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Bastone
(248) 544-6250 419 S Main St Royal Oak, MI www.bastonebrewery.com If you’re looking for a great restaurant, brewery, wine bar and nightspot … I found all four on one corner in Royal Oak. That’s right … All you have to do … is walk into Bastone Brewery. Now this is my kind of place … gourmet food, hand crafted micro …
Ray’s Ice Cream
(888) 549-5256 4233 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI www.raysicecream.com You scream, I scream, we all scream for Ray’s Ice Cream. That’s right … next time you’re in Royal Oak and you hear me screaming … don’t be alarmed … I’m just enjoying some Ray’s Ice cream. Now, when it comes to ice cream parlors, Ray’s is authentic old school. Since …
Gayle’s Chocolate
(248) 398-0001 417 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48167 www.gayleschocolates.com Are you a chocolate lover? Are you an art lover? Are you a shoe lover? Well here at Gayles Chocolates in Royal Oak, they’ll blow your coco cranium. Since 1979 Gayle Harte has been turning high quality chocolate into incredible, edible art. She even makes high fashion women shoes …
Detroit Zoo, The
Next we went to The Detroit Zoo to see an exhibit I had heard about and always wanted to see. I’m telling you right now, this exhibit is so incredible that whether you’re six or 106, you’ll BEARLY be able to contain yourself. It’s called the Arctic Ring of Life, and it’s North America’s largest polar bear exhibit. What’s also …
Zumba Mexican Grille
(248) 542-1400 304 N. Main St., Royal Oak, MI 48067 www.zumbagrille.com My second place for a fast, cheap and good meal in Royal Oak is a fresh-Mex place the locals absolutely swear by. Zumba Mexican Grille has a great feel with traditional Mexican art done up in cool, modern, funky materials. It’s upbeat, it’s casual and all the great tastes …
Second Street Sub Shop
108 W. Second St., Royal Oak, MI, 48067 (248) 543-7474 Located on 2nd Street just west of Main, Second Street Sub Shop is a funky little place that claims to have the world’s best subs. As far as we know, Second Street also holds the title of Royal Oak’s smallest restaurant, with seating for only eight. Owner Scott Perry hand-picks …