Bell Bistro Opens in Birmingham

Bell Bistro is now open in the former Mad Hatter space in downtown Brimingham. They offer a curated experience of American-style food with beer, wine and cocktails to compliment. For more visit BellBirmingham.com.

Crafting the perfect charcuterie board with The Little Salumi

Jessica Poole, the owner of Downtown Northville's The Little Salumi, walks us through how to make the perfect charcuterie board for your holiday gathering. The Little Salumi is located at 137 E. Main Street in Downtown Northville. For details and more visit, thelittlesalumi.com.

Hamlin Pub Showcases their Special Menus

Hamlin Pub offers a unique sports bar experience. Their new winter menu has plenty of special holiday features to get you into the festive spirit. And for sports fans offer plenty of game day specials to enjoy while rooting on your favorite team. You can find a location near you at HamlinPubs.com.

Revel Steak

Chef Zachary Wolffis demonstrates the proper way to prepare a steak and shares the restaurant's macaroni and cheese recipe. Revel Steak is located inside MotorCity Casino Hotel, near Sound Board. For more visit, motorcitycasino.com.

Good Cakes and Bakes in Detroit offering sweet potato pound cake this holiday season

Sweet Potato Pound Cake Filling: 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Cake: 1 cup (8 ounces) butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1 cup cooked sweet potato (mashed) about 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray (2 piece) tube pan with baking spray. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon; set aside. Mix well In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. In mixer bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Beat at medium speed until light and creamy, about 8-12 minutes. Don't shortcut this step. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add in the sour cream, mashed sweet potatoes, and vanilla. Gradually add flour to the butter mixture, stirring well. Scrap bowl down several times. Pour 1/3 of sweet potato batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar mixture. Spoon the remaining batter evenly over the brown sugar mixture. Bang pan on table to remove air bubbles and combine batters. Bake until a tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 -20 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven. Allow cake to cool for 1 hour in pan upright before removing from pan.

Michigan hunting and fishing would cost more under new proposal

Michigan Democrats also proposed altering the recreational passport by automatically opting in residents registering their vehicles. The proposals come amid funding needs for maintaining the state's parks and game populations.

Making a salmon club sandwich with Trolley Room

Chef Lamont Odum from Trolley Room demonstrates how to make their Motor City salmon club sandwich. Trolley Room is located at 1020 Washington Boulevard in Detroit, inside of the Hotel Indigo.