Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Walk-up Mexican grill moves across Main Street.
Zumba Mexican Grille has been its new digs on the other side of Main Street for just over a week. The eatery will celebrate its official Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. on June 6 with the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce. Owner Tim Castañeda said the bigger location at 304 N. Main St., next to the Emagine Theatre, allowed the establishment to add more seating. The new location will also allow Zumba to offer a few more items, such as nachos, soup and salads, he added. Zumba moved into the former Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store on May 11. Oberweis opened another store at 32808 Woodward Ave., just south of 14 Mile, in 2010.
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Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store
304 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
The online retailer is opening a flagship store on Washington Avenue.
The Dirt Label will open its flagship store in Royal Oak Saturday at noon. The retailer's line entices individuals with unique and bold style, offering items in the $10 - $40 price range. The label began four years ago designing men's T-shirts exclusively, but has since expanded to polos, denim shirts, cardigans, pants, shorts and women's clothing. The retailer has even entered the accessories market with custom iPhone cases. “Our flagship store will house all of our custom designs and accessories,” said Sean McElrath of The Dirt Label. McElrath also designed the interior of the store. The store, which was previously occupied by Gizmo, is located at 319 S. Washington. The brand has a proud following and hopes to grow by reaching …
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319 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
The launch of Slurpee Lite marks the first time in 45 years that 7-Eleven has expanded the Slurpee brand to include a sugar-free option on a national level.
Summer is just around the corner. To cool you down and keep you slim a swimsuit, 7-Eleven has invented the Slurpee Lite and wants to give you a free one from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 23. Flavored by Fanta, the new Slurpee Lite drinks are available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores and only contain 20 calories in 8 ounces. That's 50 percent fewer calories than an 8 ounce Fanta Wild Cherry Slurpee drink. The following flavors will be available Summer 2012: For a list of 7-Eleven locations in Royal Oak, check Patch’s online directory.
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7-Eleven
1121 N Campbell Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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7-Eleven
4623 Crooks Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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I thought I wanted to ditch the big ride – until I drove a loaded 2012 Chevy Suburban.
Editor's note: This is the latest in a series. Read all of the Patch Drives installments here. Here’s the thing: I thought I was ready to ditch the big ride. I thought I was looking for something more compact — well, as compact as you can get while loading four kids and all their stuff. I thought those things until I drove a loaded 2012 Chevy Suburban. Two days in the Suburban rekindled my passion for extra large cars (and big hair bands, too, courtesy of SiriusXM Radio). When I drove my giant custom van into the parking lot of Matthews-Hargreaves Chevrolet in Royal Oak, I admit I got what is becoming a familiar twinge of nerves. Like I’m going on yet another first date. Will they like me? Will I like them? Before I jumped down out of …
We peek into the wash buckets of some of the areas savviest spring cleaners, who reveal 12 great tips to help clean up your act.
When interior designer Brian Clay Collins of Grosse Pointe embarks on his annual spring-clean at his northern Michigan home, it’s with glass cleaners, vinegar and lint-free towels in-hand, among other things. “The absolute requirement for clean wood floors is warm water with a bit of white vinegar, used with a big sponge rinsed frequently,” said Collins, who owns Brian Clay Collins Design. “This is all done, alas, on hands and knees!!” Like hundreds of other homeowners who now are focusing on sprucing up, freshening and deep-cleaning their homes, Collins swears by favorite products. For example, he prefers Glass Plus for cleaning glass “becaue it’s ammonia-free, so less likely to damage the silvering on mirrors.” Dr. Jennifer Bonde, owner…
The Detroit Zoo’s Australian Outback Adventure is home to six red kangaroo joeys.
Six red kangaroo joeys are growing by leaps and bounds – both in and out of their mothers’ pouches – at the Detroit Zoo’s Australian Outback Adventure. Two females – Sheila, born in June 2011 to JoAnn, and Isa, born in August 2011 to Charlotte – can be seen exploring their habitat with the adult mob. The four youngest joeys, all still hidden in the pouch, were born in January and April of this year. Their genders and names will be determined when they emerge. “It’s always a lot of fun to see a joey poke its head out of its mother’s pouch, and there will be plenty of opportunities for that in the coming weeks,” said Robert Lessnau, Detroit Zoological Society Curator of Mammals. “Sheila and Isa are already hopping around and are easy to spot…
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Detroit Zoological Park
8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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This building at 1321 E. 11 Mile Rd. in Royal Oak would make a great ... you fill in the blank!
Royal Oak has a lot of great businesses on 11 Mile Road, but is there anything missing? A certain type of establishment or a new retail store? This building at 1321 E. 11 Mile Rd. is in the site of the former Northern TV. Michael Sheppard, owner of Northern TV since 1993, relocated the company to 27633 John R Rd. in Madison Heights on Jan. 2. after the building was puchased by Imad Sitto. “We tried to buy the building, but we were outbid,” Sheppard said of the 1949 structure. “It’s just as well. The building was starting to fall apart, and the new owner has deeper pockets than we do. He is going to fix it up. When he is done, I am sure it will be a very positive improvement to 11 Mile Road.” Those improvements are beginning to take shape…
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Board members generally like the concept but want more information from the new owners of the Main Street property.
Members of Royal Oak's Downtown Development Authority (DDA) showed interest in exploring the development of a hotel at the former Fresard auto dealership site on Main Street, in which the unidentified owners are looking for incentives or financial assistance. David Griffin of CBRE, a full-service real estate services company, represents the new owner of the property, a private group doing business as 400 Main LLC. Griffin, who would not reveal the names of the new owners at Wednesday's DDA meeting, said the group purchased the Fresard property a few weeks ago. “They have title to the asset,” he said. At the end of January, the "for sale" sign on the Fresard property was taken down and Michael Southen of Signature Associates, a commercial …
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400 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI
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Outstanding high school students, with a flair for business and marketing, each received a $500 scholarship on Tuesday.
The Chamber of Commerce awarded six Royal Oak seniors with a $500 dollar scholarship on Tuesday. A total of 18 candidates filled out an applications for this year's awards. Each candidate was interviewed by a committee that looked at a student's community service and interest in business and marketing. Throughout the year the Chamber raises funds through its events to award as many scholarships as possible. For example, at Royal Oak in Bloom on Sunday, $490 was raised in tips, which will go to fund scholarships in 2013. "Our goal for 2013 is to award ten scholarships," said Mike Gairaud, membership assistant. If anyone is interested in helping or learning more, please contact Gairuad at MikeG@royaloakchamber.com.
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Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce
200 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Company to reconfigure its flagship store on Woodward Avenue to add 'crown jewel' Scott Shuptrine Interiors showplace.
Art Van Furniture in Royal Oak will transform a large portion of its parking structure beneath its Woodward Avenue store into a state-of-the-art Scott Shuptrine Interiors showplace that will sell everything from custom-built furniture to exclusive rugs and window treatments. The golden shovel was on hand Tuesday morning when executives and community leaders gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the new 12,500-square-foot design center. The project is scheduled to be completed in mid-October. Ameilia Ellenstein, vice president of visual merchandising and store design, recalled the day Art Van Elslander, the owner of the company, shared his idea to build a flagship store on Woodward. “I knew then that we would have an opportunity to …
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Art Van Furniture
32301 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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R Jeppostol
3:53 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
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