Luxury lounge Bloom to open in Southfield

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

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

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

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.