Guide to Mother's Day Brunches in Metro Detroit

Mother's Day is less than a week away, but if you're thinking of treating mom or grandma to a special brunch, you might want to make your reservations sooner rather than later.

She may not say it out loud, but every mom wants a little pampering on Mother's Day and asking her to cook a three-course meal probably isn't what she has in mind. While some of us can grill a mean pot roast, others are more likely to burn down the house. Luckily, someone had the foresight to invent the Mother's Day buffet. From St. Clair Shores to Livingston County, here is a comprehensive guide for Metro Detroit's Mother's Day brunches and buffets. Reminder, Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13, 2012. Aspen Restaurant Where: 20333 Hall Road, Macomb  When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., breakfast selection until 1 p.m. Cost: $21.99, $9.99 for ages 6-10, free for ages 5 and younger and 90 and older Reservations: 586-226-8838 Burning Tree Where: 22871 21 Mile …

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New Restaurant: Frank's on the Avenue Opens in St. Clair Shores

Longtime restaurateur Frank Ivezaj opens his own restaurant on Harper, between 11 and 12 mile roads.

Frank Ivezaj got his start in the restaurant business nearly 30 years ago working at Louie's Ham and Corned Beef restaurant in Detroit. After working at that restaurant, and others, he decided to open his own restaurant in St. Clair Shores. The Clinton Township resident welcomed his first customers Monday in the 1,500-square-foot restaurant. "I used to have a lot of customers from St. Clair Shores and I have a lot of friends from St. Clair Shores," Ivezaj said. Ivezaj owns the building, which had been vacant for nearly a decade, and demolished nearly half of the structure and remodeled the interior and exterior for the restaurant. The small restaurant with two tables and an extensive carry-out menu—whic is similar to Louie's— features …

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11:22 am on Sunday, September 2, 2012

regardless if you say the man is fake he treats his customers great has great food and very reasonably priced. customers pay the bills you whinning cunt!   more ›

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, …

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Bites Nearby: Sy Thai Shores

This week's Bites takes us to Sy Thai Shores, a taste of Thailand just off 9 Mile in St. Clair Shores.

A few years ago, Thai restaurants were just starting to make their way into the American culinary vernacular. Dishes like Pad Thai and chicken satay were no longer exotic. Thai restaurants are fairly commonplace now, but not in St. Clair Shores.   Sy Thai Shores is the only Thai restaurant in St. Clair Shores. Given that distinction, it could be expected that Sy Thai could offer subpar food because they are the only game in town, but that is definitely not the case.   Their menu contains all of the dishes you would expect at a Thai restaurant. Fresh ingredients are used, and portion sizes are impressive.   A warm and inviting interior makes Sy Thai a perfect choice for a casual night out or a spicy change of pace for a date night. …

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Bites Nearby: Andauras

Looking for breakfast or lunch? Give Andauras a try!

You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we've got a better idea. Each week, St. Clair Shores Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here's this week's choice: Overview: Open Tuesday through Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Upbeat menu with amazing egg dishes, dessert breakfast, and homemade soups, salads and sandwiches.  Nearly everything is made from scratch and made-to-order. Vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.   Decor: Primarily black and red with white walls. Splashes of color provided by the artwork on the walls. Booths are available as well as seats at the counter. A modern twist on a classic diner. Drinks: Organic Columbian coffee is …

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Keeping It Simple at Sabby's

Sabby's Lounge is a classic St. Clair Shores hangout. Cold beer, good food and televisions to watch the game, the formula is simple but has worked for years.

Walking into Sabby's Lounge is like taking a step back in time.   With wood paneling everywhere and nondescript carpet on the floor, Sabby's feels like your uncle's basement circa 1976. That is part of the charm. It may be cliche to say a bar is like Cheers, but Sabby's is pretty close. The bartender engages with each and every customer, sometimes referring to them by first names.  Customers not only chat with her, but also with each other—from across the bar.  Every so often the cook pops his head out from the kitchen to make a comment.  The beers on tap are all macrobrews, and the only saving grace is Magic Hat #9. But you don't come to Sabby's to drink microbrews, do you? A full bar is available otherwise. The specials board boasts a $3…

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Edward Cardenas

11:43 am on Thursday, January 27, 2011

Thanks for the tip. I will share it with Joe! Any suggestions on what to order?   more ›

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G Willies: Pizza after Midnight

Continuing our exploration of late-night dining and in the mood for pizza, G Willies was the choice. Serving food until 2 a.m., G Willies is ideal for those late-night pizza hunger pangs.

First let me define late-night eating. Any time you are looking for food after midnight, you have entered the realm of late-night eating. I am not condoning late-night eating on a regular basis, but if you have a craving, who am I to tell you no? After visiting Travis Coffee Shop last week, I started thinking about late-night eating. There have to be other options. There's nothing wrong with Travis, but their menu doesn't stray much from classic diner fare.   What if pizza is on your mind? Travis doesn't have it, but have no fear. A journey north on Harper will satiate your pizza craving. Walking into G Willies is like entering a rec hall. High ceilings, minimal decoration, and the floor looks like it came from a grade school cafeteria. …

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Travis Coffee Shop: Late Night Grubbin'

For close to 45 years, Travis Coffee Shop has been serving up hamburgers and more to the St. Clair Shores community.

It is rare that I explicitly mention the time I am at a restaurant. Food usually tastes the same whether eaten at noon or at 8 in the evening, but there are occasions where timing matters. It is 12:20 a.m. I am writing this at Travis Coffee Shop. Mind you it has snowed about 5 inches tonight. I'm here for a specific purpose, but the other eight guys (and they are all men aside from the waitress) are regulars. The waitress knows their orders. She calls each of them “hon” or “sweetie.”  Such is the charm of Travis.  Travis Coffee Shop has been a St. Clair Shores institution for close to 45 years. It should be noted that St. Clair Shores has two, 24-7 diners a mile away from each other–Travis and Linda's Place. Years ago, there were three 24-…

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Paisano's Pizza & Restaurant: Hot Pizza and Friendly Service

A St. Clair Shores staple for more than 50 years, Paisano's Pizza is a family-friendly pizzeria. Whether you are in the mood for pizza or pasta, Paisano's will satisfy your craving for Italian.

St. Clair Shores has a multitude of pizza places. Most of them are chains, but there are independents as well. It's not easy trying to figure where to spend your hard earned pizza money.  Paisano's Pizza & Restaurant, on Harper north of 12 Mile, has been around since 1955. Any place that has been around more than 50 years has to be doing something right. By no means ritzy, Paisano's interior is inviting. The employees are also incredibly nice. My waitress was helpful and attentive without being overbearing or annoying.  Dishes were served in a timely manner and always with a smile. The focus of the menu is obviously pizza, but there are a number of salads, appetizers (mostly deep fried), sandwiches and pastas as well. Open for lunch …

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El Charro's: Unique Mexican Food Fast

Since 1980, El Charro's has been serving the St. Clair Shores area good quality Mexican food fast. Open late every night of the week, El Charro's is a great alternative to the usual fast-food joints for late-night cravings.

There are a few things you will rarely (if ever) hear me utter.   One of them is "let's hit a drive-thru." Nothing against those who enjoy a Big Mac or Whopper, it's just not for me. It is hard for me to deny the convenience of the drive-thru concept, however. The quality of the food is sketchy. My drive-thru rules fly out the window when it comes to El Charro's. El Charro's is an upscale fast food restaurant. Much of the food is already prepared and is warmed up prior to being served. That might sound like a negative thing, but El Charro's food tastes good, and they are open until 3 a.m. every night of the week. Between Travis, Linda's Place and El Charro's, the late-night dining options in St. Clair Shores are plentiful—why bother with …

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