Paul Gross

From an early age, Paul Gross knew he wanted to be a meteorologist. Gross recalls that his second-grade teacher noticed he was fearful during a thundershower. She took him to the school library’s weather section “to help make weather less scary.” His interest in the science of weather was ignited and a short while later, when his uncle asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, Gross replied enthusiastically, “A Channel 4 weatherman!”

Gross was born in Detroit and moved from Oak Park to Bloomfield Township in fifth grade, graduating from the former Andover High School. He attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a degree in meteorology from the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences department. During college, he became the first weather intern at Channel 4 (WDIV) and later balanced his class schedule with a part-time, off-camera position writing weather reports for the noon news.

Before appearing in front of the camera at WDIV, Gross worked on-air in Lansing and then at WKBD-TV when it launched its Ten O'clock News. By 1986, he was working concurrently at all three stations. Eventually, he found a permanent meteorology role and home at WDIV.

“I love the people I work with at Channel 4. They are not just like family – they are family. Over the past 40 years, we’ve grown up together – married, had kids, mourned the loss of parents. These are some of my closest friends.”

From his early years, Gross took a keen interest in not only the weather, but also science and environmental reporting. He interviewed his first climate scientist over 30 years ago and follows the science and truth of global warming and Earth’s changing climate.

“I don’t use any information from advocacy groups. I only follow science and seek the truth without politics.”

Gross has earned many awards and accolades during his career, including nine Emmy awards from the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences. He was also named a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) in 2017, an extremely high honor in professional scientific societies. He is now one of only four remaining meteorologists in the world ever to be named an AMS Fellow, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM), and Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM). As a CCM, Gross is considered the most qualified expert witness in the state when it comes to the potential impact of weather on litigation.

The busy meteorologist also provides weather guidance for the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and University of Michigan’s football team – which adds to the many interesting stories and experiences he’s collected over the years. Through it all, Gross has never lost sight of his main mission. “As a meteorologist, my number one job is public safety. When there is the potential for dangerous weather, being able to communicate and convey what people need to know is the most important thing I do.”

The Oakland County resident and his wife have two grown sons. When he’s not working, he spends time golfing, kayaking, bowling, and tending his garden and yard. He also enjoys his home Up North on Lake Michigan where he collects and polishes Petoskey stones for display and gifts. Soon, he will have more time for these passions as he retires from WDIV after 40 years, becoming the station's first “Meteorologist Emeritus.”

“I never left home – this is very important to me. I have institutional memory of all major weather events,” Gross says. “There is not one day that I haven't been grateful to work in my hometown for my entire career. I’ve had opportunities in other cities...but I have never wanted to leave the city and state I love. This is home and always will be home.”

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Taste of sugar

Sugaring NYC has opened at 34110 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, offering organic hair removal and innovative services such as brow lamination and Keratin lash lift, by licensed estheticians for all hair removal needs. Sugaring NYC has over 40 locations nationwide, and says, “once you try sugaring, you will never go back to waxing.” What is sugaring? “Sugaring is a relatively painless, affordable, and longlasting Brazilian hair removal method. Forget about shaving or regular waxing that causes irritation, ingrown hairs, and razor bumps. Waxing removes live skin cells alongside dead skin cells and unwanted hair, causing unnecessary pain and irritation. Sugaring uses only natural ingredients. The preparation is 100 percent natural, containing only water and sugar, with no chemicals, fragrances or coloring. It is hypoallergenic, causing no skin irritation. And it is so natural that a sweet-toothed person can even eat it! Waxing is made of resins and often toxic chemicals, as well.” The sugar paste is applied at room temperature so it will not burn even the most sensitive skin, and cleans easily with water, allowing for easy exfoliation. Sugaring is ideal, they say, for men and women.

Flowers on the move

Longtime Birmingham florist Blossoms will have a new home in Royal Oak come February 1. According to customer service manager Christina Naifeh, the full service florist is packing up its flowers and vases at 33866 Woodward at Adams and is moving one mile south, to 32480 Woodward. “We will be offering all of the same services,” Naifeh said. Those services are impressive –Blossoms specializes in a large inventory of fresh flowers in modern, classic, high-style and organic-styled flower arrangements for birthdays, get well wishes, anniversaries, sympathy and funeral flowers. They have a reputation for creative wedding and mitzvah flowers, as well. The store offers plants and a premium line of gift items and home fragrances, all of which will follow them to their new location.

Burn, baby, burn

A new fitness studio is opening in Bloomfield Township, at 2527 S. Telegraph Road. Body Burn Studios, which also has a studio on Mack in Grosse Pointe, says it offers an “Intense full-body megaformer workout that combines traditional Pilates, cardio and strength training.” Workouts are on the Megaformer(TM), which they said was developed by Sebastian Lagree. It is a zero-impact machine “that allows you to work your body in a unique and intense way. A system of springs and pulleys, combined with block training routines, allows you to work your upper and lower body to the point of fatigue,” in a 50minute workout with quick transitions. They encourage exercisers to “take one workout at a time,” and offer packages of five or 10 Body Burn classes.

Fixing up the dog

Pet lovers looking for a close and convenient pet groomer will be happy to hear that MVP Grooming has opened at 4078 W. Maple Road, just east of Telegraph, near DePorre Veterinary Services, but is not affiliated. The new groomer offers baths, coat conditioning, body trimming, deshedding, blow drying, anal gland expression and flea baths. They are open six days a week.

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As I was beginning to write this article for February’s issue, I stopped to listen to a piece on CBS Sunday Morning. The story was called, “Friendships, the Key to Happiness.” The program began by asking, “What does happiness look like?” Is it the accumulation of wealth, fame, good looks or something altogether different?

According to Harvard researcher, Dr. Robert Waldinger, leader of the longest ongoing study for adult development –happiness comes from meaningful human connections. For over 80 years, with thousands of participants and file cabinets full of research, the evidence is pretty overwhelming. Simply defined, relationships matter.

Dr. Waldinger highlighted the results of this comprehensive study. People who are more socially connected to friends, family and community, are happier, healthier and live longer. And interestingly, meaningful relationships don’t just protect our bodies by nourishing our emotional well-being, but they also protect our brains. People who are more isolated than they want to be, are at risk of experiencing more cognitive decline than others.

As we grow older, it may seem harder to make those connections but Next is the ideal place to find that sense of community. We pride ourselves on our expansive life-long learning opportunities, but we offer many ways to meet new friends, gather and socialize. With over 250 activities offered each month, there are plenty of ways to get involved and become engaged. Weekly men’s and women’s coffee groups, the Friday Current Events Roundtable, book clubs, entertainment, card games, chess, and Mah Jongg - along with day trips, celebrations and meals to share, there are ample opportunities to develop new friendships. Meaningful relationships happen when there is a sense of belonging and shared experiences – just what Next is all about.

Along with the many ways to socialize, February brings with it a lot of exciting programs.

On Thursday, February 16 at 6 p.m. the one and only John U. Bacon will stop by. You may know him as a best-selling author or as a writer for the Wall Street Journal or as commentator for ESPN and the Big Ten Network. Nationally known, he’s coming to Next and we couldn’t be more excited.

On February 23 at 2 p.m. we reminisce about the radio station we all grew up with, CKLW. If you grew up in the Detroit area in the ‘50s and 60s, you’re going to love this stroll down THE BIG 8 memory lane.

And very timely, on February 23 at 6 p.m., Wayne State Associate Professor Aaron Retish, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., will present Russia’s War on Ukraine, One Year On. Professor Retish will share his expertise and perspectives on the war and talk about what has become the largest land war in Europe since WWII.

Next, your 50+ Community Center is just that, a community. Please stop in to Next and experience our warm and welcoming center – it’s very likely you will find that next new friend! We are located at 2121 Midvale, Birmingham. Our website, BirminghamNext.org has a full calendar of activities and the services we provide.

How is the new year going for you? Ours is off with a bang! Do you have a resolution for more social connections? Our spring catalog is filled with many opportunities to meet, travel, move, learn and connect. There are more trips, aquatic classes, and presentations which may just lead to more friendships as well.

Ayse Birsel, author of “Design the Long Life You Love, A Step-By-Step Guide to Love, Purpose, Well-Being, and Friendship,” discusses the importance of forming relationships and strengthening human connections for mental and physical health. I too, am a firm believer in the value of regularly adding to your social network for diversity, development, and of course, delight.

Birsel even advises us to “seek friendship factories.” I love this metaphor and am adopting it for BTSS –what a fun way to describe “building community,” one of the three pillars of our mission.

Camaraderie is an intangible benefit from involvement with the BTSS “friendship factory.” Or is it? Research continues to show that belonging is a basic human need that influences longevity and mental health. The center has a treasured reputation for being a welcoming environment, which starts with staff but builds with the variety of people engaged. Our customers represent three generations, from people in their 50s though those in their 90s, who have intriguing histories, friendly personalities and a shared goal for living their best life.

New initiatives include:

A dozen day trips with art, historical and musical venues as well as tours of area senior living communities. There are eight lunch and learn programs covering nutrition, safety, and health. New fitness classes include LaBlast Splash in the warm water pool and golf conditioning for your best season ever. Fitness schedules can be found here: https://bit.ly/FitnessSchedules.

Join us for a Spring Fling on Fat Tuesday with live jazz, and help cheer loudly during our watch party for Tigers Opening Day. Happily, we have a growing relationship with the very talented students at Bloomfield Hills High School, who will be popping over for live performances. Be sure to sign up for our weekly eNews for details to come. https://bit.ly/BTSSeNews. Suggestions for programs and presentations are always welcome! ctvaroha@bloomfieldtwp.org

Finally, our center transportation service is available Monday through Friday, which allows us to enhance your participation by bringing township residents to and from the center. Please help us share this very good news with your friends, family and neighbors.

Wishing you a year filled with purpose, joy and connection.

HAPPY 100th ANNIVERSARY THE COMMUNITY HOUSE! 1923-2023

With deep gratitude and a very grateful heart, The Community House’s Boards of Directors, its staff, key stakeholders, donors, volunteers, and community supporters together - have launched a series of reflections and events to publicly celebrate The Community House’s 100 Years - its Centennial Celebration! We are humbled, energized and delighted by the kind wishes of so many – thanking us, remembering us, and congratulating us on our extraordinary milestone of a century of selfless service, unimaginable charity, concern for others and our countless support of other nonprofits, the City of Birmingham and the surrounding region. (Now serving 272 zip codes.)

Each column, I would be honored and delighted to share excerpts from the publication “The Heart of Birmingham” coauthored by Betty Angelo and Frank Angelo, published in 1993. Much happened before, much has happened since.

The Heart of Birmingham. The Community House Community House Story by Betty Angelo & Frank Angelo “There is a tendency, when one speaks or writes about The Community House Community House, to think of an architecturally beautiful building, of organizations, and dances, and meetings and dinners. And indeed, a history of The House focusing primarily on the bricks and mortar, on programs and fund drives, on the minutia of day-to-day operations, would be valid.

Our goal was to move beyond that, however, to seek answers to the who and why of the existence of an institution that truly earned the appellation “The Heart of Birmingham”. We found some. In the process we concluded that it is intangibles, the commitment of people to fulfilling “the felt needs” of the Greater Birmingham Community, that finally are the substance of what we know at The Community House.

We have attempted to capture the essence of who and why without overlooking what, when and where. In our endeavor, for those omissions and commissions we assume full responsibility, we have been helped by the good counsel and contributions of scores of people, many of whom are mentioned in the text. Special thanks, however, go to Max Horton, Barbara Underwood, Rachel and Jim Herbst, to the archival staff of St. James Church; to Gary Elliott for exemplary patience in working with nit-picking editor, and to the office staff of The Community House.

The Beginnings

Picture a quiet Saturday night on a tree-lined Bates Street in Birmingham. It’s the early 1930s, and the sound of swing dance music can be heard coming from an impressive new building on the northwest corner of Townsend and Bates Streets.

The Community House has a strong heart. It was conceived in the transition period between world war and the start of Birmingham’s surge in population. It survived and even flourished during dramatically changing social and economic situations. With good reason.

Hundreds of volunteers and staff people have provided leadership and have rarely deviated from the vision of service propounded by those who, with some religious fervor and sensitivity to new trends, founded it.

According to a transcript of remarks by Henry S. Booth, made for a history of St. James, “Charles McCurdy was always opened-minded about ideas, and if he didn’t think of them himself, he kept seeking them. Because of this, St. James bought up the entire village block (bounded by Bates, Martin, Chester and Maple).”

McCurdy intended to build a retirement community for clergy, providing individual private homes… Booth added, however, that “not very long after (purchase of the land) Mr. McCurdy had Sunday dinner at Cranbrook House (the Booth residence). The conversation got on the subject of the property and other possible uses for it than retirement housing. Out of that came The Community House.

A series of five group meetings on consecutive days in different neighborhoods in early December 1920 explored The Community House idea. On December 28, a committee appointed by Rev. McCurdy adopted several recommendations.The most important were suggestions for reorganization of the St. James Women’s Guild” to guide the policy of such The Community House.” The committee recommended a new constitution of bylaws “comprehensive enough to include all the work associated with such efforts.”

Two other important stipulations were made, one to do with the type of building utilized, the other with financing. Enduring principles were established. The House and its facilities would be sufficient to meet “the needs of the community.” The committee also said that the House would operate only through funding from the community, either in response to special events or annual drives. Support from government was unthinkable in the social and political climate of the ‘20s; was not an option even as attitudes about government assistance changed in later decades.

The committee report was presented to a Guild meeting on January 5, 1921. Its recommendations were adopted, and the committee discharged. Signing the final report as secretary was Mrs. Ruth Edgar Shain, who became an indefatigable worker in the building the solid foundation upon which The Community House Community House grew.

“People were not made to live alone. The nature of man demands social intercourse. We must meet others on a common footing. We must forever seek friendships to brighten the path that leads to the grave”.

It soon became obvious that the community was, indeed, accepting…. and using… The Community House. Meetings, Saturday dances, a billiard room for boys, and Sunday forums provided a steady flow of people during hours of operations, daily from 10 to 12, 2 to 5, 7 to 9 except on Saturdays when later hours prevailed to accommodate the dancers.

The arrival of Miss Martin and Miss Dickinson began a new phase. Instead of just waiting for people to come, Miss Martin, at the urging of the Board, began to organize House-sponsored groups. “The activities of The Community House are necessarily diversified in character owing to the number of people we are anxious to reach. We want The Community House to become a vital part of the life of Birmingham and to make every person feel that he or she has a part in its activities.” Her initial efforts ranged from childcare to job placement. The day nursery provided care for nine children that month, with a charge of 50 cents per family. The nursery operated only on Wednesdays...” Fascinating. Stay tuned for more excerpts over the next twelve months! Happy 100-Years Community House.

THE 2023 BATES STREET SOCIETY DINNER RESERVATIONS (TICKETLESS) ON SALE NOW

The Bates Street Society was created to help recognize donors who make significant charitable contributions to support the work and mission of The Community House Community House. New members are acknowledged annually at The Bates Street Society Dinner, an extraordinary evening hosted by The Community House Community House Association and Foundation Board of Directors. In 2023, the Bates Street Society and the Bates Street Society Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023. To help lead this extraordinary gathering, Ms. Lila Lazarus, will assume the role of Master of Ceremonies. The Bates Street Society Dinner will also recognize TCH/TCHF’s annual Pillars of Vibrancy in Business, Education, Culture, Wellness and Philanthropy and brief remarks recognizing The Community House’s Centennial Year.

2023 Pillars of Vibrancy Honorees include:

•Jim Berline — Business & Philanthropy

•Dr. Linda Gillum, Ph.D. — Health & Wellness and Education

•Nancy Susick, RN — Health & Wellness and Business

•Priscilla & Huel Perkins — Culture & Philanthropy

•Matthew Rizik — Business & Philanthropy

•Greg Schwartz — Business

•Nada & Sam Simon — Business & Philanthropy

•Gary Van Elslander — Business & Philanthropy

Save-the-Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023. Seating is limited. Tickets (reservations) on sale now.

Our gratitude and special thanks to founding sponsors PNC Bank and Corewell Health. Gratitude to BERLINE, Cranbrook Educational Community, Oakland University, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oakland University-William Beaumont School of Medicine, Metalbuilt, Deroy & Devereaux, Clark Hill, Emerson - Prew and The Agency Hall & Hunter Realtors for their lead sponsorships of the 2023 Bates Street Society Dinner as well. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information ,contact Christopher Smude, Senior Vice President, CMO, The Community House Community House Foundation at csmude@communityhousefoundation.org.

For reservations, sponsorships or more information about booking gathering and meeting space for Winter 2022 and beyond - please go to communityhouse.com or call 248.644.5832.

The Places To Eat for Downtown is a quick reference source to establishments offering a place for dining, either breakfast, lunch or dinner. The listings include nearly all dining establishments with seating in the Birmingham/Bloomfield area, and then some select restaurants outside the immediate area served by Downtown.

Birmingham/Bloomfield

220: American. Brunch, weekends, Lunch, Monday-Friday, Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 220 E. Merrill Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.646.2220. 220restaurant.com

5th Tavern: American. Brunch, weekends, Lunch & Dinner daily. No reservations. Liquor. 2262 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, 48302. 248.481.9607. 5thtavern.com

Adachi: Japanese. Lunch & Dinner daily. Liquor. Reservations. 325 S. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham 48009. 248.540.5900. adachirestaurant.com

Andiamo: Italian. Lunch, Monday-Friday, Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 6676 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, 48301. 248.865.9300. andiamoitalia.com

Beau’s: American. Brunch, weekends, Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 4108 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. 248.626.2630. beausbloomfield.com

Bella Piatti: Italian. Dinner, Tuesday-Saturday. Reservations. Liquor. 167 Townsend Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.494.7110. bellapiattirestaurant.com

Beverly Hills Grill: American. Dinner, MondaySaturday. Liquor. No reservations. 31471 Southfield Road, Beverly Hills, 48025. 248.642.2355. beverlyhillsgrill.com

Beyond Juicery + Eatery: Contemporary. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 270 W. Maple Road, Birmingham, 48009; 221 Cole Street, Birmingham, 48009; 3645 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48301; 4065 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Township, 48301; 1987 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48302. beyondjuiceryeatery.com

Bill’s: American. Breakfast, weekends, Lunch, Thursday & Friday, Dinner, Monday-Saturday. Reservations. Liquor. 39556 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, 48304. 248.646.9000. billsbloomfieldhills.com

Birmingham Pub: American. Lunch, TuesdayFriday, Dinner, Tuesday-Sunday. Reservations. Liquor. 555 S. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham. thebirminghampub.com

Birmingham Sushi Cafe: Japanese. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 377 Hamilton Row, Birmingham, 48009. 248.593.8880. birminghamsushi.com

Bistro Joe’s Kitchen: Global. Dinner, TuesdaySunday. Liquor. Reservations. 34244 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.594.0984. bistrojoeskitchen.com

Bloomfield Deli: Deli. Breakfast & Lunch, Monday-Friday. No reservations. 71 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48304. 248.645.6879. bloomfielddeli.com

Brooklyn Pizza: Pizza. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Liquor. No reservations. 111 Henrietta Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.258.6690. thebrooklynpizza.com

Café ML: New American. Dinner, daily. Liquor. Reservations. 3607 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Township. 248.642.4000. cafeml.com

Casa Pernoi: Italian. Dinner, Tuesday-Saturday. Reservations. Liquor. 310 E. Maple Road, Birmingham, 48009. 248.940.0000. casapernoi.com

Churchill’s Bistro & Cigar Bar: Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. Liquor. 116 S. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.647.4555. churchillscigarbar.com

Cityscape Deli: Deli. Lunch & Dinner, MondaySaturday. No reservations. Beer. 877 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48302. 248.540.7220. cityscapedeli.com

Commonwealth: American. Breakfast & Lunch, daily. No reservations. 300 Hamilton Row, Birmingham, 48009. 248.792.9766. gocommonwealth.com

Dick O’Dow’s: Irish. Lunch & Dinner, TuesdaySunday. Reservations. Liquor. 160 West Maple Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.642.1135. dickodowspub.com

Eddie Merlot’s: Steak & seafood. Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 37000 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, 48304. 248.712.4095. eddiemerlots.com

Einstein Bros. Bagels: Deli. Breakfast & Lunch, daily. No reservations. 4089 West Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. 248.258.9939. einsteinbros.com

Elie’s Mediterranean Grill/Bar: Mediterranean. Lunch & Dinner, Monday-Saturday. No reservations. Liquor. 263 Pierce Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.647.2420. eliesgrill.com

EM: Mexican. Lunch & Dinner, Tuesday-Sunday. No Reservations. Liquor. 470 N. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 947.234.0819. embirmingham.com

Embers Deli & Restaurant: Deli. Breakfast & Lunch, Tuesday-Sunday. Dinner, TuesdayFriday. No reservations. 3598 West Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. 248.645.1033. embersdeli1.com

Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: American. Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 323 N. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.723.0134. flemingssteakhouse.com

Forest: European. Dinner, Tuesday-Saturday. Reservations. Liquor. 735 Forest Avenue, Birmingham 48009. 248.258.9400. forestbirmingham.com

Greek Islands Coney Restaurant: Greek. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 221 Hamilton Row, Birmingham, 48009. 248.646.1222. greekislandsconey.com

Griffin Claw Brewing Company: American. Lunch, Friday-Sunday, Dinner, TuesdaySunday. No Reservations. Liquor. 575 S. Eton Street, Birmingham. 248.712.4050. griffinclawbrewingcompany.com

Hazel’s: Seafood. Lunch, Saturday & Sunday, Dinner, Tuesday-Sunday. Reservations. Liquor. 1 Peabody Street, Birmingham. 248.671.1714. eatathazels.com

Honey Tree Grille: Greek/American. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, daily. No reservations. 3633 W. Maple Rd, Bloomfield, MI 48301. 248.203.9111. honeytreegrille.com

Hunter House Hamburgers: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 35075 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.646.7121. hunterhousehamburgers.com

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse: American. Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 201 S. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.594.4369. hydeparkrestaurants.com

IHOP: American. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 2187 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. 248.333.7522. Ihop.com

Joe Muer Seafood: Seafood. Dinner daily. Reservations. Liquor. 39475 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, 48304. 248.792.9609. joemuer.com

Kaku Sushi and Poke’: Asian. Lunch, MondayFriday & Dinner daily. No reservations. 869 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Township, 48302. 248.480.4785, and 126 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham, 48009. 248.885.8631. kakusushipoke.com

Kerby’s Koney Island: American. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 2160