Necessity is said to the mother of invention, in this case, it has brought two of our favorite brands together in the first ever co-branded Applebee’s – IHOP restaurant. When the Courtyard by Mariott approached Team Schostak about opening an Applebee’s in their hotel, situated in the heart of Detroit, the hotel had one stipulation, the menu must include breakfast. Since…
It’s been a crazy few weeks here at The McKeeman house. I’ve had kids sick with strep throat and terrible allergies, busy times at work, and I had to take my mom to the hospital on Mother’s Day. Needless to say, after I picked her up from the hospital and got her settled in her apartment, I wasn’t about to…
Cops love doughnuts– it’s a stereotype we’ve all seen, heard, and accepted. But recently, a few police officers in Michigan took the career and food pairing stereotype and turned it into a successful business. There were an estimated 780,000 police officers in the U.S, in 2012, and by 2022, the country is expected to hire an additional 41,000. According to…
Fogo De Chão has just opened their doors to the public. We attended a free media preview event last week so we could share our experience with you. This was an experience! Fogo De Chão is located at 301 West Big Beaver Road, just east of I-75 next to the Drury Inn, and just minutes away from The Sommerset Collection. …
There’s a new unique burger joint in Metro Detroit. Patty Burger in Orion Charter Township is located conveniently off of I-75 on Baldwin Road near Great Lakes Crossing. Patty Burger was built on the philosophy of fresh is best, so they construct your burger using veggies that are cut daily and meat that is never frozen. And to top it…
Taking care of your marriage relationship is a huge part of being a good parent. These Metro Detroit Date Night Ideas are an ideal addition to your regular plans for connecting. From fun parks to amazing theater experiences, Detroit has no limit to the amazing things you can do with your spouse or significant other. This list is just a…
Recently I was invited to attend a private event at the Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern on Telegraph in Bingham Farms. It was a wonderful opportunity for a night out with my husband (thanks grandpa for the babysitting) and to try the food and drinks at place my husband and I have both driven by several times. Bucket O’ Shrimp and…
If you love Mac ‘n Cheese, you should seriously try out Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Brewz in Detroit. This fast-casual restaurant is situated in midtown Detroit and is within walking distance of Wayne State University and the cultural center. In addition to fab mac /n cheese, the restaurant offers fresh salads, wraps, and a full bar stocked with draft and bottled beers, sangria and…
Nothing says summer like cool, refreshing desserts, right? The Rusty Bucket has added a Strawberry Shortcake to their menu for a limited time so guests can enjoy this quintessential summer treat. We tried it out last weekend and we all agree they have mastered this dessert. The Rusty Bucket is a casual dining restaurant that features made from scratch items.…
Grilled cheese, yum! This American comfort food has been around since the time of the Romans, but it didn’t really become popular until the 1920’s when sliced bread and cheese became readily available to families around the world. The grilled cheese has been a popular staple in the United States. In fact, according to a 2009 report by consumer research firm…
