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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Bites Nearby: Rojo Mexican Bistro

The upscale Mexican restaurant owned by Andiamo is open in St. Clair Shores.

Rojo Mexican Bistro  Overview:  Rojo Mexican Bistro is an upscale establishment. With more than 100 tequillas and a menu heavily slanted toward seafood, Rojo is much different than any other Mexican restaurant in the area. The Drinks: More than 110 different tequillas are available. Margaritas and various imported Mexican beers are in stock as well. Appetizers: For both the experience and the flavor, do not miss the tableside guacamole ($8.99). Since it is made in front of you, the degree of spiciness, garlic, and cilantro is up to you. Be vocal, they listen. The lobster quesadilla ($15.99) might be expensive, but any lobster lover will enjoy this decadent treat. Entrees: Tacos de Cayos ($17.99) are stuffed with plump seared scallops, …

Friday, April 22, 2011

Shores Mom Blog

Staycation Ideas and More

Is your family traveling this week for spring break or are you enjoying a staycation? Here are some kid-friendly, low-cost ideas to spend some quality family time together.

Patience, delayed gratification and limitations are three common principles as parents we try to teach our children from birth and beyond. I have found it most ironic that these same principles tend to be the ones we ourselves tend to struggle with the most. How often have we been stuck in the slow line at the grocery store, or been stopped at a red light because the car in front of us is obviously distracted. I can pretty much guarantee that our reaction was less than ideal. What about when we, as parents, want something? Do we always wait until the timing is right? Or do we tend to act out of impulse? With super-sizing foods, most things available with just a click of a mouse along with the millions of “things” available to us today, it’…

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