Laid-off auto employee thrives in Brighton candy-making business
Laid-off auto employee thrives in Brighton candy-making business
This article originally appeared here. By Dana Afana | [email protected] BRIGHTON, MI — After 15 years, it was time to leave the automotive industry and make candy. Keith Karp, 46, was a product design engineer for Magna International until he was hit with the 2008 layoffs and found himself with his life savings to determine his …more
Former Brighton restaurant to be transformed into ‘luxury lounge,’ dance club
This article originally appeared here. Brighton’s nightlife needs beefing up, according to a young, local property investor. A planned new southwest-inspired restaurant, dance hall and high-end lounge bar could be the ticket. Christopher Klebba, a 26-year-old Brighton resident, expects to spend more than $3 million to transform the former Border Cantina restaurant property at 8724 W. Grand River Ave. …more
Actor Ryan Reynolds says his favorite shirt comes from a Michigan bar
This article originally appeared here. You’ve probably seen the shirt at some point. You may even own one yourself. The one with the beer mugs on it that reads “Zukey Lake Tavern.” People who’ve never even been to the popular Hamburg Township bar have that same T-shirt as it’s something of a Michigan wardrobe staple. …more
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New smokehouse eatery filling vacancy in downtown Brighton
This article originally appeared here. A new smokehouse BBQ restaurant is coming to downtown Brighton. Sheet metal silhouettes, designed by Michigan artist James Fox and shown Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, were once a landmark of the Downtown Main Martini Bar & Grille, which closed in August 2018. (Photo: Livingston Daily file art/Gillis Benedict) A long-time Michigan …more
One great bar to visit in every Michigan county
This article appears in full on MLive. Read it here. Livingston County- 2 Fog’s Pub 118A W Grand River (Entrance off the Alley) Howell, Michigan 48843 (517) 518-8056 Any bar that is actually located in a basement gets extra points from me. With an accommodating staff that is happy to make you feel comfortable and …more
Insight Into Local & State Tourism Industries Offered During Event
This article originally appeared on whmi.com. View it here. March 26, 2019 The local tourism landscape was laid out during a recent event. The Livingston County Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCCVB) hosted its Partner Meeting in which leadership shared new economic impact numbers and local tourism data. Dave Lorenz of Travel Michigan was among the …more
Be a Tourist in Your Town in Brighton
This article originally appeared on ClickonDetroit.com. View it here. Brighton is a small town with a big attitude. It’s on the road that will eventually take you up north, but if you’re traveling to experience great food, skiing, and an adventurous atmosphere, you need to go no further. Champs Pub is a popular local sports bar. …more
Bistro, winery planned in historic Fowlerville building
Jennifer Timar, Livingston DailyPublished 6:00 a.m. ET Feb. 11, 2019 The oldest commercial building still standing in downtown Fowlerville will get a new life as a bistro, bar, winery, microbrewery and live entertainment venue. He said the bistro will feature several different spaces, including a main restaurant and wrap-around bar overlooking an open kitchen on …more
