The Royal Oak Farmers Market is one of the few indoor markets in southeast Michigan. The 22,000-square-foot building will soon be celebrating its centennial anniversary. Shelly Mazur, market manager, told us about the variety of vendors who sell rare plants, produce and specialty foods on Saturdays. You can also visit on Sundays for the antiques market, and the market is adding a Friday shopping day this year. The building is also available for special events.
Walt Gajewski had a vision for the Farmington Farmers Market, and it came true. The well-attended market now has a pavilion with heat and bathrooms, and it’s doubled in size since Gajewski took over. Opening day is Saturday, May 4, and will feature the opening bell ringing, a color guard, a band, the mayor’s welcome and more. Each week has a different theme, including flower day Mother’s Day weekend, strawberry shortcake day and a corn roast.
If you like Korean food, head to Noori Chicken in Clawson, a takeout restaurant famous for its Korean fried chicken and authentic sauces. If you’re interested in a fun night out, check out the adjacent gastropub, Pocha, which serves the same dishes, along with Soju, a popular Korean alcoholic drink, and Korean beer. Owner Andy Kwon said the business has gone “viral” over the last year, and people enjoy the festive, fun environment of the gastropub. You might have to wait for a seat, though – there are only 11 seats available.
If you’re looking for a seat at Bella Piatti, a high-end Italian restaurant in downtown Birmingham, it’s best to call and make a reservation. The owner, Nino Cutraro, spoke with us about his popular eatery, which often hosts celebrities like Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci and many more. Here you can enjoy authentic Italian dishes like calamari, orecchiette con rapini, tagliatelle bolognese and more, plus weekly specials. You could also take your chances for a prime seat at the bar or on the new outdoor patio, both first come, first served.
Mark Mendola believes in re-imagining restaurants, and that’s just what he’s done with D’Marco’s and The Backdoor in downtown Rochester. D’Marco’s, which is celebrating its sixth anniversary, just got an oven to make wood-fired pizzas and renovated its dining room, and The Backdoor is literally the back door of D’Marco’s – formally a private dining area – featuring Mexican cuisine, 150 different tequilas and an intimate speakeasy vibe. Enjoy craft cocktails, Bourbons, wines and more at either place, as well a wide range of Italian and Mexican dishes.
Jannie Teitelbaum’s retirement project, making pot pies out of her home, has grown into a statewide pot pie company, with a kitchen and store in Clawson and hundreds of Michigan stores that carry the frozen pies. Chicken pot pie is the favorite, but there’s also beef, Italian meatball, vegetarian and even some gluten free options. Try out Great Lakes breakfast pies and desserts too. They have cinnamon sugar pie chips, cookies, apple pies and more.
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