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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What’s New? – Ptashka Crepes

What’s New? – Ptashka Crepes

by | May 22, 2025 | LBN Food, LBN What's New, Oak Park

Jenya Semenkova, manager of Ptashka Crepes, was excited to tell us about trying out for Shark Tank earlier this month. We may see her on the show if Ptashka is chosen. Also, market season is here, and Ptashka will be at Eastern Market every other Saturday and Birmingham Farmers Market every other Sunday, as well as at markets in Traverse City and Petoskey. You will also see Ptashka at the Berkley Pride Block Party on June 21. The business is just a couple years old, and is now in 150 stores in 10 states. 

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LBN Self – Yoga Moves MS

LBN Self – Yoga Moves MS

by | May 20, 2025 | Farmington Hills, LBN Self, LBN What's New, Troy

Mindy Eisenberg, founder and director of Yoga Moves MS, is on a mission to help people feel better through adaptable yoga. She encourages anyone living with a chronic illness to attend their live and virtual signature event, Holistic Health and Wellness Forum for MS, on May 21st. Learn more and register here: https://yogamovesanybody.org/holistic-health-forums/ 

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What’s New? – Perfect Pairing Market

What’s New? – Perfect Pairing Market

by | May 8, 2025 | Farmington Hills, LBN Food, LBN What's New

Yolla Awad, owner of Perfect Pairing Market in Farmington Hills, told us about the market’s Mother’s Day offerings. The specialty wine, cheese and food store is offering gift certificates, monthly wine subscriptions and a customizable gift box that can include wine and specialty goods like Cherry Republic jams. One other unique Mother’s Day offering is a bottle of wine of your choice adorned with flowers from a local shop – a great presentation for mom. Stop by Perfect Pairing on 10 Mile Road for wine and goods you can’t find elsewhere, or just to enjoy a glass of wine at the wine bar. 

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What’s New? – Rochester Mills Beer Co – Mother’s Day

What’s New? – Rochester Mills Beer Co – Mother’s Day

by | May 8, 2025 | LBN Food, LBN What's New, Rochester

Jon Lapolla, director of marketing and sales for Rochester Mills Beer Co., told us about the eatery’s upcoming Mother’s Day brunch, featuring chicken and waffles, salmon, a Maurice salad, a mimosa and bloody Mary bar, and more. Reserve a table for 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon or 1 p.m., or come for dinner, which includes the restaurant’s full menu. Located in the historic Western Knitting Mill in downtown Rochester, Rochester Mills not only makes and serves beer (20 taps available), but offers a full bar and many great choices for lunch or dinner. 

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What’s New? – Farmington Farmer’s Market

What’s New? – Farmington Farmer’s Market

by | May 1, 2025 | Farmington, LBN Food, LBN What's New

Peggy Castine, a volunteer and website editor for the Farmington Farmers Market in downtown Farmington, stopped by to give us a preview of this year’s market, opening May 3 at 9 a.m. Opening day will feature the ringing of the market bell by a farmer from Two Tracks Acres, a new organic farm featured this year, plus a color guard, the national anthem and more. We look forward to flower day at the market on May 10, plus favorites like strawberry shortcake day in June and the second annual apple dessert bake-off in September. See the website, www.farmingtonfarmersmarket.com, for a weekly schedule of events and a list of vendors.

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