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Looking For A Rooftop Patio In Oakland County? Social Kitchen Is The Place To Be

Even though I live ten minutes from downtown Birmingham I rarely go there. Let’s face it: Getting around there can be a pain, especially if you’re not familiar with it. However, I think I might actually have a reason to go there now. Last night I was invited to a media event at Social Kitchen to check out their new rooftop patio. Since this was a planned event, this isn’t a normal service review where we show up unannounced. But the views were great and the food delicious. This s...

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The Woodward Corridor 5: Things To Do For The Weekend Of June 2-4

This weekend looks like there will be plenty of things to do along the Woodward corridor. Have a great weekend, and have fun in Ferndale, Birmingham, and Bloomfield. If you have events in cities that touch Woodward Avenue, hit up our submission form. Improv Comedy Games – Ferndale  If you are in the mood for some on the fly entertainment, I suggest making a plan to go to the Magic Bag on Friday night. The Improv Comedy Games will be coming to town for one night, and will be performing t...

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I Hopped In A Cryotherapy Chamber Today. Here's What It Was Like.

It was an unseasonably warm fall day today. And in the name of new experiences, I willingly hopped into what would become a minus 264 degree Fahrenheit chamber. It’s called Cryotherapy. Strange as it may sound, the practice has actually been around for some time. It began in Japan in the 1970s but has gained momentum in recent years due to its popularity with professional athletes, who utilize the treatment to speed up recovery time after an injury. I visited the newly opened Cryobalance the...

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Whole Foods Announces New Flagship Michigan Location

The popular grocery chain, Whole Foods Market, has announced that it will open it’s new flagship Michigan location in 2017. The opening will replace the 23,000-square-foot Troy Somerset location at 2880 West Maple Road. The new location change isn’t too far from its current home. The store will move down the road to a 46,000-square-foot location in the 2100 block of East Maple Road in Birmingham. “Whole Foods Market has been serving the Troy and Birmingham communities for many years in a r...

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5 Places You’ll Want To Be During The 21st Annual Dream Cruise

What’s that smell? Yup, you guessed it. It’s that time of year again when car-exhaust fills the air and tire tracks cover 21.48 miles of the historic M-1, also known as Woodward Avenue. It’s the largest one-day automotive event, and for its 21st year, The Woodward Dream Cruise is going to do it big. For car enthusiasts, it’s basically a holiday, and for classic car owners, it’s a time to gloat and show off that 1968 Firebird you’ve kept sheltered through the winter months. Even if you don’t ha...

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Put The Style Back In Your Workout With These Tips From Capsule Detroit

Whether you’re gearing up for that 5k run or your Vinyasa yoga class, you want to look your best. I mean, “look good, feel good” doesn’t only apply to your workday productivity right? Big name brands like Lululemon can suppress the individuality of your active wear, which is why Capsule Detroit owners Jennifer McManus and Megan Bonanni strive to put that wow-factor back in your workout. “Wearing clothes that you think you look better in might motivate you to work a little harder, lift a little...

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Shift Digital Awarded Grant for Investment and Job Creation, Company To Stay In Birmingham

Sanctus, LLC (doing business as Shift Digitial), a digital marketing and technology solutions company that focuses on automotive clients, has plans to expand into new offices in downtown Birmingham. The expansion project will generate a total capital investment of $2.3 million while creating 93 jobs. As a result of the economic benefits the expansion will bring, Shift Digital has been awarded a $465,000 grant from the Michigan Business Development Program. The grant is performance-based and re...

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QUICK LOOK: The New Townhouse Location In Downtown Detroit

If you’re looking for a place to have a spirited cocktail steps from the Spirit of Detroit statue, look no further, as Townhouse has slipped into the prime location in the Ally Financial building (formerly the HQ of Comerica Bank) at the intersection of Woodward and Congress. Trundling in, here’s what we found. For those who do not know, Townhouse also has a location in the suburb of Birmingham. The decor is beautiful urban chic. It’s clean and looks very big-city. The decor of the place has...

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Birmingham's Griffin Claw Brewery Breaks Ground For Expansion

Rejoice craft beer fans! Griffin Claw Brewery in Birmingham is expanding. The posh biergarten broke ground on a five month expansion for their 4600 sq. ft. Cellar House barrel-aging room, critical to their long-term plan of distributing at a second Michigan supermarket. They already distribute at Kroger. This is impressive growth considering they are not even two-years-old as a business. What is the key to their success? “Demand,” said Scott LePage. “In order to scale, you have to commit. We...

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Tomo's Coffee On A Bicycle Cart Will Be Coming To A Farmers Market Near You Thanks To Kickstarter Success

At first blush, coffee on bicycle cart sounds a little crazy (and tasty), but it’s coming to Metro Detroit thanks to a popular online crowdfunding campaign. Tomo Coffee Company has surpassed their $7000 Kickstarter goal by more than $1,000 for a custom-made bike cart. The unique bike will transport a cold brew keg and tap system to sell ready-to-drink 16-ounce cups of coffee for $3 to $4. Business partners Kara Eggebrecht, Wesley Eggebrecht and Alex Mackenzie were able to reach their goal...