Townhouse Birmingham serving up smash burgers and to go cocktails
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Chef Jennifer Meadows and Emme Franco demonstrate how to make Townhouse's smash burger and showcase the restaurant's new to go cocktail options. Townhouse Birmingham is located at 180 Pierce St. in Birmingham. For more visit, townhousebirmingham.com.

National Black Voter Day
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The Urban League?s Marc Morial and BET executive Tiyale Hayes discuss the initiative to help get black voters to the polls. National Black Voter Day is on September 20th. For more visit, bet.com/topic/we-vote.

Sportscaster.com giving fans a chance to make their broadcasting dreams a reality
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Jeff Sloan, the founder of SportsCaster.com, discusses the new platform, which encourages fans to create and share their own sports broadcasting content. Gavin Velicevic, a student broadcaster in the program, also shares his experience. For more visit, sportscaster.com.

Making lobster tacos with Shift Kitchen & Cocktails
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Chef Kevin Hunt and manager Selah Perez from Shift Kitchen & Cocktails joined The Nine to demonstrate how to make one of their new menu items, lobster tacos. Shift Kitchen & Cocktails has three locations in Birmingham, Grosse Pointe and Plymouth. For more visit, shiftkitchencocktails.com.

Lillie Bell's of Southfield celebrates 4 years in business
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Chanae Jordan from Lillie Bell's in Southfield prepares fried chicken wings and collard greens. To celebrate their 4th anniversary, they are offering a special buy one meal, get one free deal on carryout orders on September 18.

DIY Street Fair in Ferndale September 20 - 22
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Krista Johnston, artistic director and co-founder of the DIY Street Fair, shows us some of the artwork at the annual downtown Ferndale event.

Actor Marc Evan Jackson's Detroit Creativity Project offers professional development opportunities for educators
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Actor Marc Evan Jackson is a co-founder of the Detroit Creativity Project, which the State of Michigan approves to provide professional development to educators. The group offers improv training for youth and educators that promotes social and emotional learning.

Meatless Monday: Lion?s Mane Mushroom Tacos
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Executive Chef Kelsey Collins from Imperial in Ferndale makes tacos using mushrooms instead of meat. He also tells us about "Viva Vegano," a vegan food celebration on September 18.

Mental Health Monday: Taking time for self-care and taking accountability for mistakes
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The People Expert, Dr. Sabrina Jackson, joined The Nine to talk about the importance of self care, as well as how you can bounce back after making a mistake. For more visit, sabrinajackson.com.

Bronze Door in Grosse Pointe Woods offering dinner for two special
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Chef Mike’s Chicken Lemon Piccata Served with seasonal vegetables and fingerling potatoes Serves 2 Ingredients: •4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts •salt & pepper •all-purpose flour, for dredging •2 T. butter •2 T. olive oil •2 cups chicken velouté or chicken stock •1 cup dry white wine •1tsp. garlic, chopped •1 whole fresh lemon • 1.5 tsp brined capers •8-7 artichoke hearts, quartered •6-7 basil leaves, chiffonade Directions: 1 Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess. 2 In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add 2 chicken breast into the pan, cook chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, 3 minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. 3 Add to pan, butter, capers, garlic and sweat for 20-30 seconds. Deglaze with white wine and reduce liquid for 1 minute. 4 Add chicken Velouté, artichokes and season with salt and pepper. Add juice of 1 fresh lemon. 5 Garnish with fresh basil Serve with seasonal vegetables and fingerling potatoes.

Meet P.J., Chewy & McGee
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Welcome this trio to the Animal House sponsored by Michigan Humane