Hotel in Birmingham, is participating in Birmingham’s month long burger contest, and is offering a wagyu smash burger with American cheese, a fried egg and Dijonnaise. Executive Chef Jake Szary invites diners throughout the community to visit Madam. Offerings include fresh made pasta, a range of vegetarian appetizers, seafood entrees, a filet and more, plus a full bar, and breakfast and brunch offerings.
Rich Lockwood is the co-owner of Motor City Gas Whiskey Distillery, a small-batch distillery in downtown Royal Oak. The business has distilled 90 different varieties since its inception in 2015, and currently offers 10 to 20 at its tasting room. The business even has its own farm to grow the grain. Look for Motor City Gas Sweating Bullets bourbon at your local liquor store. It’s Motor City Gas’s first retail product, distributed through Great Lakes Wine & Spirits.
Mark Wolok, vice president of business development for Savvy Sliders, stopped by to tell us about the Savvy Sliders menu, which includes nine different sliders, plus chicken fingers, fries, cheesy curds and onion rings. Wolok said workers consistently tell customers, “See you tomorrow,” because they know they’ll be back for more. Savvy Sliders has 39 Michigan locations, including Farmington, Farmington Hills, Troy, Sterling Heights, Rochester and Auburn Hills.
Jill Kasle opened Bombshell Treat Bar in Berkley in April 2024 after doing catering and farmers markets. The “dessert restaurant” offers hand-churned ice cream bars with scratch made toppings like toffee, graham cracker crumble, oreos and more. Build your own bar or choose from 10 featured bars, including campfire dreams and cherry bomb. Don’t forget the grab and go cooler, which includes packed pints, cakes and even dairy- and gluten-free options.
Camp Ticonderoga is a fixture on Sylvan Lake Golf Course in Troy. Known for its cozy and outdoorsy decor, it offers a wide variety of items, from the famous jerk chicken pasta to shepherd’s pie, burgers, salads and sandwiches, plus a full bar. Manager Tim Cooley noted that Camp Ticonderoga has the best patio, overlooking the golf course, in Troy. Don’t forget to order a plate of homemade cookies for dessert!
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