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Bob McClure started McClure’s Pickles with his brother, Joe, in 2006, using their grandma’s recipe for all-natural pickles made with fresh cucumbers. Today, McClure’s...
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Mary O’Connor, co-owner of Chocolate Chipped Bakery, stopped by to tell us about her new storefront. The bakery’s quarter-pound cookies have been a favorite...
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Margi Mason, owner of Mrs. Mason’s Co., based in Royal Oak, ships her unique brittles all over the country. You can order via her...
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Sheri Hunter, marketing and PR specialist for the Birmingham Shopping District, stopped by to announce the results of the first annual burger contest in...
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Blake George, owner of Adachi in Birmingham, stopped by to tell us about this Japanese-inspired restaurant, located inside the Peabody mansion. In addition to...
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The manager of O Grizzly’s in Auburn Hills, Jon Gappy, stopped by to introduce us to this new restaurant. It’s been open for...
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Como’s has graced the corner of Woodward and Nine Mile since 1961, but was recently taken over by new owners. TJ Shibbins, general manager,...
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Yolla Awad, an experienced restauranter, wanted to open a unique business, and she did that in January 2024 in Farmington Hills. Perfect Pairing is...
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Mike Shaw, executive chef of Social Birmingham stopped by to tell us about his “upscale comfort food” restaurant, complete with the only rooftop bar...
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Madam, located inside the Daxton Hotel in Birmingham, is participating in Birmingham’s month long burger contest, and is offering a wagyu smash burger...
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Rich Lockwood is the co-owner of Motor City Gas Whiskey Distillery, a small-batch distillery in downtown Royal Oak. The business has distilled 90 different...
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Mark Wolok, vice president of business development for Savvy Sliders, stopped by to tell us about the Savvy Sliders menu, which includes nine different...
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Jill Kasle opened Bombshell Treat Bar in Berkley in April 2024 after doing catering and farmers markets. The “dessert restaurant” offers hand-churned ice cream...
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Camp Ticonderoga is a fixture on Sylvan Lake Golf Course in Troy. Known for its cozy and outdoorsy decor, it offers a wide variety...
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Scott Brown, owner of Zeoli’s Italian in downtown Clawson, likes to call his restaurant a “hidden gem.” The eatery features modern Italian dishes like...
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Ida Zhouli knows the benefits of sourdough baked goods firsthand, and now she’s sharing it with others at Sourdough Ida in Troy. Open now...
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Bob Ciaciuch, general manager and Tina Pasquali, owner/partner, stopped by to tell us about Too Ra Loo, a bar and eatery in downtown Rochester....
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Four Corners Diner co-owners Marty Hutnick and Rob Edmunds love what they do, and it shows. Their breakfast-and-lunch eatery is a Romeo community hangout...
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Erica Kososky, manager, and Chef Brian Gruener described the sophisticated atmosphere of The Hemmingway Room in downtown Rochester. The 21-and-up craft cocktail bar features...
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Robin Silveri, co-owner of O’Tooles, and Carlos Cook, the chef, are celebrating the downtown Royal Oak’s 22nd anniversary this year. The eatery features 40...
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Max Leonard always loved baking, and he got really good at making sourdough bread. Beginning in 2018, he sold it out of his home...
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Collier Willis, chef and owner of House of Barbecue in downtown Clawson, has honed his cooking skills over the years, even serving food out...
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Mojave Cantina in downtown Clawson is well-known for its fresh, authentic Mexican fare – some of it with a twist, like the Southwest egg...
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Nick Perrone and his business partner Vince Palazzolo have made a conscious decision to remain Michigan-based. Their company, operated out of Shelby Township, makes...
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Penny White opened Saltwater Eatery in Troy just a few months ago. Her eatery is famous for its lobster rolls, but also offers seafood...
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Marlo Bendon opened Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen in Plymouth in honor of her father. She offers small businesses a way to create their products...
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Karyn Kennedy is a longtime healthcare worker who founded Salads For Life, starting with her Vinaigrette LIfe dressing. It’s a refrigerated dressing with no...
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Doug and Ally Cohen, owners of Detroit Jerky, took over the business in December 2023 because they loved the product so much. Detroit Jerky...
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Sam Gruenberg, sales & marketing manager for DraftKings in Troy, stopped by to tell us about this multifaceted sports bar, which features arcade games...
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Moe Zahr, owner of Paris Baguette in Birmingham, told us about some of the unique items you can find in the bakery cafe, including...
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Alexandra Fabre and Kate Gordon are good friends and now co-owners of Wildflour, a brand new bakery and cafe in Troy. The eatery offers...
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Eli Green, owner and proprietor of Stumblebum Beer Co. in Troy, found his love for beer and cheese pairings while living in New York....
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Lorene Laurence, market manager for the Dodge Park Farmers Market in Sterling Heights, explained how the market creates a “party every Thursday night.” Check...
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Jaimi Brook, events and operations manager for the City of Birmingham, stopped by to tell us about this Sunday market, which runs 9 a.m....
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Chris Paquet is a trained chef who works at a local restaurant, but he also runs Gnomerie Kitchen out of his home in Farmington...
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Ashley Priest is the self-proclaimed chief spice officer of Saffron & Salt, a home grown condiment business based in Royal Oak. You can find...
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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...
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If you like Korean food, head to Noori Chicken in Clawson, a takeout restaurant famous for its Korean fried chicken and authentic sauces. If...
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If you like Korean food, head to Noori Chicken in Clawson, a takeout restaurant famous for its Korean fried chicken and authentic sauces. If...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Amy Jean Thompson and her husband Matt Lange are from-scratch cooks at heart. They operated Ideal Bite Catering and the Ideal Bite Kitchen in...
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Throughout 2021, Shawn MacDonell and Ryan Kavanagh worked on renovating the old Page’s Food & Spirits building in downtown Farmington, and the co-owners were...
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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...
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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...
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Melissa Lavender opened Uma’s Market & Cafe in downtown Mount Clemens as a way to offer something the area was lacking – a place...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Morgan Hammoud, owner of Debone Grill in Farmington, enjoys cooking Mediterranean food the way his grandmother used to. He uses traditional family recipes to...
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Just before the pandemic hit, Missy LaRussa took over Kitchen Creations as the longtime baking supplies company’s third woman owner. The niche business now...
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Located in the historic Western Knitting Mill in downtown Rochester, Rochester Mills Beer Co. is not only a fixture in Rochester, but is the...
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Rifino Valentine, founder and owner of Valentine Distilling Co. in downtown Ferndale, shared his passion for small-batch, handcrafted spirits, which he’s been making and...
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Lindsay Kennedy, owner of Dolcetto Cheese & Specialty Goods, loves to “get weird,” she says, so she decided to host a celebration of Dolcetto’s...
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Jordan Smith, owner and chef for Coer restaurant in downtown Ferndale, described his vision for upscale food served in a casual setting. The French-inspired...
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Miguel Arzate, general manager of Taques Bar and Grill in downtown Farmington, spoke passionately about this new restaurant. Designed with some “pizzazz” for date...
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Elwin Greenwald, owner and chef for Elwin & Co. in Berkley, told us about his long-time business, which opened in 1991. Located in Berkley...
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We spoke with Katheryn and Jon Stoia, co-owners of a new type of self-serve bar and eatery in Royal Oak called North End Taproom....
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Suzy Silvestre, owner and chef for Chive Kitchen in Farmington, described her journey from a vegan restaurant to a large-scale, off-premises caterer that specializes...
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Kevin Sell, one of six sibling co-owners of Barb’s Pasties & Pizza in Clawson, described how his parents’ legacy came about. The carryout restaurant...
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Jason Smith has owned Silver Dairy, an ice cream stand in Farmington, for 15 years. Last year, he found a way to keep it...
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Matt Knio, owner of Cannelle Patisserie in downtown Farmington, with other stores in Ann Arbor, Birmingham and Detroit, told us about his journey to...
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The owner of Impreza Catering, Sonia Kobylecki, has always enjoyed cooking and is happy to have made her passion into a career. The 15-year-old...
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Krystal Robertson, owner/operator of O’Halloran’s in downtown Mount Clemens, told LBN Food about her modern take on the European public house, which also has...
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Claude Bouly, owner and chef for The French Lady in Birmingham, explained that if you’re looking for fresh French food, her restaurant is the...
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Kelli Lewton, owner and chef for Two Unique Caterers & Event Planners in Royal Oak told us about her 35-year-old business, which specializes in...
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Lora Preston, owner of Peacock’s Poultry Farm in Troy, told us about her 95-year-old business, started in 1928 by her great grandfather, George Peacock....
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Kal Jaafar is the owner/operator of La Pecora Nera in downtown Farmington, which debuted in August 2023. La Pecora Nera opened in Detroit in...
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Melissa Lavender, owner of Clementine’s in downtown Mount Clemens, which is named for her grandmother, is happy to be celebrating her second year in...
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Jennifer Hawk, general manager of Orleans Sports Cafe in downtown Mount Clemens, spoke to us about the long-running business, which includes a full menu,...
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Local Business News caught up with Never Forgotten Bakery, which is carrying on the legacy of the longtime Sunflour Bakhaus in downtown Farmington. Located...
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Russell Hilgendorf, owner of Delightful Donuts in downtown Mount Clemens, was happy to talk to Local Business News about his fairly new business. His...
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Christina Kalfaian, owner of Troy-based Papa’s Kitchen, relayed the legacy of her father, Jimmy Papadopoulo, who immigrated from Greece and worked in the restaurant...
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Berkley Restaurant Weekend in downtown Berkley is Oct. 6 and 7, and Katie Kutscher said it kicks off a month of fun events in...
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Local Business News caught up with Troy Escape and its house restaurant, Eats and Crafts. Rebecca Bullock, corporate events and marketing manager, gave us...
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Wes Pikula, a Buddy’s veteran and now the chief branding officer, talked with Local Business News about the company’s original Detroit-style pizza. With 22...
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Local Business News talked with Phil and Maryanne Munroe, proud owners of The Spice & Tea Exchange in downtown Rochester. They invite you to...
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Boris Jovanoski, executive chef for Park 600, located inside the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester, told us about the upscale restaurant’s offerings. There...
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Local Business News talked with Doug Busch, owner and community development director for this family business, which goes back to 1975. With 16 locations,...
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Zach Achatz of Achatz Handmade Pie Company told Local Business News about the family business’s eight pie shops, including one in Troy, along with...
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Local Business News talked with Trent Chapman, co-owner of Ground Control Coffee Roasters in downtown Farmington. The coffee shop, which also sells its coffee...
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Kevin O’Mara, owner of O’Mara’s restaurant in Berkley, gave Local Business News the latest scoop on his 30-year-old business. The bar and restaurant is...
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Local Business News and Mike Kneffel, co-owner of Blair Hall Specialty Coffee, discussed how the Auburn Hills-based business has grown since its 2019 founding....
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Project manager turned candy connoisseur Dave Sklena sat down with Local Business News to discuss his 15-year-old business. A 2008 layoff led Sklena to...
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Kaye Watcharawipa, owner of Thai 101 in Royal Oak told us about her authentic Thai restaurant, which includes favorite menu items like curry,...
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Local Business News caught up with Lindsay Kennedy, owner of Dolcetto Cheese & Specialty Goods in downtown Farmington (formerly, The Cheese Lady) since September...
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Jason Edelston, the new owner of Rays’ Ice Cream in Royal Oak since summer 2022, told Local Business News about the new flavors available...