Birmingham Pub

Birmingham Pub

by | Mar 14, 2024 | Birmingham, LBN Food

If you’re looking for a gastropub experience in a fun atmosphere, head to Birmingham Pub. Offering craft cocktails like Pretty in Pink and others made with fresh squeezed juices, along with from-scratch dishes like pierogi and Grey Goose shrimp penne, the pub in downtown Birmingham is a popular destination for lunch, dinner and weekend brunches. Blendi Suvaria, general manager of Birmingham Pub, described a diverse brunch menu that includes everything from lemon ricotta pancakes to omelets and a healthy acai bowl. As it gets warmer, the upstairs bar windows will open up to add to the celebratory atmosphere. Online reservations are available through Open Table.

Batter Up

Batter Up

by | Mar 7, 2024 | Farmington, LBN Food

Lizabeth Hanks is a MIchigan State student studying computer science who also likes to bake. She’s experimented over the years and researched recipes, and last year she founded Batter Up, a home-based baking business in Farmington. She likes making decorated sugar cookies the best, but she can do cakes and cupcakes for special events, and is even planning to make a wedding cake and cupcakes this August. Contact Liz via phone or Instagram to discuss baked goods for a special occasion or just for fun.

Uma’s Market & Cafe

Uma’s Market & Cafe

by | Feb 29, 2024 | LBN Food, Mount Clemens

Melissa Lavender opened Uma’s Market & Cafe in downtown Mount Clemens as a way to offer something the area was lacking – a place to get affordable yet healthy to-go items like sandwiches, soups, salads, fruit and more. Named for her bulldog pug, Uma, the cafe is open for a late breakfast, lunch or early dinner. There are a couple tables for seating, or you can grab and go. Stop in and try one of Uma’s unique Red Bull mocktails. 

Champagne Chocolates

Champagne Chocolates

by | Feb 29, 2024 | LBN Food, Mount Clemens

John Merideth, Jessica Cory and Trip Dixon are the new co-owners of Champagne Chocolates in downtown Mount Clemens. The shop provides a wealth of chocolates for gifts, corporate events, showers and weddings, and more. All the products are made onsite, including the popular truffles and toffee, as well as seasonal items like Easter bunnies and eggs for the upcoming holiday. The trio plans to expand the brand to be offered in boutiques, markets and grocery stores in the near future.

Culantro Peruvian Eatery

Culantro Peruvian Eatery

by | Feb 22, 2024 | Ferndale, LBN Food

Betty Shuell and Alvaro Herrera are co-owners of Culantro, a Peruvian restaurant in downtown Ferndale. The mother-son team spoke about their passion for Peruvian cuisine and their desire to make every meal a celebrati on. Culantro offers a range of traditional dishes like ceviche (served with a little less heat than it would have in Peru), pollo a la brasa, empanadas and more. And don’t forget dessert. Among the choices are a light and fluffy passion fruit mousse and flan, a creamy custard dessert. Shuell would also love for people to check out Culantro’s new location on Main Street in Ann Arbor, which opened just two months ago.

Grape Leaves

Grape Leaves

by | Feb 15, 2024 | LBN Food, Troy

Mike Chalhoub has been in the restaurant since he was very young, and for the last 20 years, he’s run Grape Leaves, a full-service Mediterranean restaurant in Troy. The eatery, located on Maple and Coolidge, features classics like deboned chicken, shish kabob, vegetarian and lamb grape leaves, vegetarian classics like mujadara, raw juices and more. You can order online or dine in, and Grape Leaves will also happily cater your next event.