Omar The title (Mainstreet Pub) has nothing to do with Bob Seger, but a restaurant in Allendale Michigan where I have had lunch with my daughter Samantha when I am in town visiting her at school. I did not know that this is part of a restaurant chain. Normally, if you follow our blog you know … Read more
Every year around Jen’s birthday in August, we receive in the mail a coupon from Rochester Mills brewery. This coupon is for a free entrée and free beer glass, so naturally, we gotta go. Rochester Mills is a very spacious restaurant with an outside patio and an area that features local music, but they are … Read more
My daughter has an interest in nostalgia and family history. So for the past year I have been driving around the metro area showing her the houses I grew up in and the places I hung out with my friends as well as restaurants I went to as a kid with my family. One day … Read more
Hogs Hollow is a BBQ joint in Utica, located on Cass/old Van Dyke area. I have been there on 3 different occasions. The first time, was to watch a band called Blue Spectrum play there. Hogs Hollow has a large upstairs area that is great for live music. The bar has a nice selection of … Read more
Cantoro is a name I had heard often. Everyone who goes to their location in Plymouth swears that their Italian food is some of the best. Jen and I went to the new Troy location last night. We were able to secure a reservation and sat outside. Now this is the old Tremonti restaurant behind the … Read more
Jen and I were at Eastern Market last week looking around like we frequently do in the summer. We were hungry for breakfast so we decided to try the Farmers Restaurant. We were encouraged, because their sign said that were famous for their corned beef. Also, the place was packed which is usually a good … Read more
Jen and I decided to try Parker’s Hilltop Brewery in Clarkston on Saturday night. We had heard many good things about it and the reviews were always stellar. We were not sure how the visit was going to be because when we called to make a reservation they said that they were not taking any … Read more
I must apologize, this is a very late review dating from the summer. Eddie V’s opened on Metro Parkway in June 2017 and right away became a hot spot. There is complimentary valet parking, but if you don’t feel like surrendering your car or tipping you better arrive early. Jen and I have gone there … Read more
Marine City is quaint little town with a bustling main street that has antique shops,theaters ice cream parlors and a variety of restaurants. One of these restaurants is the Marine City Fish Company. This is a rather unassuming place with very little space, so reservations are a must. My beautiful Jen and I were meeting … Read more
My beautiful Jen and I always try to go to Eastern Market a few times a year. We always come back with a ton of tomatoes that we share with my folks. This year we decided to eat at Vivios. We heard that the place has good food and is famous for their Bloody Marys. … Read more
