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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Eddie Merlot Steakhouse Opens and More Restaurant News

Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.

If you're hungry for the latest restaurant news from around Oakland County, we've got you covered! Read on to find out what's new, what's closed, what's coming and more. Eddie Merlots Opens in Bloomfield Township: Giving patrons a fine dining option, the national chain opens its first restaurant in Michigan. “We are not a pretentious steakhouse, we are very approachable," explained company founder and President Bill Humphries. Woodward Avenue Candy Shop's Moving Sale:  Owner Janie DeJaeghere will continue to take orders for candy and baked goods while she looks for a new Ferndale location; in the meanwhile, the shop's sweets are discounted 10 to 15 percent and all fixtures will be for sale next week. Vang family unveils third Sy Thai …

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Joni Hubred-Golden

5:58 pm on Friday, May 10, 2013

Rob, we have deleted the spam comment. Thanks for yours!   more ›

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Eddie Merlot's Steakhouse Open in Bloomfield Township

'Fine dining' option near the Birmingham border is the latest restaurant to open in Bloomfield Township.

Business and government officials from around Oakland County recently joined the Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce to welcome Eddie Merlot's Steakhouse to Bloomfield Township. The restaurant, the national chain's first expansion into Michigan, sits at the bottom floor of the office building located at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Big Beaver Road. Described as a high-end, fine-dining experience, Eddie Merlot's offers prime-aged steaks and an extensive selection of the finest wines. The company is a division of the Indiana-based Platinum Restaurant Group, Inc., and currently boasts locations in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, Indiana; Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Louisville, Kentucky; and Warrenville, Burr Ridge and Lincolnshire…

Donna Galvin

8:06 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013

Most of us that live in the Township, refer to our area as Bloomfield Hills, not to mislead anyone... but to refer to the area know as Bloomfield. No one in their right mind cares if it is the Hills or the Twp. Plllllease.   more ›

Express Employment Professionals Offers Services for Job Seekers, Employers

Company serves local businesses with both permanent and temporary staffing and job placement in addition to providing human resource services and consulting.

Express Employment Professionals' top service offers a test run for employers and job seekers as the business seeks to make good fits for companies and employees. Owner Jacob Krause opened the business in March and recently shared information through  the Patch Small Business Spotlight. Here are his answers. What does your business offer?  Express Employment Professionals serves local businesses with both permanent and temporary staffing and job placement in addition to providing human resource services and consulting. Our full line of services include: For Job Seekers: Employment Options Advanced Job Search by Location Professional Job Placement Full-Service Job Testing & Training Programs For Employers: Staffing Solutions Temporary and …

Write a Review for Karma Yoga in Bloomfield Hills

Tell us what you think of this local business by leaving a review on their Patch directory listing.

The Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills Patch directory is filled with objective information about hundreds of local businesses, but there's also room for you to tell your neighbors – and the businesses – what you think about their services and products.  Today, we're asking customers of Karma Yoga to share a review. You'd be surprised how interested others are in what you have to say. So click the link and tell us what you think!

7 Jobs that Make the World a Better Place

Want to make a real difference in the world? Consider one of these seven "green" careers that help protect -- and improve -- our planet. Provided by AOL.

The following story was provided by AOL.com  By Debra Auerbach for CareerBuilder Have you ever had an itch to quit your job and instead do work that makes a real difference in the world? In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we've compiled a list of seven jobs that help people live a better life – from the buildings they work and live in, to the energy that fuels their homes, to the air they breathe.  1. Conservation scientist: Conservation scientists are hired to help preserve and protect natural habitats. They usually work with landowners and federal, state and local governments to find the best ways to use and improve the land while conserving the environment.* If you’re looking for a green job in the Bloomfield area, check out our jobs …

Monday, May 6, 2013

Win a Hotel Stay and Mother's Day Brunch at The Baronette Renaissance in Novi

Tell us the best advice you got from your mother for a chance to win.

Editor's Note: This contest is now closed. Whether it its to "follow your heart" or "just be yourself," mothers often give the best advice. With Mother's Day around the corner, Patch is looking for the best nuggets of truths and pearls of wisdom from the woman who raised you or any other influential woman in your life. Tell us in the comments the words you remember most from mom and win an overnight stay on May 11 at Novi's The Baronette Renaissance. We'll pick one winner by random drawing. Besides the overnight stay for two on May 11, the The Baronette Renaissance package will include a Mother's Day brunch for four in the facility's grand ballroom at 11 a.m. May 12. The menu includes carving, omlette and salad stations as well as a …

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Teresa Mask

5:57 pm on Sunday, May 12, 2013

Here an article naming our winner and showcasing some of our favorite nuggets of advice from the readers: http://novi.patch.com/articles/celebrating-mothers-and-the-best-advice   more ›

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Bloomfield Hills Estate Features Custom Kitchen, Circular Staircase

Here's a closer look at one of the houses currently on the market in Bloomfield.

Address: 945 Timberlake Drive, Bloomfield Hills Price: $960,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Square Feet: 4,000 Year Built: 1972 Description: This home is situated on a 1+ acre lot and boasts a custom gourmet kitchen with center island, a hearth room with stone surround and a family room with skylights. Other features include a center entrance foyer with marble flooring and a circular staircase. Source: Zillow.com

Marcia Robovitsky

12:17 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2013

This is a lovely home. I'm sure it will sell quickly. However.... This home is actually in Bloomfield TOWNSHIP. The mailing address may be "Hills" but the municipality that will collect taxes and provide services is The Charter Township of Bloomfield. An easy way to check an address to see IF it is in the Township is to go to the Twp. website, do a series of clicks under Assessing... or click on …   more ›

Friday, May 3, 2013

Open Houses in Bloomfield Hills This Weekend

Check out these Bloomfield area homes being shown this weekend.

Are you interested in buying a home in the Bloomfield area? Or maybe you just want to know what's out there? Here's a look at this weekend's open houses. 60 Quarton, Bloomfield Hills Information courtesy of AOL Real Estate.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

3 Advertising Sales Jobs Open with Michigan Patch

Patch.com Michigan is seeking advertising managers for several community news websites.

Woodward Avenue Eateries Bring Back Old Recipes and More Restaurant News

Sip and savor your way around Oakland County's eateries with Patch.

If you're hungry for the latest restaurant news from around Oakland County, we've got you covered! Read on to find out what's new, what's closed, what's coming and more. Woodward Avenue Eateries Preserve Taste of Cruising: Recipes from bygone restaurants Ted's Drive Inn, Totem Pole Drive-In, Maverick's Drive-In and the Susie Q are alive and well at Duggan's Irish Pub in Royal Oak and the Blarney Stone Pub in Berkley. Solidarity With Boston Marathon Bombing Victims Inspires Blue Nile Fundraiser in Ferndale: The Ethiopian restaurant in Ferndale opened early Monday and provided a complimentary meal to each patron who donated $50 or more toward One Fund Boston, Inc. Fifth Tavern Coming to Telegraph at Square Lake in Bloomfield Township: The …

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