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Saturday, November 24, 2012

50+ Facebook Pages St. Clair Shores Residents Should 'Like'

Here are more than 50 Facebook Pages St. Clair Shores residents should 'Like.'

The following list is in no particular order. Achatz Burgers Annabelles Antiques Ardmore Park Place Belle Sante Spa Bommarito Italian Bakery Blue Goose Inn Brogan Travel Brownies On the Lake Butter Run Saloon Casali Dance Charlies Restaurant Cheesecake Shoppe Circare City of St. Clair Shores Colleen's Irish Pubb Conner Park Florist Dapper Dog Wash Dockside Cafe Don Gooley Cadillac Embroidery & Much More The Family Craftsman Fantastic Sams of St. Clair Shores (Nine Mack Drive) Farmers Insurance Group, The Rebecca Brown Agency Great Lakes Kiteboarding Great-Lakes Surf G-willies Bar Haba St Clair Shores Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters Jefferson Beach Marina Jerry Bs Cycle Works Johnny B's Cookies Kids Who Care - Ardmore School Kitty …

Friday, November 23, 2012

Avoid the Big Box Stores and Shop Black Friday in St. Clair Shores

While big box stores may be trying to top each other to see how early they can open, independent retailers in St. Clair Shores are focusing on unique items and personalized service on Black Friday.

Shoppers who want to enjoy their families on Thanksgiving, and avoid the crowds during the pre-dawn sales at the big box stores, can shop the Shores on Black Friday for a variety of items from independent retailers. Among the unique stores, and some of their specials, available this Black Friday in St. Clair Shores include: Gift shops Jewelry stores Sporting Goods and fan apparel Toy stores

Ronald Woodhouse

8:22 am on Friday, November 23, 2012

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Local Stores Participate in Small Business Saturday

Businesses in St. Clair Shores are participating in the American Express Small Business Saturday.

This holiday weekend, American Express is urging people to "shop small" and support local businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. The credit card company is offering a one-time $25 statement credit to shoppers who spend at least $25 at a small business after registering their credit card here. Any non-franchised locally owned shop qualifies if it accepts American Express. Some of the offers for the campaign include: To find other businesses participating in Small Business Saturday, visit the American Express website.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

What's Open on Thanksgiving in St. Clair Shores?

Restaurants, bars and event the St. Clair Shores Country Club will be open on Thanksgiving.

For those looking to pass on cooking, get away from the family after dinner or hit the links, Patch has a sampling of businesses open on Thanksgiving. Dinner Bars Golf

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving, and St. Clair Shores Bars are Ready for Parties

Bars and restaurants across St. Clair Shores are planning drink specials and music for the busiest bar night of the year.

The night before Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the busiest nights of the year for bars and restaurants in St. Clair Shores as college students return and family members come back for the holiday weekend. Among the events and specials planned for the night include:

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Edward Cardenas

9:52 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

St. Clair Shores Businesses, What Are Your Specials for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday?

Are you celebrating Black Friday and Small Business Saturday? Post your specials and offers below.

With a city full of as many independent retailers as St. Clair Shores has, we're thinking that there are bound to be many great offers for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. What are they? If you're a St. Clair Shores business owner, post your specials and incentives below. If you're a customer and know of a great sale at a St. Clair Shores shop, post about it below. We'll update the list of specials on Friday in order to give you as much info as your head out shopping for after-Thanksgiving deals and plan for Small Business Saturday.

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Edward Cardenas

10:27 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

What are some specials this weekend in St. Clair Shores?   more ›

Saturday, October 27, 2012

How's Business? See What New Stores, Restaurants are Moving to Macomb County

Wally's Frozen Custard, LUSH Cosmetics, Le Beaute Hair Design and a new banquet center on Gratiot are among the new businesses coming to Macomb County.

The number of shops and services in Macomb County is growing, with several new stores and restaurants recently announcing their plans to expand or set up shop in Macomb County. From St. Clair Shores to Utica and New Baltimore to Clinton Township, small businesses and global franchises are bringing new options for bath and body care, frozen treats and special events to the residents of Macomb. Here's a look at what's happening on the business scene: LUSH Cosmetics to Open Third Michigan Location at Partridge Creek The new store, which specializes in fresh handmade cosmetics, will open near the mall's center court, between Brighton Collectibles and Art-is-in-Market, formerly Ragstock. The new location is currently hiring. Catering 2 You …

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Jenny Whalen

1:25 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012

That's amazing! When/where/how?!?   more ›

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Food Fight

Patch Users Say Roundhouse BBQ Has Best Barbecue

Roundhouse BBQ in Trenton took top honors in Food Fight poll.

The people have spoken: Roundhouse BBQ is the best place for barbecue in southeastern Michigan. Roundhouse BBQ, located on 2760 W Jefferson Ave. in Trenton, received 42 percent of the vote in the Food Fight poll. Slow’s Bar-B-Q, located on 2138 Michigan Ave. in Detroit, finished second with 37 percent of the vote. Bad Brad’s BBQ in New Baltimore was third with 14 percent, and Pit Master Barbeque was fourth with five percent. Voting took place from Wednesday morning until Friday at 5 p.m. Congratulations, Roundhouse BBQ, and thank you to all who participated in the Food Fight by voting in the poll and leaving comments on the site. We look forward to hearing from you again in the next edition of Food Fight.

Friday, December 16, 2011

Vote for the Best Display: Light the Shores Campaign Week 4

The final week of voting in the Light the Shores campaign is underway. A number of businesses have decorated for the holidays, and if you vote in the comments section below, you have the chance to win some great local prizes.

City sidewalks, business storefronts and landscaping throughout St. Clair Shores have been decorated for the "Light the Shores" holiday lighting campaign. Holiday light fans can travel Harper, cruise along the Nautical Mile or keep on track to Nine Mile and Mack, to view impressive light and window displays—and your St. Clair Shores Patch is joining in the fun and competition of the city-wide lighting campiagn. Patch is hosting the voting for the nearly month-long campaign as businesses compete in four categories: The best part of the campaign—besides seeing a displays from traditional to audaucious—residents, customers and visitors to St. Clair Shores will select the winners in each category. Readers will be able to vote for top displays …

Carly

10:37 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2011

Family Dentistry for Best Exterior Holiday Decoration   more ›

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Food Fight

Poll: Where's the Best Barbecue?

Bad Brad's BBQ, Pit Master Barbeque, Roundhouse BBQ and Slow's Bar-B-Q are vying for top honors in the Food Fight poll.

Barbecue proved a hot topic on this week’s Food Fight. We listened to the conversation on Patch, and you have told us your top four choices: Bad Brad’s BBQ, Pit Master Barbeque, Roundhouse BBQ and Slow’s Bar-B-Q. Now we’re asking for a little more help to finish off this Food Fight. We would like you to vote on one of those three barbecue places in our poll. If you would like, please leave a comment on why you voted, or share your choice on Facebook and Twitter. You have until Friday at 5 p.m. to vote, and we’ll announce the winner of the Food Fight on Saturday morning. Thanks again, and happy eating.

AL POE

4:42 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2011

A pit-master oh yea that's what the man is, smoking low and slow for that bold juicy flavor and topped with his own sauce, which is The Sauce Is The Boss. A Pit-master whose BBQ has warmed the tummies of thousands over the years. The sides are succulent and the Collard Green are the best ever. You just gotta pick up a slab of these ribs. A small eating area inside a gas station that fits perfect…   more ›

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