As a part of your New Years resolution you decided to get yourself in shape and put yourself out there. Apparently you didn't think about what some intense activity after sedentary holidays was going to do to your system. What you have to figure out is are you hurt or are you injured (and yes I mean in the good old quote from the movie "The Program" kind of way). After not working out for a while, you will have some sore muscles and an ache in your head over why you decided to do this. This is ...

Hurrying to get inside from the cold winter weather, I was greeted by not only a warm temperature, but a warm environment. The cozy and quaint home of Elizabeth's from Head to Toe is friendly and inviting down to every last detail. Originally, Touch Salon and Spa, Elizabeth Arsov's newest endeavor is smaller and more streamlined, than her last project. Upon her ending lease agreement, Arsov realized it was time for a change. Her then partner, Barbara Deyo, and her decided to split ways and fou...

Someone's cooking up a storm in Oakland County and the fumes are overwhelming. Actually, the culprit is not one but two new chefs taking Metro Detroit by storm. And last week, I had the opportunity to try out each of their unique new twists on two menus in town. Beginning with the Vinotecca and the Bastone Complex in Royal Oak, Chef Robert Young served up some mouth-watering dishes complimenting an array of wines, beers and cocktails. From Wales, Young has sinced worked at the Grand Hotel on M...

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is just around the corner and tons and tons of things are going on to celebrate the lovey dovey holiday. Specials, promotions, giveaways and even a few events for those without dates this year are filling February 14th with a slew of things to do. There is nothing more romantic than a candlelit dinner overlooking the Detroit River. And the Signature Grill located just there is aware. Here, on Saturday February 13, you can enjoy their new winter menu along wi...

Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching and the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts aren't the only ones on pins and needles. Like millions of other Americans, you are itching for the day to come, as it is as celebrated as holidays like Christmas and Easter. Check out these parties and specials going on around town for the big day. Blackfinn For the biggest game of the year, make your way to Blackfinn's Big Game where you an enjoy 25 cent wings, 50 cent sliders until the game, $2.50 Mille...