FOOD & DRINK
Michigan Lottery: Oakland County woman kept $682K win a secret for weeks
An Oakland County woman was in such disbelief after winning a $682,784 Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash prize, that she kept it a secret for several weeks. The 87-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket Dec. 30 at the Square Lake Marathon gas station, located at 5977 Livernois Road in Troy.
TikTok food critic Keith Lee tests 2 Detroit-area restaurants: Where he went, what he rated it
DETROIT – Famous social media food reviewer Keith Lee was back home in Detroit recently, and decided to do a couple of local ratings. Keith Lee is probably the biggest online food reviewer out there right now, with more than 16 million followers on TikTok. The man usually drops a food review and changes a restaurant owner’s life for the better.
New Mexican restaurant in Livonia aims for authentic tastes with tamales, quesabirria
LIVONIA — The recently opened Calixto Mexican Grill aims to bring an authentic, food truck-like experience to diners, according to owner Enrique Aquino. Aquino said he hopes his restaurant at 29102 Five Mile becomes a neighborhood favorite in Livonia. "It’s been great," he said. "Some days we’ve actually run...
Woman gives birth unexpectedly in Downtown Royal Oak restaurant
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – A Metro Detroit newborn had a unique and public entrance into the world when her mother unexpectedly gave birth at an Oakland County restaurant. Couple Alyse and Sean Sparkman had a reservation at Lilly’s Seafood in Royal Oak on Saturday, April 27. Their reservation quickly turned from two to three when the mom-to-be’s water broke.
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