Arts + Culture

A Dash of Curiosity

Keith Famie's award-winning documentaries are fueled by his unquenchable curiosity about life – and death Article by Marshall Zweig I’m a curious person by nature: I find people and their inner workings fascinating. When I sit down with Keith Famie, I’m moved to find he’s a kindred spirit. Keith’s journey—from celebrity chef to TV personality to documentary filmmaker—is a study in reinvention. But what it truly reflects is Keith’s deep curiosity about humanity. Keith made his mark in...

Life + Culture

Fueling Performance & Wellness

Team creates hub for holistic health and elite athletic training with specialized nutrition, eating disorder counseling Article by Jonathan Ashbury | Photography by Simran Bajwa Patrizia Jesue has a heart for wellness. A local native, she’s deeply familiar with the needs and values of the community. “I grew up in Northville and these areas are vibrant and affluent, yet they lack accessible resources for specialized nutrition and eating disorder counseling,” she says. “I’m thrilled to bring...

Life + Culture

A Healing Light

Frankie McCullough uses red-light therapy—and her own intuition—to help you break free from pain Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Simran Bajwa I came to my interview with Frances “Frankie” McCullough, the owner of MuscleCare Inc./Red Light Health in Bloomfield Hills on the outskirts of West Bloomfield, with a long list of questions. I didn’t get to ask a single one. “Is there anything you want to say before we start?” I asked. Frankie began to speak—and her wisdom just tumbled out...

Arts + Culture

Bridging The Past and Present

After 100 years, Tom and Don Hite preserve the history of our community – and the legacy of families Article by Jonathan Ashbury | Photography by Simran Bajwa My mother was the historian of the family. One day, she called me over to say she was passing the mantle to me. I would now curate the generations of family photos, slides, videos, documents and diaries she had collected. Boxes and boxes of them. There was the diary of my great-great-grandfather as he traveled by steamship in the...

Life + Culture

A Difference You Can See

From stylish frames to lifesaving exams, Normandy Optical brings life into focus Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Vision is a subject both familiar and complicated for me. I wore glasses beginning in first grade. But several decades ago, I had eye surgery designed to correct vision–and instead, it damaged my corneas. So I’m always vigilant about whom I trust with my eyes. That’s why the story I hear from Normandy Optical’s Vanessa Shumake resonates. “It’s this...

Life + Culture

Affordable DIY Health

Take your health into your own hands–and maybe save your life with routine, proactive health screenings Article by Jonathan Ashbury | Photography by Amy Gillespie One local executive is on a mission to make it easy for you to discover how healthy you really are. “It’s not easy to get a health screening today,” says Sherry Eckman, CEO, Midwest Diagnostic Imaging. “First, you have to get an order from your doctor. Then you wait months for an appointment and have to arrange child care or...

Fitness

Science Meets Spa

For healing beyond conventional medicine, DripIV’s nutrient-rich, customizable IV drips put you back on your game Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Deana Grove, the high-energy and welcoming manager of DripIV in West Bloomfield, puts me in a heated massage chair. It’s instantly clear to me that DripIV is a med-spa environment.  I’ve had IV drips myself locally, from a holistic doctor, and they worked, but the environment…well, let’s say I felt like an invalid. Sitting...

Shopping

Holiday Haute Coco

Discover pre-loved luxury in the heart of West Bloomfield with consigned designer handbags, shoes and accessories Article by Margaret Meyer Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa What makes the perfect Christmas gift? Something that demonstrates exquisite taste, luxury and world class quality. I was delighted to find these attributes being expertly curated at Christina's Consignments inside Orchard Mall. Gorgeous displays of designer handbags, shoes and accessories in all price ranges, even...

Life + Culture

Giving back during the Giving Season

Everyone has something to give: Local nonprofits who need your year-end gifts Article by Jonathan Ashbury December, we all know, is about holidays, family gatherings and homemade cookies. It's also about giving back with year-end contributions. There are so many causes to consider. So many in our community who need assistance. Children with cancer. Women and men escaping abusive relationships. Individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities. Children in foster care. Seniors needing...

Life + Culture

A Steakhouse In Its Prime

West Bloomfield’s only steakhouse for over a decade, Prime 29 shares its recipe for success Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Every restaurant's organizational philosophy differs when it comes to finding talent. Some places value education. Some value experience. And some, like Prime29, value dedication, passion and potential. Take Stoli Liti. He's chief operating partner of West Bloomfield’s now-legendary Prime29 Steakhouse. Stoli started in the restaurant industry as...