Food + Beverage

From Dream to Destination

Petoskey Farms Vineyard, Winery, Coffeehouse & Lavendar Farms Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Phillip Hutchinson & Andy Tracie Roush Some dreams arrive loudly. Others begin with a quiet conviction that life could look different. For Andy and Tracie Roush, the dream behind Petoskey Farms was never simply about opening a winery. It was about creating a place where people could slow down, reconnect and enjoy the kind of experience that had meant so much to them. At nearly 40, with...

Food + Beverage

High Pointe Burger Jointe

A Smashing Success Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by David Mattaliano When High Pointe Burger Jointe was recently voted Best New Restaurant in Wayne County by Hour Detroit Magazine, owner Jennifer Bierkle, a fifth-generation Grosse Pointer, was thrilled. It took a lot of time, dedication, and passion to make the business a success.   “I had never been in the restaurant business before,” she says. “I grew up in the car business. [Her family owns a sixth-generation car dealership in...

Style + Beauty

Stroll into Fall Fashion

Two Iconic Clothiers Celebrate the New Season in Style Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Yorg Kerasiotis This fall, there are exciting new palettes and styles for men and women, and couples often enjoy shopping together. “It's always a beautiful thing when couples come in together,” says Carl Sterr II, founder of Carl Sterr 1922. “If you know much about the men’s clothing business, you know you’re selling to a woman nine times out of 10.” He and his staff are happy to collaborate with...

Life + Culture

Lochmoor Club

Style, Culture and Community Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Yorg Kerasiotis and Lochmoor Club This month, Grosse Pointe City Lifestyle magazine is partnering with the Lochmoor Club and long-time clothiers Pearl and Carl Sterr for a night of fun, food and fashion. Sip & Stride will be held on September 17 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and will give locals a chance to get to know the club, view curated, high-end fashion, and enjoy food, beverages, and music.   Founded in 1917 by a group of...

Education

A Campus That Feels Like Home

The Adrian College Experience Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Adrian College Marketing and PR Office With approximately 1800 students, both undergraduate and graduate, Adrian College in Michigan may be considered a smaller institution, but that doesn’t mean it’s not doing big things. In fact, U.S. News & World Report recognized Adrian as the most innovative college. “We don't just look at what's in front of students today, but we also look around the corner,” says Dr. Jeffrey...

Life + Culture

Ford House Shoreline Restoration Project

Preserving a Treasured Landscape for Future Generations Article by Margaret Carroll | Photography by Photos provided by Ford House/Renderings by InSiteDesign Studio The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House grounds have a whole new look, thanks to an ongoing major initiative whose primary goal is to restore and protect the beloved estate’s natural shoreline and wetlands for generations to come. The Historic Core Restoration phase, which included restoring one mile of coastline (running from the front of...

Life + Culture

Puppy Love

Choosing the Right One Article by David Mattaliano Bringing a puppy into your home is pure magic—a furry bundle of unconditional love, wet nose bumps, and boundless joy that instantly transforms your family. But that heartwarming connection also brings a beautiful, lifelong responsibility. Before falling for those puppy-dog eyes, consider your family’s unique rhythm. Do you have toddlers who need a gentler breed, or active teens ready for a running partner? Think about your lifestyle: frequent...

Arts + Culture

Thrive on the Hill Festival

A Family-fun Day Focused on Health and Wellness Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by The Grosse Pointe Chamber When Kristen Giancola’s husband, Dominic, mentioned hosting a community-wide health and wellness festival, she quickly got on board. Owners of iCRYO in Grosse Pointe Farms, they totally understand the benefits of preventative and holistic medicine. Their business offers vitamin infusions, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, ozone therapy, red light therapy, cryotherapy, and more to boost...

Life + Culture

An Evening of Red, White & Blue

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Inner Circle Photography The Grosse Pointe War Memorial is steeped in American history. It’s a place where everyone is welcome, and programs and events abound to draw people from not only the Grosse Pointes, but from surrounding communities as well.  Located on the grounds of the historic Alger Estate on the shores of Lake Saint Clair in Grosse Pointe Farms, it includes the Italian Renaissance-style home designed...

Style + Beauty

Carl Sterr 1922

A Legacy of Style Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Yorg Kerasiotis With a father and grandfather in the fashion industry, Carl Sterr II wanted to go his own way. But, he still wanted to dress the part. “Back in 1973, at the age of 18, I was going to work on the railroad,” he says. “There's a picture of me wearing overalls, a work shirt, work boots, a railroad cap, and work gloves with the big gauntlets on them.” When he showed up, this fresh-faced kid from Grosse Pointe Woods was told...