Professional Services

Troy Raises Them Right

Meet a Troy native who proves ambition and service begin with remembering your roots Article by Margaret Meyer Haight There’s more than one recipe for success. For Balamohan and Prasanthi Tadepalli, it started with some money and two suitcases, mixed with hope, hard work and the promise of opportunity. The couple came from India to Michigan determined to build a better life, eventually choosing Troy as home. Years later, their son Hemanth has built on that foundation in ways hardly imagined. ...

Food + Beverage

A Taste of Everywhere

Troy traveler tastes her way through cultures around the world Article and Photography by Cindy Stewart If I could, I would travel the world to experience vast oceans, majestic mountains, medieval towers, suspension bridges, castles and the breathtaking sights and sounds of bustling cities and quaint towns. Over the past three years, I’ve been fortunate to visit Alaska; Turin, Florence and Sorrento, Italy; Paris and Provence, France; Warsaw, Poland; Costa Rica; Panama; the Galápagos; and...

Food + Beverage

The Art of Gathering

Inside Michigan’s only Fogo de Chão, a centuries-old Brazilian tradition transforms dining into an experience of discovery, hospitality and connection Article by R. Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa Dinner at Fogo de Chão arrives with a bit of theater. A gaucho chef approaches carrying a skewer of fire-roasted beef, its edges deliciously caramelized from the grill. Perhaps it is Picanha , the celebrated Brazilian Prime Top Sirloin recognizable by its distinctive fat cap and curved...

Food + Beverage

Sunday Coffee, Every Day

Nitro pours, house-made syrups and the story behind one of Troy’s newest coffee stops Article by Margaret Meyer Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa Coffee may be the reason people first walk through the doors of Seven Sundays in Troy, but owners Chris and Krystal wanted to create something beyond what’s in the cup. Here’s our chat, over a cappuccino and scone, of course. What inspired Seven Sundays? We love coffee, especially the experience around it. We wanted something welcoming...

Home + Design

Legacy By Design

Thoughtful interior design, lasting relationships and a legacy that continues to shape beautiful homes. Article by R. Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa For nearly three decades, Michael Rowley watched his wife do what seemed impossible. Darla Rowley could walk into an empty space, study it for a few moments and envision a room that didn't exist yet. She didn't need sketches. She didn't need computer renderings. She could simply picture it – the furniture, the colors, the flow of the...

Life + Culture

Color, Culture & Timeless Style

Discover how one Troy family is bringing India's vibrant fashion traditions to everyone Article by R. Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa Step inside Sanskriti Fashion in Troy, and it's almost impossible to know where to look first. Brilliant jewel tones. Intricate embroidery. Flowing fabrics. Every rack feels like a celebration, inviting shoppers to discover clothing that's as joyful as it is beautiful. For owners Narendrakumar Patel and Madhurika Patel, the boutique is much more than...

Beauty

Dressed for Life

The art of personal styling begins with confidence, self-discovery and dressing for the life you live today. Article by Margaret Meyer Haight | Photography by Liliya Tsytser Photography Most women have experienced it. Standing in front of a closet full of clothes with that discouraging feeling that there’s nothing to wear. Not for lack of choices, but because somewhere along the way, life changed and the woman in the mirror changed with it. Maybe it was motherhood, a changing body or an empty...

Style + Beauty

Fall With Impact: Ladies Style Edit

Beyond beautiful interiors, discover the fall favorites of these stylish women Article by Margaret Meyer Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa I think we can all agree that Michigan summers are pretty spectacular. Sunshine, dinners on the patio, weekends at the lake.  But to be honest, somewhere around the end of August, I’m looking forward to fall. The colors always remind me that fashion is art. I'm loving unexpected pairings like army green with dusty pink and espresso with smoke blue...

Food + Beverage

Making Pizza And Memories

Flour Power: You can be the pizza chef at Oven 360 Article by R. Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa By the time the flour settled, there were smiles everywhere. Three local kids – Asher, Cayde and Ava – transformed balls of fresh dough into handcrafted pizzas. There was laughter, some friendly competition, plenty of flour in unexpected places – and the pride that comes from creating something with your own hands. That's exactly what owner Mike Spineti envisioned when he introduced...

Life + Culture

Famous Faces. Second Chances.

With the help of a host of celebrities, Christine O'Brien's photographs shine a spotlight on rescue pets waiting for a home. Article by R. Todd Haight | Photography by Christine O'Brien / Ruff Life Photography Every shelter has them. The dog that quietly watches families walk past. The cat that has waited so long, volunteers wonder if anyone will ever choose her. Christine O'Brien has met hundreds. And every time she raises her camera, she hopes to change the ending. As the pet...