Luxury lounge Bloom to open in Southfield
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A new luxury lounge concept, Bloom, is opening in Southfield. The grand opening is on Saturday, July 26th. Bloom is located at 25080 Southfield Road in Southfield. For more visit, bloomsouthfield.com.

8 Mile Vodka & Born in Detroit celebrate the city's 324th birthday
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Happy Birthday Detroit Cocktail 2oz 8 Mile Vodka 2oz Cupcake syrup 1.5oz Favorite Cordial (Kahlua, amaretto, or Birthday Cake cream liquor) Half and Half or Ice Cream Combine 8 Mile Vodka, Cupcake syrup, and cordial over ice. If serving up, strain into garnished coup or martini glass. If on the rocks, top with half and half, or add all to blender with ice cream and blend into a milk shake.

Dubai chocolate inspired pancakes with Ale Mary's
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Chef Jamal Ashmaly demonstrates how to make Dubai chocolate inspired pancakes. They are part of the restaurant's new brunch menu. Ale Mary's is located at 316 S. Main St. in Royal Oak. For more visit, alemarysbeer.com.

Making ceviche with The Lost Sailor
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David Kraus, the owner of The Lost Sailor Fish & Gourmet, shares his ceviche recipe. The Lost Sailor Fish & Gourmet is located at 2534 Orchard Lake Road in Sylvan Lake. For more visit, lostsailorgourmet.com.

Festa Italiana preview with Vince & Joe's
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Vince Vitale and Chef Bashkim Gjoshi from Vince & Joe's demo an alfredo sauce recipe and share details about Festa Italiana. The event runs from July 18th through the 20th at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights.

Rudy's Prime Steakhouse debuts happy hour menu
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Josh Stockton, the executive chef for Rudy's Prime Steakhouse, shares details about the restaurant's new happy hour menu. He also demonstrates the proper way to shuck an oyster. Rudy's Prime Steakhouse is located at 9 S. Main Street in Clarkston. For more visit, rudysprimesteakhouse.com.

Celebrating National Cherry Day with Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes
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Patrick and Sharise Peteet share their cherry cheesecake recipe, ahead of National Cherry Day. Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes is located at 13835 W. Nine Mile Rd. in Oak Park. For more visit, peteetscheesecakes.com.

Celebrating National Mac and Cheese Day with Louisiana Creole Gumbo
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Joe and Stephanie Spencer of Louisiana Creole Gumbo demonstrate how to prepare their loaded creole mac & cheese. Louisiana Creole Gumbo has two locations in Detroit, one on Gratiot near Eastern Market, and one on West Seven Mile Road. For details and more visit, louisianacreolegumbo.com.

Making meatballs with Little Italy Pizza
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Sean Katchuba, the owner of Little Italy Pizza shares his grandmother's meatball recipe. Little Italy Pizza has locations in Eastpointe and Roseville. For more visit, littleitalypizzami.com.

Libby's Sweet Soul Kitchen makes Rasta Pasta
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Ingredients: 1 box of pasta of choice 1lb. of chicken breast or protein of choice 3 tablespoons of jerk seasoning Red, yellow & green bell pepper slices 3 garlic cloves (minced) 1 cup of chicken stock 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese Fresh parsley to garnish

Kroger offers delicious 4th of July spread ideas
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Appetizer: Brie & Prosciutto Crostini with Hot Honey o Toasted French baguette topped with creamy Brie, prosciutto, hot honey, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. It’s a bold-flavored bite that takes minutes to assemble and looks just as impressive as it tastes. Dessert: Easy Peach Cobbler Hack o A trending shortcut dessert made with fresh Georgia peaches, yellow cake mix, melted butter, and cinnamon. It’s a shortcut dessert with homemade flavor – perfect for any backyard celebration.

Crispy goat cheese blackberry salad with Nashville Detroit
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Jay Andrews of Nashville Detroit demonstrates how to make their crispy goat cheese blackberry salad. Nashville Detroit is located at 7755 Highland Road in White Lake. For more visit, nashvilledetroit.com.

A healthier 4th of July
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Shanthi Appel�, MS, RD, the health and wellness spokesperson at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, shares some healthier options for your 4th of July spread. For recipes and more visit, ahealthiermichigan.org.

Chef Bobby's Grilled Duck Breast
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Ricotta recipe: All you need is a food processor and it'll come together in five minutes. Add the whole milk ricotta, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and sea salt to the food processor and blend until completely smooth and fluffy. Feel free to add as much or as little honey, olive oil, and salt to your taste. To grill: Heat a grill to high heat, at least 400 degrees. Use Extra Virgin oil on the grill grate to create a non stick surface. Season and Place eat breast on the grate directly above the fire. Cook medium ducks approximately 2 minutes per side and large duck 3 to 4 minutes per side Sweet and tangy dressings of your choice. Raspberry based vinaigrette work the best! The best temperature for roasting beets is generally between 400°F (200°C) and 425°F (220°C). This temperature range allows the beets to cook through and develop a slightly sweet, caramelized flavor without burning. Here's why this temperature range is recommended and some tips for roasting beets: Moderate Heat:Roasting at 400°F or 425°F provides a good balance between cooking the beets thoroughly and preventing them from drying out or burning. Time:At these temperatures, medium-sized beets will typically take around 45-60 minutes to roast. Testing for Doneness:You can check for doneness by inserting a fork or skewer into the thickest part of a beet. It should slide in easily when the beet is tender. I personally like them on the firm side Not mushy

Chef Bobby?s Summer watermelon salad with Nadya?s garden fresh mint
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Chef Bobby?s Summer watermelon salad with Nadya?s garden fresh mint and hot honey 1 mini or half seedless watermelon, cut into slices or wedges 1/2 cup smooth feta cheese 1/2 cup smooth ricotta Juice and zest of ? lime 1 tablespoon hot honey Fresh mint leaves, for garnish Extra lime wedges, for serving SPICE MIX: 1 heaping teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted 1 teaspoon sumac 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds RECIPE: 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the feta, ricotta, and the juice and zest of ? lime until smooth and creamy. 2. Using a mortar and pestle, crush the toasted fennel seeds. Stir in the sumac 3. Using a mortar and pestle, crush the toasted fennel seeds. Stir in the sumac, sesame seeds, sea salt, and black pepper. 4. Arrange the watermelon on a serving platter. Dollop or smear with whipped feta. 5. Sprinkle lightly with the spice mix. 6. Drizzle generously with hot honey and garnish with mint leaves and extra lime wedges. Serve immediately

Hamlin Pub rolls out new summer menu
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Mark Monacelli the kitchen manager at Hamlin Pub and Chef Larry Lajoie showcase how to make Hamlin's Korean steak tacos and pineapple mojito. Hamlin Pub has locations in Rochester Hills, Clarkston, Chesterfield, Shelby Township, Richmond, Davison and St. Clair. For more visit, hamlinpubs.com.