Food + Beverage

Golden Harvest

Busch’s Fresh Food Market celebrates 50 years of flavor, family and community — plus, a fall recipe courtesy of the market’s chefs.. Article by Susan Thwing Step inside a Busch’s Fresh Food Market this fall and you’ll immediately notice the aroma of scratch-made bread drifting from the bakery, the colorful displays of Michigan-grown produce, and the hum of shoppers who’ve made the store part of their family routine for decades. It’s a fitting snapshot of a grocer that has grown with — and...

Food + Beverage

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Themed wine dinners at Carrabba's Troy uncork more than just bottles – they release a spirit of community, blending cuisine, culture and connection. Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa It’s a Wednesday night in Troy, and Carrabba’s Italian Grill hums with the warmth of a kitchen full of neighbors. Tables glow with glassware, plates arrive in procession, bottles are uncorked with quiet ceremony. But the true draw isn’t the food or drink. The magnet here is Clint Richardson...

Food + Beverage

Where Legacy Meets the Vine

A small valley with world-class wines—where passion, place and people create one of the world’s great wine experiences Article by Tammy de Weerd Long before Walla Walla, Wash., became synonymous with world-class wine, it was simply the hometown next door for a young girl. I remember riding down Main Street in Milton-Freewater — waving from a float as a princess in the annual Pea Festival Parade. Back then, wine was just a whisper. By the late 1990s, my husband and I had become budding wine...

Style + Beauty

Style Gets Schooled

Old-school charm meets modern attitude. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Darrel Ellis THE DETAILS Photographed on location at the One Room Schoolhouse at Troy Historic Village , offering a glimpse into 19th- and early-20th-century local life (troyhistoricvillage.org). Wardrobe courtesy of Guys N Gals , West Bloomfield (shopguysngals.com). Hair by Lisa Volis; makeup by Josline Adam, Tricho Salon , Twelve Oaks Mall, Novi. Since 2003, Tricho Salon & Spa has grown to five...

Education

Creating Pathways

Baker College’s program transforms the non-traditional student’s undergrad degree from a four-year commitment into an attainable milestone. Article by Jennifer Lovy Adam Mayhew, the executive dean at Baker College, didn’t follow the usual path to higher education. Instead of heading straight to college after high school, he joined the Army, gaining real-world experience and consequently earning 12 credits toward his undergraduate degree, which he completed in his 30s.  Mayhew, who is now...

Travel

A Victorian Legacy

Revel in the modern charm of Mackinac Island’s Island House Hotel. Article by Lynne Konstantin We love fall in Michigan — crisp air, a riot of colorful leaves and oh-so-many spots to take it all in. But September in Michigan — who knows what weather we’re in for. If you’re lucky, you might even squeeze in one last summer-weather weekend family getaway.  Either way, the Island House Hotel (theislandhouse.com) on Mackinac Island checks all of our boxes. The bustle of Main Street on the island...

Education

Head of the Class

Meet this year’s star students — graduating high school seniors who’ve excelled in athletics while earning top marks. Article by Lynne Konstantin AZARIA D. MAY HIGH SCHOOL West Bloomfield High School  AGE 18 CITY OF RESIDENCE Pontiac COLLEGE ATTENDING IN THE FALL Michigan State University SPORTS I play lacrosse and swim. I hope to do intramural lacrosse in college. ACCOLADES Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Golden Opportunity Scholarship; Delta Sigma Theta Inc scholarship; KFI...

Sports + Recreation

Family Fun Takes Flight

End the summer on a high note with Legacy Ballooning. Article and Photography by As summer starts to wind down, Michigan skies are heating up — literally. For those looking to end the season on a high note, Legacy Ballooning offers an unforgettable experience above the treetops, where sunsets stretch for miles and adventure takes flight. Based in Troy and flying out of the Milford and South Lyon areas, Legacy Ballooning (legacyballooning.com) is Michigan’s only female-owned and operated hot...

Local Services

Best in Show

Premier Pet Supply built a local empire on personal service and quality goods. Article by Jennifer Lovy | Photography by Simran Bajwa Ordering pet food and supplies online is so fast and convenient that it’s easy to forget there are other ways to shop. Mike Palmer, owner of Premier Pet Supplies, doesn’t discourage online shopping. He offers it, too (premierpetsupply.com).  However, the heart of his business model lies in something the internet can’t provide: a highly personalized shopping...

Health + Wellness

Making Smiles

KB Dental turns dreaded visits into family fun. Article by Linda Ditch A visit to the dentist isn’t at the top of most people’s list of favorite activities. The team at KB Dental wants to change that perception. Their goal: to make patients of all ages feel comfortable throughout their visit, and happy that they took steps to care for their oral health when they walk out the door.  With locations in West Bloomfield and Troy, KB Dental (kbdental.com) can be a one-stop shop for a family’s...