Food + Beverage

Vintage Connections

At Cellar 59, familiar faces enjoy adventurous glasses, and every pour is personal Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Simran Bajwa The long, live-edge wood table in the middle of Cellar 59 is what owner Tami Kedziorek calls the “community table.” To her, it’s not just furniture. It’s an echo of Sunday dinners at her grandmother’s house in St. Clair Shores, where the family squeezed in shoulder to shoulder, sharing food, cleaning up, talking into the night. Those weekly gatherings...

Food + Beverage

One Village, Two Stories

Family, faith, and flavor: Mexican Village’s legacy of flavor endures Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Kevin Roberts In 1957, Detroit didn’t know tacos. It didn’t know enchiladas. And it certainly didn’t know the flavor of cumin and garlic drifting from a small Mexican storefront on Bagley Street. But one ambitious young woman was about to change that. “I was very anxious to start my own restaurant, my own ideas, and to see it prosper,” recalls Concha Azofeifa, the founder of...

Arts + Culture

DIY Découpage Ghosts

Craft Clemmy & Clementine, Mount Clemens’ own ghosts, with air-dry clay and fall flair Article and Photography by Kimberly Janowicz ONE Shape Your Ghosts │ Start with air-dry clay and a simple form—a small ball on top of a short glass wrapped in plastic for easy removal. Roll clay into a ball, then flatten into a 6-inch circle using a rolling pin. Drape clay over the form, shaping folds to resemble ghostly fabric. Use a sculpting tool or the end of a straw to press in eyes. Let dry...

Food + Beverage

Gone By Noon

How John Forlini turned Che Cosa Roasting Company into a community obsession Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Simran Bajwa When John Forlini posts about a fresh roast on Facebook, customers set their alarms. By the time Che Cosa Coffee opens the next morning, the line is already forming. Jamaican Blue Mountain. Hawaiian Kona. Whatever the special flavor, it rarely survives past noon. Before Che Cosa, John was the youngest marketing manager at Little Caesars, back before HOT-N-READY...

Event Planning + Services

Bringing Back Fancy

They “partied like it’s 1929” at this Great Gatsby-style wedding Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Mike Staff Productions A 1920s jazz orchestra, tuxedos with tails, and feathered shawls. A scene from The Great Gatsby ? Nope: this was a real wedding at the Emerald Theatre in Mount Clemens. Dave Moore and AJ Palucki-Moore turned their special day into an unforgettable Roaring Twenties celebration that honored the elegance of a bygone era—in the heart of their hometown. Though many...

Style + Beauty

Style Sparks Change

A playful, powerful guide to using fashion as fuel for reinvention and self-worth Article by Kimberly Janowicz Who Are You Dressing As? Each morning, your closet quietly asks: Who are you choosing to be today? The woman who hides, doubts, shrinks? Or the woman who expands, who dares, who delights in herself? This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about asking, “Am I dressing for the most joyous, expansive, life-loving version of me?” (Shoutout to life coach Tonya Leigh for that gem!) ...

Local Services

"He listened to me!"

Inside the family-first magic of Becky Kamp’s Wolf Pack Dog Training Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Jacob Sciacchitano I’ve never met someone whose love of dogs is as apparent—or as earnest—as Becky Kamp of Wolf Pack Dog Training. Before we even begin our official interview, Becky lets me know she’s fostering a six-week-old pit bull. “He’s learning from my beagles,” she says with a laugh. “So don’t be surprised if he howls.” Sure enough, ten minutes in, there it is in the...

Fitness

Art of Becoming

Romanelli’s Martial Arts helps kids discover who they already are Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Kevin Shea Before either brother tied a belt around their waist, Tony and Dean Romanelli were just two kids in love with Ninja Turtles and The Karate Kid. Tony remembers his first class as simply “fun—I just knew I wanted to come back.” Dean remembers the awe of watching intermediate students in their crisp uniforms and thinking, I want to be one of them. That quiet longing—to...

Arts + Culture

Stories on Every Corner

Little libraries. Big neighborhood charm. Article by Kimberly Janowicz | Photography by Kevin Roberts As a lifelong book lover—and your local publisher—there’s something magical about the Little Free Libraries scattered throughout Mount Clemens. Each one is a small but powerful symbol of community, creativity, and the joy of sharing stories. These delightful boxes, found in parks, front yards, and near schools, invite readers of all ages to “take a book, leave a book.” Some are simple and...

Life + Culture

Birdwatching Made Simple

Expert tips to make backyard birding a fascinating and peaceful part of your life. Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Pam Gors Thinking of putting up a bird feeder? You’re not alone. Backyard birding is the second most popular hobby in the U.S.—right behind gardening. Bob Gors of Wild Birds Unlimited in Macomb shares expert tips to help you get started—and get results.   Start with the Right Setup If you’re new to bird feeding, don’t overcomplicate it. Bob recommends starting with...