A few weeks ago, my husband was reading his craft beer or whatever magazine. “I bet you can’t name the top five states for microbreweries,” he challenged me. “California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Michigan,” I responded, almost immediately. He stared at me, mouth agape. “That’s so hot,” were the next words out of his...
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I’m going to be very sad on Saturday. Why? Because I have to miss the annual Tour de Troit, the two-wheeled tour of the city, due to a healing leg injury. I’ve been doing the Tour de Troit since 2005, the first fall I lived in the city. My husband and I were still...
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Tomorrow’s the big day for ladies and downtown Royal Oak, as hundreds will be participating in Ladies Night Out at shops and restaurants all over the downtown area. Shops are hosting deals, and some are providing yummy treats to entice you to get in the door. Restaurants are hosting Ladies Night Out drink specials,...
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I’ve waxed enthusiastic about a program to make Royal Oak less motorized and more, well, non-motorized in the past, so it should come as no surprise that I’m thrilled officials are really starting to consider coming up with a plan that will promote getting around on your feet, on two wheels, and to use...
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F-minus four days. With “F” meaning “fork,” of course. Detroit Restaurant Week starts Friday. And I’m getting my chewing muscles ready now. Check out the website here, but I’ll give you some of the details anyway: It kicks off Friday, lasts through all next week, and wraps up Sunday, Oct. 2. Restaurants all over...
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What are you doing next Thursday night? Hanging out with your fellow ladies, of course! Sept. 22, from 6-10 p.m., Royal Oak is hosting the third annual Ladies Nite Out. More than 40 shops are participating, as well as numerous restaurants and bars. Participants get one 25 percent off coupon for a single item...
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I was lucky that I had the opportunity to not only spend a semester studying abroad in college, but also to spend a month in Chicago one summer through a special program and internship. You might think, “Chicago? If you wanted to go study in Chicago, why didn’t you just go to college there?”...
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Confession: I’ve been on a new eating kick lately. I’ve been trying to eat meat and veggies for every meal (paleo) because, let’s face it, almost all of us need to eat more veggies, and, well, I love bacon. Broccoli for breakfast? Actually, I did that today, with a scramble of eggs, chorizo and...
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Oh, DIY Street Fair, you had me at 35 craft beer selections. But you’ll offer so much more: more than 100 vendors and exhibitors, seven local restaurants and food vendors, more than 50 music acts on two stage… and that’s not the end of it. The festival kicks off Friday after work, and...
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If you’re a runner like me, I’m sure you’ve taken a look at all the tech tees, shoes, heart rate monitors, and Gatorade bottles and thought, “It’s a zoo in here!” Well, now you have your chance to run around an actual zoo. The Detroit Zoological Society will host its annual race, Run Wild...
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Once a year, people of all shapes, sizes and colors, from all walks of life, urban and suburban, all descend on my neighborhood. Why? Because it’s a cool place to be, of course. OK, OK. Yes, my neighborhood is a cool place to be, but the real reason it’s swarmed the Saturday after Labor...
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Ah, that time of year when the weather gets cooler, the days get shorter, and you bust out your favorite collegiate sweatshirt. What… you didn’t think I was talking about FALL, did you? Of course not! I meant football season! College football is HUGE in my house — my husband is a third-generation University...
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