Food + Beverage

Thanksgiving By The Kingsley

The iconic hotel gets you out of the kitchen this holiday. Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Aly Darin This Thanksgiving, add to your gratitude list not spending hours in the kitchen preparing the meal. The Kingsley in Bloomfield Hills is again offering everything necessary for the holiday dinner, including the turkey. Just place your order and allow their skilled catering staff to do the work for you. "The culinary team we have in-house, who are able to provide high-quality banquet and...

Local Services

Finding Light in Darkness

The DRE Project delivers sustenance to people in need. Article by Linda Ditch After years of living in the midst of grief after the death of her beloved sister Andrea (Dre) Kristin Jackson, Birmingham-resident Jennifer Jackson found her way out by asking herself, "What would she want for my life?" The answer came in the form of delivering home-cooked meals for people facing hardship. Over time, that vision developed into the DRE Project. The organization's mission is to bring light and...

Travel

From Waterford to the World

Premier Private Jets aims to make flying more pleasant and productive. Article by Jeff Miller Remember airline travel back in the day? About 40 years ago, airlines invited you to “fly the friendly skies” and offered “something special in the air.” Today? Crowded terminals, dicey connections, long check-ins — the list goes on.  While most of the flying public has no alternative to the airlines, some flyers do. During and after the Covid pandemic, a number of these people tried private...

Sports + Recreation

Catching Up With Jeanna Trotman

The former sports anchor talks leaving Channel 7, Lions mania and her favorite Thanksgiving memories. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Jeff Nguyen Jeanna Trotman is a storyteller. She’s loved writing since she was little.  But she also loves sports. “My parents say my first words were ‘Pull the goalie,’” she says. So sports journalism was a natural career choice. In September, Trotman, raised in Sterling Heights and now a Berkley resident, announced on X (formerly Twitter), to...

Food + Beverage

Autumn Dinner Party

Celebrate the holiday season with an informal gathering of friends and food. Article by Lisa Moyer | Photography by Janie Jones Create an alfresco dinner party with chef-driven perennial dishes served in beautiful seasonal settings. Fall favorite recipes are updated for a modern palate and paired with wine selections to complement the bountiful feast. Each guest can blanket themselves in mixed flannels, adding to the iconic autumn ambience. Whether for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving or a new...

Home + Design

Building A Sanctuary

California Closets Michigan creates custom-designed everything. Article by Lynne Konstantin Since opening their first California Closets Michigan ( californiaclosets.com/michigan ) showroom almost 36 years ago, Ray and Sheilah Markham have grown their business — and their family. Sheilah started out as a salesperson with California Closets Connecticut, while Ray, who had a background in sales, played pro hockey with the New York Rangers. Presented with the opportunity to open a franchise in...

Health + Wellness

You Can Get What You Want

Manifestation expert and author teaches how to transform dreams into reality. Article by Susan Thwing Michelle Barr, a renowned transformational coach and expert in manifestation, is set to launch her fourth book,  Loving What’s Next: What You Want Can Be Yours Now  (Morgan James Publishing) on Oct. 1.  This book marks yet another significant milestone in her career as a manifestation coach and spiritual guide. Barr, who is based in Dallas, Texas, has spent more than 15 years helping...

Food + Beverage

Get Happy

Zana brings its enchanting fusion of art, atmosphere and culinary excellence to happy hour. Article by Susan Thwing | Photography by Aly Darin Zana is more than just a restaurant - it is a destination where ambiance, service and culinary excellence converge. The Downtown Birmingham culinary gem, offering an elevated take on modern American cuisine and craft cocktails, brings an experience that transcends mere dining, merging art, atmosphere and exceptional cuisine into a harmonious whole...

Food + Beverage

Cider & Donuts: Next Gen

Melanee Peltz Radner is the third-generation face of Franklin Cider Mill. Article by Lynne Konstantin Things that are better together: Peanut butter and jelly. Mac and cheese. Batman and Robin. But in our area, especially when the air is beginning to chill and leaves are changing colors, we think of fresh-pressed cider and piping-hot donuts. Our favorite place for this classic pairing? The Franklin Cider Mill. Locals can detect the faint aroma of fresh-baked donuts for miles around, our own...

Style + Beauty

Fall Fashion Edit

Stylist Rachel Schostak scoops on what’s hot for the season. Article by Lynne Konstantin Known for her exquisite taste, Rachel Schostak has made a successful career out of a passion for having her finger on the pulse of fashion. The Birmingham fashion consultant and stylist — and busy mom to three young children — gave us a rundown of fall 2024’s hottest trends. “Overall, there are six big trends for the upcoming season,” Schostak says, and many of them are easily interchangeable and easy to...