Food + Beverage

Old Pony Martini Pub

Where Everybody Knows Your Name Article by Sue Baldani      When Feras Nahhas arrived in the United States from Jordan in 1993, he was only 10 years old and didn’t speak a word of English. His family settled in Dearborn, and even though it was a struggle, he managed to get through middle school and high school just fine. He even went on to complete a four-year pre-law degree at Wayne State University. This fortitude would serve him well in the years to come.      The college degree, he says...

Health + Wellness

Decker Dermatology & Mohs Surgery

A Journey and Dream Leading Back Home Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andreas Browne     As a board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist with advanced training and board certification in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, Dr. Morgan Decker can not only enhance patients’ appearances, but also save their lives. She has extensive expertise in surgical, cosmetic, and general dermatology, with a particular focus on the treatment of skin cancers and facial...

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CYL Infrared Studio Grosse Pointe

Connecting Mind and Body Article by Margaret Carroll     The achievement of wellness in mind, body and spirit has many components. Among them is the practice of taking a sauna as a means of detoxifying both body and mind in a practice dating back thousands of years across many cultures.     It is now within easy reach of Grosse Pointers, thanks to the Change Your Life Infrared Sauna, an Urban Sweat Company located on Mack Avenue.     Wellness is a core belief of owner Karl Messenger, known to...

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New advances are taking the “fear” out of dentistry

New advances are taking the “fear” out of dentistryDo you look forward to going to the dentist?  For the majority of people reading this, my guess is a resounding "no."  In fact, I would like to confess something to you...I am one of those people!  For those of you who have had or needed substantial dental work in the past, you may be familiar with this dreaded feeling.  Research shows that over 30% of the population avoids going to the dentist due to fear. On many lists of...