Trending stories this week: October 17th, 2025
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Trending stories this week: October 17th, 2025

Bre Teamer joins FOX 2 News Live at 11 with Brandon Hudson to discuss the top stories trending on our website this week.

Bre Teamer joins FOX 2 News Live at 11 with Brandon Hudson to discuss the top stories trending on our website this week.

Simmons & Clark Jewelers celebrates 100 years in Detroit
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Simmons & Clark Jewelers celebrates 100 years in Detroit

Simmons & Clark Jewelers has called Detroit home for 100 years. The third-generation owner, Michael Simmons, offers a look at some of the styles from years past. Visit SimmonsAndClark.com for more information.

Simmons & Clark Jewelers has called Detroit home for 100 years. The third-generation owner, Michael Simmons, offers a look at some of the styles from years past. Visit SimmonsAndClark.com for more information.

Jim Brady's Royal Oak makes stuffed sea bass
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Jim Brady's Royal Oak makes stuffed sea bass

The owner and chef from Jim Brady's Royal Oak stopped by the Fox 2 kitchen to make stuffed sea bass. The restaurant also just won 'Best Burger Oakland County' in Metro Times' Best Of issue. Visit JimBradysRoyalOak.com for more information.

The owner and chef from Jim Brady's Royal Oak stopped by the Fox 2 kitchen to make stuffed sea bass. The restaurant also just won 'Best Burger Oakland County' in Metro Times' Best Of issue. Visit JimBradysRoyalOak.com for more information.

Kalota Culinary makes cherry tomato pasta sauce
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Kalota Culinary makes cherry tomato pasta sauce

Cherry Tomato Sauce Dresses 1 pound of pasta Ingredients: 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 shallot, small chop 1 small onion, small chop 4 cloves garlic, sliced Pinch hot pepper flakes 1 carrot, small chop 1 tbsp. tomato paste 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced 1 cup white wine Fresh basil and/or parsley ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: In a large skillet add the olive oil, shallot, onion, garlic, and hot pepper. Add salt and pepper and cook on low until fragrant. Add the carrots, season, and wait until the carrots become slightly soft. Add the tomato paste and toast for a couple minutes then add ½ cup of the white wine to help deglaze and loosen the paste. Add the rest of the white wine and let the alcohol burn off for a minute. Add the tomatoes with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Turn the heat down low, cover, and let slowly simmer until the tomato skins begin to blister and fall apart and a thicker sauce consistency is formed. Add in fresh herbs like basil and parsley and toss. Taste for salt and pepper and add to your favorite pasta and dress well. Adding in a bit of the salty/starchy pasta water helps a ton! Top with grated cheese and more fresh basil or parsley.

Cherry Tomato Sauce Dresses 1 pound of pasta Ingredients: 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 shallot, small chop 1 small onion, small chop 4 cloves garlic, sliced Pinch hot pepper flakes 1 carrot, small chop 1 tbsp. tomato paste 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced 1 cup white wine Fresh basil and/or parsley ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: In a large skillet add the olive oil, shallot, onion, garlic, and hot pepper. Add salt and pepper and cook on low until fragrant. Add the carrots, season, and wait until the carrots become slightly soft. Add the tomato paste and toast for a couple minutes then add ½ cup of the white wine to help deglaze and loosen the paste. Add the rest of the white wine and let the alcohol burn off for a minute. Add the tomatoes with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Turn the heat down low, cover, and let slowly simmer until the tomato skins begin to blister and fall apart and a thicker sauce consistency is formed. Add in fresh herbs like basil and parsley and toss. Taste for salt and pepper and add to your favorite pasta and dress well. Adding in a bit of the salty/starchy pasta water helps a ton! Top with grated cheese and more fresh basil or parsley.

Torched Hamachi crudo recipe
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Torched Hamachi crudo recipe

The chef for The Detroit Club shares a recipe for torched Hamachi crudo ahead of the Haunted Halloween Hotel event.

The chef for The Detroit Club shares a recipe for torched Hamachi crudo ahead of the Haunted Halloween Hotel event.

Ticket to Italy courtesy of Busch's
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Ticket to Italy courtesy of Busch's

The local food market in metro Detroit Busch's has plenty to offer customers this fall season, including a taste of all things Italian.

The local food market in metro Detroit Busch's has plenty to offer customers this fall season, including a taste of all things Italian.

Classic cars brings collectors together to Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood
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Classic cars brings collectors together to Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood

Given that it is October and people will soon be putting away their classic cars away for the winter, collectors came to Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood to show of cars that are at least 100 years old and even a horse and carriage.

Given that it is October and people will soon be putting away their classic cars away for the winter, collectors came to Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood to show of cars that are at least 100 years old and even a horse and carriage.

Busch's Passport to Italy runs through November 2
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Busch's Passport to Italy runs through November 2

Busch's Fresh Food Market is offering customers a Passport to Italy through November 2. It's a celebration of Italian food and drink. Busch's Executive Chef Russ Palmer demonstrated how to make a delicious pasta dish using Trafilata al Bronzo Pasta.

Busch's Fresh Food Market is offering customers a Passport to Italy through November 2. It's a celebration of Italian food and drink. Busch's Executive Chef Russ Palmer demonstrated how to make a delicious pasta dish using Trafilata al Bronzo Pasta.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Michigan to host Evening of Hope Gala
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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Michigan to host Evening of Hope Gala

Annual fundraiser supports the foundation's efforts to raise awareness and improve quality of life for adults and children living with Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis.

Annual fundraiser supports the foundation's efforts to raise awareness and improve quality of life for adults and children living with Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis.

Gleaners partners with Weingartz to double your donations
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Gleaners partners with Weingartz to double your donations

Weingartz is matching gifts to Gleaners now until October 14?up to one million meals! Usually, every dollar you donate provides three meals for families in need. Your dollar will now pay for six meals. Kristin Sokul from Gleaners and Peyton Weingartz discuss why the fundraiser is so crucial for Metro Detroit. To double your impact on child hunger, visit MowDownHunger.ORG or use the QR code to donate.

Weingartz is matching gifts to Gleaners now until October 14?up to one million meals! Usually, every dollar you donate provides three meals for families in need. Your dollar will now pay for six meals. Kristin Sokul from Gleaners and Peyton Weingartz discuss why the fundraiser is so crucial for Metro Detroit. To double your impact on child hunger, visit MowDownHunger.ORG or use the QR code to donate.

Meatless Monday: Chef from Cacao Tree Caf? shows us how to make a breakfast parfait
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Meatless Monday: Chef from Cacao Tree Caf? shows us how to make a breakfast parfait

Cacao Tree Caf?, a plant-based eatery in downtown Royal Oak, is celebrating 15 years of business. Founder and chef Amber Poupore demonstrates how to make a breakfast parfait. Visit CacaoTreeCafe.com for more information about the restaurant.

Cacao Tree Caf?, a plant-based eatery in downtown Royal Oak, is celebrating 15 years of business. Founder and chef Amber Poupore demonstrates how to make a breakfast parfait. Visit CacaoTreeCafe.com for more information about the restaurant.

Mental Health Monday: Green spaces can positively impact mental health
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Mental Health Monday: Green spaces can positively impact mental health

Several green spaces have opened in Detroit recently, promoting exercise, enhancing air quality, and offering a peaceful retreat in the urban environment. Dr. Sabrina Jackson, The People Expert, discusses how these spaces can impact us mentally.

Several green spaces have opened in Detroit recently, promoting exercise, enhancing air quality, and offering a peaceful retreat in the urban environment. Dr. Sabrina Jackson, The People Expert, discusses how these spaces can impact us mentally.

Mental Health Monday: How to manage feelings of disappointment
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Mental Health Monday: How to manage feelings of disappointment

The Detroit Lions and Tigers suffered some tough losses over the weekend. Dr. Sabrina Jackson, The People Expert, discusses how to cope with disappointment after getting our hopes up.

The Detroit Lions and Tigers suffered some tough losses over the weekend. Dr. Sabrina Jackson, The People Expert, discusses how to cope with disappointment after getting our hopes up.