Mrs Mason’s Co.

Mrs Mason’s Co.

Margi Mason, owner of Mrs. Mason’s Co., based in Royal Oak, ships her unique brittles all over the country. You can order via her website and find 14 different brittles, including the popular Chocolate Covered Cherry Brittle, Best Friends Brittle with white and dark chocolate and Bare-Naked Cashew Brittle. Margi said her recipe is unique, producing a brittle that contains no corn syrup or baking soda and that delivers a crisp, but not hard, texture. Order by Dec. 16 to get your brittle by Christmas.

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Birmingham Shopping District

Birmingham Shopping District

Sheri Hunter, marketing and PR specialist for the Birmingham Shopping District, stopped by to announce the results of the first annual burger contest in Birmingham. Out of 18 participating restaurants, Adachi won with its “Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover” burger, created by Executive Chef Lloyd Roberts and Executive Sous Chef Eppie Marie. Sheri gave us the rundown on future Birmingham events, including Santa visits, horse-drawn carriage rides, the winter markt and tree lighting, and more.

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Adachi

Adachi

Blake George, owner of Adachi in Birmingham, stopped by to tell us about this Japanese-inspired restaurant, located inside the Peabody mansion. In addition to sushi, Adachi offers popular items like the kobe slider and crispy chicken, plus “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover,” a burger inspired by the Birmingham burger contest running this month. It features a crispy, Katsu-style wagyu beef patty, topped with bacon jam, frisée, provolone, caramelized onions and jalapeños, all served on a sesame brioche bun. 

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O Grizzly’s Bar & Bistro

O Grizzly’s Bar & Bistro

The manager of O Grizzly’s in Auburn Hills, Jon Gappy, stopped by to introduce us to  this new restaurant. It’s been open for about three weeks and celebrated a grand opening on Oct. 21. Located on the outskirts of Oakland University, O Grizzly’s is a college bar with an elevated menu, Michigan beers and craft cocktails. Offerings include the popular tandoori wings, fettuccine alfredo, pizza, sandwiches and more. Stop by to watch pro and college sports alike in this welcoming atmosphere.

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Como’s

Como’s

Como’s has graced the corner of Woodward and Nine Mile since 1961, but was recently taken over by new owners. TJ Shibbins, general manager, and Henry Van Dusen, executive chef, stopped by to tell us about the large restaurant’s fun atmosphere. Best known for its pizza, Como’s also offers a unique Saturday and Sunday brunch menu, plus entrees like blackened salmon, chicken piccata and more. You can still enjoy Como’s big patio in the fall, with some heaters and plexiglass to shield you from the weather!

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Perfect Pairing Market

Perfect Pairing Market

Yolla Awad, an experienced restauranter, wanted to open a unique business, and she did that in January 2024 in Farmington Hills. Perfect Pairing is a marketplace for unique wine and cheese, plus specialty foods like Cherry Republic products. Stop by her welcoming store on 10 Mile Road and find wine, cider and beer you can’t find anywhere else. On Saturdays from 12 to 3 p.m. stop in for free wine tastings, or sign up for a full tasting event that occurs monthly at a local hall. Yolla is proud to note that Perfect Pairing was nominated for Best New Business and Best Small Business.

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