Kids (and Parents) Rejoice! Michigan's Best Playgrounds

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Fort Fraser, Fraser, MI

Hit Fraser's Steffens Park to check out one of the biggest names in castle-style play structure around: Fort Fraser. Granted, as the name suggests, it's more a fort than a castle, but there's plenty…

Hit Fraser's Steffens Park to check out one of the biggest names in castle-style play structure…

The 6 Best Spots for Bubble Tea in Michigan!

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Kawaii Bubble Tea, Clinton Township, MI

At the brightly-decorated and cozy Kawaii Bubble Tea, know that you'll have access to around 400 different flavor combinations. How does that sound? Choose from yummy options like honeydew, matcha,…

At the brightly-decorated and cozy Kawaii Bubble Tea, know that you'll have access to around 400…

The 9 Best Animal Shelters in Michigan!

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Tigerlily Cat Rescue, Sterling Heights, MI

Taking its cues from the earlier two entries, Tigerlily Cat Rescue in Sterling Heights offers not only a cats-only operation but also a no-kill operation both staffed and funded by volunteers.…

Taking its cues from the earlier two entries, Tigerlily Cat Rescue in Sterling Heights offers not…

The 8 Best Places for Appetizers in Michigan!

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Great Baraboo, Clinton Township, MI

At the Great Baraboo Brewery in Clinton Township, they've taken the standard mozzarella stick and turned it into something staggering. Great Baraboo actually wraps its cheese in a layer of pizza…

At the Great Baraboo Brewery in Clinton Township, they've taken the standard mozzarella stick and…

Michigan's 10 Most Delicious Bakeries

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Vito's Bakery, Clinton Township, MI

We've seen a lot of different bakeries over this piece, but an Italian bakery, that's something new. Vito's Bakery in Clinton Township offers a new and unexpected look at baked goods by focusing on…

We've seen a lot of different bakeries over this piece, but an Italian bakery, that's something…

Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in Michigan

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Macomb Children’s Dentistry, Macomb, MI

There’s no way your child will dread going to the dentist after they see Macomb Children’s Dentistry’s office. The waiting rooms are equipped with iPads and feature a train table.…

There’s no way your child will dread going to the dentist after they see Macomb…

Dig In! Michigan's Best Pasta

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Eataliana Homemade Pasta, Shelby Township, MI

Head to Shelby Township and check out one of the punniest pasta joints around with Eataliana Homemade Pasta. With dine-in or take-out options, you'll have your choice of venues here, and of course,…

Head to Shelby Township and check out one of the punniest pasta joints around with Eataliana…

Michigan's Best Rainy Day Activities

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DK BeerCade, Harrison Township, MI

No, this isn't encouragement of casual drunkenness in the midst of terrible weather. The fact is that bars are not what they used to be. No longer dank and smoky holes, bars these days come equipped…

No, this isn't encouragement of casual drunkenness in the midst of terrible weather. The fact is…

8 Best Salad Bars in Michigan

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Salad Chef, Macomb Township, MI

Salad Chef in Macomb Township features an unusual premise: a make your own salad that works like a salad bar but focuses more on take-out. You build your own salad here using one of five different…

Salad Chef in Macomb Township features an unusual premise: a make your own salad that works like a…

The 7 Best Theme Bars in Michigan!

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Coyote Joe's, Shelby Township, MI

Shelby Township is host to Coyote Joe's, another country-themed bar that focuses on country music and the country lifestyle. Whether it's a release party for a country singer, or a country artist…

Shelby Township is host to Coyote Joe's, another country-themed bar that focuses on country music…

Zuccaro Banquets and Catering, Chesterfield, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Caterers in Michigan!

Ranked as 2015's best in the Detroit CityVoter A-List polling, Zuccaro Catering delivers quality on every front. With multiple locations in Macomb County, this family-owned operation features its own… Read More

Sushi Coup, Madison Heights, MI

Featured in Best Poke Places in Michigan

It's a new way to sushi, so says Sushi Coup in Madison Heights. Given that they specialize in sushi and poke bowls, but also chicken wings, that's not such an outlandish proposition. Tuna poke leads… Read More

Toast, Ferndale, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Breakfast Spots in Michigan!

When a restaurant actually names itself after food, you'd pretty much expect it to deliver on that one item. Just as East Egg delivered on omelets and pancake-based egg sandwiches, Toast in Ferndale… Read More

Suzuki Music Academy, Madison Heights, MI

Featured in 10 Best Music Lessons in Michigan

Suzuki Music Academy in Madison Heights offers two primary benefits to its music lessons. Using the Suzuki Method of music instruction, this organization has been operating for over 25 years now, and… Read More

Tigerlily Cat Rescue, Sterling Heights, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Animal Shelters in Michigan!

Taking its cues from the earlier two entries, Tigerlily Cat Rescue in Sterling Heights offers not only a cats-only operation but also a no-kill operation both staffed and funded by volunteers.… Read More

Namaste Yoga, Royal Oak, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Yoga Studios in Michigan!

“You are your own guru,” or so the saying goes at Royal Oak's Namaste Yoga. While its teachers are quite familiar with the poses and the philosophies involved in yoga, Namaste Yoga makes… Read More

CycleBar, Royal Oak, MI

Featured in 8 Best Spin Classes in Michigan

CycleBar in Royal Oak has recently undergone some changes. Originally called Go Cycle, it changed its name to better reflect its customer base and improve its branding. Everything that made Go Cycle… Read More

Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Science Centers in Michigan!

When a location can bill itself as “Michigan's Museum of Natural History,” you know you've got something special on your hands. Bloomfield Hills' Cranbrook Institute of Science does just… Read More

Wagner Park Dog Run, Royal Oak, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Dog Parks in Michigan!

Head out to Royal Oak for a taste of the dog's life, and enjoy a special part that features a leash-free zone. The downside is that the area is unfenced, so make sure your dog is ready for such a… Read More

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