What’s New? – Buddy’s Pizza

What’s New? – Buddy’s Pizza

by | Jun 19, 2025 | Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Farmington Hills, LBN Food, LBN What's New, Novi, Royal Oak, Troy

Joe Dominiak, CEO of Buddy’s Pizza, stopped by to fill us in on what’s going on for Buddy’s 79th anniversary this summer. First off, you can enjoy the 79 special through June 23, an eight-square pizza topped with 79 old world peperoni, retailing for $19.46, and with $1 going to benefit the Detroit Police Athletic League. You can also get Buddy’s annual anniversary cards at all locations. They include six vouchers valid through December for $7.90 off an eight-square pizza. Finally, on June 17, animals at the Detroit Zoo will be treated to their food in Buddy’s Pizza boxes. Additionally, $1 from every pizza sold that day will benefit the Detroit Zoological Society.

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Witch Topokki

Witch Topokki

by | Jun 19, 2025 | LBN Food, Troy

In April, a new dining concept launched in Troy: Witch Topokki, featuring Korean street food. Diners choose different rice cakes or noodles, sauces, protein, vegetables and more, and then cook everything on a hot plate. There’s also a range of items like Korean chicken to choose from, plus fresh fruit and ice cream for dessert. The eatery offers a full bar, plus cocktails like Asian draft beer, sake, soju and more. Enjoy watching your favorite sports game while you eat, or simply enjoy several helpings of your creations for lunch or dinner.

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Bakehouse 46

Bakehouse 46

by | Jun 12, 2025 | Birmingham, Ferndale, LBN Food, Rochester

Ashley Serra is the district manager for Bakehouse 46, a collaboration between Blake’s Farms in Armada and Cupcake Station. The bakery cafes are located in Birmingham, Ferndale, Rochester and three more metro Detroit locations. Stop in for coffee, cider and donuts year-round, breakfast or lunch sandwiches, and treats like fresh-baked cupcakes and ice cream. This month’s featured cupcake is strawberry lemonade twist, inspired by in-season strawberries, filled with lemon and topped with white chocolate cream cheese frosting. 

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What’s New? – Barb’s Pizza and Pasties

What’s New? – Barb’s Pizza and Pasties

by | Jun 12, 2025 | Clawson, LBN Food, LBN What's New

Kevin Sell, one of the owners of Barb’s Pizza and Pasties in Clawson, stopped by to tell us about the business’s 41st anniversary this year. Barb’s claim to fame is Upper Peninsula-style pasties, including beef, chicken and veggie, plus pizza, cabbage rolls, carrot cake and other from-scratch dishes. The family business uses the same recipes it’s used since it started with his mother cooking pasties for neighbors. One recent addition is the ability to order Barb’s via Door Dash. Order online or via phone to pick up in store. You can even get frozen pasties to cook later.

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LBN’S Farmer’s Market Updates – June 2025

LBN’S Farmer’s Market Updates – June 2025

by | Jun 5, 2025 | Birmingham, Farmington, LBN Food, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights

Since Farmers Markets are about as local as they come, we’re running a monthly market update to tell you what’s happening each month at the markets we’ve interviewed. Check out upcoming events at the Birmingham, Dodge Park, Farmington and Royal Oak Farmers Markets.

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What’s New? – The French Lady

What’s New? – The French Lady

by | Jun 5, 2025 | Birmingham, LBN Food, LBN What's New

Alex Lescure is the personal chef for The French Lady in Birmingham, a restaurant his mom started about five years ago. The restaurant is temporarily closed right now, but Alex provides personal chef services for small groups and parties in people’s homes and other venues. He’s been cooking since he was 15 and trained at the Paris Culinary School. All of his food is locally sourced, as he works with local farmers markets and other suppliers to obtain ingredients. You can book Alex via his contact information on the French Lady website or on Facebook.

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