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  1. Motor City Brewing Works charms with its suds and creative pizzas

    Tucked away in the back of a parking lot that actually belongs to another restaurant, Motor City Brewing Works probably has what most people would consider an inauspicious location. But that's really just part of the charm.

  2. Kick back with a cold one; try Buddy's new 'za

    Our brew-loving region will kick off summer with two major beer festivals this weekend: the two-day Summer Beer Fest at Campus Martius and Wild West Summer Beer Fest in Royal Oak.

    • 7:40 PM, Jun. 18, 2013
    • LIFESTYLE

    New book explores the not-so-miserable only child

    No kids, one kid, four kids: There's no end to the debate over why people decide on a certain number.

    • 7:36 PM, Jun. 18, 2013
    • LIFESTYLE

    Mother hurt by distant son, daughter-in-law

    Dear Abby: My son married a sweet girl three years ago, and I thought we would become a close family. I haven't bothered them at all. Since then, she has become cold and distant to me. My son rarely calls or comes around.

    • 11:45 PM, Jun. 17, 2013
    • LIFESTYLE

    Macomb-bred dentist Ryan Shinska heeds a call to serve poor in Uganda

    If you live in Uganda and you are poor, your teeth hurt. It's a fact of life there, says Ryan Shinska. Coca-Cola costs less than bottled water, the average life expectancy is 53 years, and if you are poor, your teeth hurt. As a dentist, that bothers him. As someone who tries to live his faith, it moves him.

    • 6:55 PM, Jun. 17, 2013
    • LIFESTYLE

    Woman seeks orthodox life, wants fiance's support

    Dear Abby: I have been with my fiance for four years. He is 32, I'm 23. He is Catholic and I am Jewish. When I met him, I wasn't particularly religious, but since planning a trip to Israel and after studying under a rabbi, I have become more religious.

    • 7:35 PM, Jun. 17, 2013
    • LIFESTYLE

    Ex-etiquette: Therapist may help decide when to stop breastfeeding child

    Q. My son and daughter-in-law divorced a year ago.

  3. Dessert and more at Opa! Fest -- and a century-old message in the St. Clair River

    I have a major soft spot for Opa! Fest, scheduled for Friday through Sunday at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, partly because the organizers have invited me out a few times to do cooking demonstrations. That's a lot like having Jose Feliciano do driving demonstrations.

  4. Oxford Inn to keep name after failing to get dance permit

    Earlier this year Oxford Inn owner Bob Higgins told The Detroit News he would transform his Royal Oak restaurant into a country bar, renaming it Bobby's Nashville Bar and Grill.

    • 5:37 PM, Jun. 16, 2013
    • LIFESTYLE

    Mom with kids, hubby wants time alone

    Dear Abby: My husband and I have five kids, all under 6. The youngest are 7-month-old twins. A family in our church offered to watch them so my husband and I can go out. We haven't been alone together in a year. We have no family or friends nearby.

    • 5:41 PM, Jun. 11, 2013
    • LIFESTYLE

    Look for big and small ways to cap your water bill

    The showers, toilets, washing machines, garden hoses and other thirsty devices can spray your water bill with charges. Consider these interventions if you'd like to see your water bill evaporate, rather than your paycheck.

    • 5:28 PM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • LIFESTYLE

    Today's dads do diapers and all

    Laura Radocaj was warned when she was pregnant with twins that motherhood would be harder than she imagined — especially because she planned to go back to work while the twins were still babies. '

    • 5:08 PM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • LIFESTYLE

    Daughter living with boyfriend doesn't get mother's support

    Dear Abby: I am 25, and my boyfriend and I have been together since high school. We have now decided to take our relationship to the next level by living together.

    • 8:11 AM, Jun. 14, 2013
    • HOMESTYLE

    Kresge Court gets an artful makeover

    Graham W.J. Beal, director of the Detroit Institute of Arts, had a revelation after visiting the same local Starbucks for a week not long ago: many of the same people were there every morning, often sitting in the same spot.

    • 8:55 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • HOMESTYLE

    Frank Lloyd Wright home ahead of its time

    In January 1955, Dorothy Turkel of Detroit wrote a letter to America's most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, asking him to design her a new home.

    • 8:41 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • HOMESTYLE
    • 8:43 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • HOMESTYLE

    Employing new strategy in battle against deer

    My garden is under siege from deer. They attack in the dark of night and last week decimated my collection of gorgeous dark leafed Ninebarks (Physocarpus)and ...

    • 8:06 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • HOMESTYLE

    National Hardware Show highlights innovation

    The 68th edition of the National Hardware Show held recently in Las Vegas featured new products from home, hardware and outdoor categories.

    • 8:44 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • HOMESTYLE

    Area rugs add ambiance and balance the room

    I love all the hardwood floors in my historic home. But without area rugs to break up the great expanses of wood, the rooms would feel cold and empty.

    • 8:47 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • HOMESTYLE

    Art Deco piece looks like famous designer's work

    'I bought this at a house sale about 40 years ago,' reminisced Nancy Kassab of Bloomfield Hills at a recent Trash or Treasure appraisal session.

    • 9:00 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • HOMESTYLE

    Crafter gets hooked on tapestry crocheting

    Barbara Yascolt of Grosse Pointe Woods has only been crocheting about three years, but she's already expanded her skills to include tapestry crochet, a ...

    • 8:51 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • HOMESTYLE

    Planning leads to breezy party for guests, host

    Summer and celebrations go hand in hand, from graduation parties and weddings to backyard barbecues. While most of us enjoy a good gathering, the work that ...

    • 9:02 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • HOMESTYLE

    Strawberry Cake is baked goodness in a pie dish

    Strawberry season always brings a smile to my face. I'll admit to jumping the gun and buying them when I first see them in markets as early as February but ...

    • 10:33 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • LIFESTYLE

    Woman is left bewildered by relative's theft of purse

    Dear Abby: Recently, my cousin-in-law, 'Carrie,' attended a family party. I was happy to see her because I like her and haven't seen her since my wedding in ...

    • 9:04 PM, Jun. 13, 2013
    • HOMESTYLE

    What gall! How to deal with growths on plants

    Abnormal growths that appear on the surface of leaves (or stems) are usually a sign that an insect is at work.

    • 8:16 PM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • FOOD

    Celebrate Father's Day with beer-infused dishes to help him enjoy kicking back

    Sunday is the day we honor Dad. He read you bedtime stories, taught you how to ride your bike, took you fishing, coached your soccer games and paid for college. ...

  5. Casual Mike's on the Water exudes a warm and friendly aura

    Call Mike's on the Water and the voice that answers might well be Mike's. And that pretty much sums up the difference between this low-key spot and the ...

    • 9:09 PM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • FOOD

    Salmon Pasta Salad is crunchy and colorful

    Smoked salmon is pretty delightful all by itself. I like to serve it with cocktails at a party and sometimes you can find me sneaking some for a snack.

    • 9:17 PM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • FOOD

    Good stuff

    If Dad’s a baseball fan, show him how sweet you think he is with this Batter Up! Baseball Cookies Gift Box from Dancing Deer Baking Co. Each red gift box ...

    • 9:18 PM, Jun. 12, 2013
    • FOOD

    Verify health factor in meatless 'meats'

    Faux meats, meat alternatives, meat replacers — there are lots of names, but they all mean the same thing: plant-based alternatives to meats.

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