Life + Culture

Breast Care 101

Celebration, encouragement and a few tips from a 10-year survivor Article by Cindy Stewart As we recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I want to acknowledge all of the inspirational survivors as well as the dedicated health care professionals I have met along my own journey with breast cancer. Just two months ago, I celebrated 10 years cancer free. My breast cancer was “caught” early thanks to a mammogram and I continue to thrive after a bilateral mastectomy, chemotherapy, and...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Cheesy Rice Croquettes

Culinary students from Baker College win the summer with tasty new recipes Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Baker College What could be hotter than the summer of ’24? The award-winning future chefs at The Culinary Institute of Michigan (CIM), who created exclusive food items at this year’s Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats festival, presented by Flagstar Bank. Partnering with Trattoria Da Luigi restaurant, they fashioned Suppli Di Riso (Cheesy Rice Croquettes). A custom-curated “Summer...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Oven 360

Artisan Neapolitan pizzas make a delicious debut – plus gelato created by an Italian master Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Oven 360 Mike Spineti will never forget his first taste of authentic Italian pizza. He marveled at the recipe, perfected and passed down by a family in the small village of Miranda. Bocconcini, Parmigiano and Fior Di Latte cheeses. Distinct toppings of prosciutto, sweet potato, hot salame and black truffle. But he wasn’t in Miranda. He had discovered the popular...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Eat Your Way Through Troy

Some of our favorite Troy eateries that we think will soon become yours as well Article and Photography by Cindy Stewart Troy’s spectrum of restaurants is as diverse as our population, with cuisine representing every corner of the globe and dishes that push culinary boundaries. In the mood for international? Classic American? Eat your way through Troy this month, because we've got it all.   LoLo Potluck LoLo Potluck is the culmination of owner Sahar Shehata’s creative and business...

September 2024

Wellness

Keeping You Moving Forward

Chirag and Harnisha Shah's innovative physical therapy center, FYZICAL, restores clients' ability to move by focusing on their balance Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Simran Bajwa As it does for most of us, for Chirag and Harnisha Shah, autumn in Michigan means leisurely walks, to marvel at the dazzling array of fall colors. “We have our route that we always take,” Chirag reveals. “Our love for nature is immense,” Harnisha adds. But as our bodies age, many of us feel the need to...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

Somerset Saks' Stylish September

As the weather cools, our Troy City Lifestyle models show you what's hot at Saks Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Simran Bajwa Like many of our readers, we at Troy City Lifestyle  hold Saks Fifth Avenue at the Somerset Collection in Troy as the local paragon of style. Enjoy as our models—Troy's top women—show off what's fire this September at Saks, before they drive off in two of 8-11 Motor Group's dopest luxury rides. A special “thank you” to Saks Fifth Avenue Troy Alison White...

August 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Trustworthy Style

Estate planning attorney Greg Hamilton believes in bold adventures—and peace of mind Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Greg Hamilton has lived quite the stylish life: helicopter skiing in British Columbia, scuba diving off the coast of Borneo, a South African safari, canoeing in the Boundary Waters, backpacking around Europe. “We even went cage diving with the great white sharks in Gansbaai,” Greg says. “They are  big .” Even his marriage proposal came on a chair lift...

August 2024

Life + Culture

Finding Her Purr-pose

With her Feline Fund, Tara Tomcsik-Husak is standing up for cats' medical treatment—and she's all business Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Simran Bajwa You can tell from her home that Tara Tomcsik-Husak is the ultimate 'cat lady.' From her cat wallpaper, to the neon 'Meow' sign, to the cat stairs for her cats Nomi and Jazz, her home is a cat sanctuary. In addition to her demanding role as president and CEO of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, Tara is also the founder of Feline Fund, a...

July 2024

Local Services

Posh Practices for Pampered Pets

Looking for the best for your jet-setting pet? Read on Article by Cindy Stewart If your pet is your best friend or even your child, you'll appreciate these unique ways to ensure your furry companions live their best lives. 1. Pet Insurance Ann Percy (annpercyagent.com), a State Farm pet insurance broker, is a proud owner of dogs Beau and Chloe. She knows firsthand the joy pets bring. “You don’t plan for unexpected injuries or illnesses,” Ann explains. “If the cost is too high, people may...

July 2024

Home + Design

Windows for Walls

Once an office building, Troy's Forum Flats apartments have impressive amenities—and you gotta see these windows Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Simran Bajwa As a former office building, Forum Flats, Village Green's brand-new luxury apartments in Troy, offers a stunning feature every potential resident reacts to. “The windows," says Gabrielle Schlagel, the manager of Forum Flats. "They always rave about these oversized floor-to-ceiling windows. Your entire wall is essentially a...

July 2024