Barbara Marriner stopped by to tell us about The Cheese Lady in Rochester, a purveyor of fresh cheeses, specialty foods, gift baskets and more. As a cheese monger, she and her staff enjoy helping customers find the right cheese from the cheese counter.for any event or meal. Located in a former Victorian house, The Cheese Lady enjoys participating in Rochester events like the upcoming Art & Apples Festival, during which they’ll provide free wine and cheese tastings.

Hamlin Pub has been a welcoming sports bar and restaurant since it opened in 1992, starting with its original location in Rochester Hills, and now with another Rochester Hills location, plus locations in Clarkston and six other metro Detroit communities. Co-owner Jim Tavano told us about the eatery’s original chicken dumpling stew, plus favorites like salmon, pizza and wings. There’s also a fresh summer menu, featuring lighter fare like pesto shrimp scampi and red, white and blue salad. The pubs have 24 to 30 beers on draft, a wine list and specialty cocktails like voodoo buckets with flavored rums and fresh juices. Come out to have dinner or enjoy a sporting event, like the UFC Fighting events you can watch live at the Clarkston location and three other Hamlin Pub locations.