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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Ferndale's Treat Dreams to Expand and More Local Restaurant News

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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. Treat Dreams The ice cream shop will double its kitchen space and extend its dining room to accommodate business growth, owner Scott Moloney says. The expanded kitchen will allow for "Treat Dreams After Dark" – adult ice cream camps where groups of friends can come in after-hours to make their own ice cream. An expanded dessert menu also is planned. Construction will start in mid-February and is expected to shut down the store for no more than three weeks. The shop, located at 22965 Woodward Ave., offers homemade ice creams with distinctive flavors such as Salted Caramel …

Friday, December 28, 2012

Berkley's Butterfly Bake Shoppe Closes and More Local Restaurant News

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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 and what's coming. Butterfly Bake Shoppe in Berkley: The beloved bakery's last day in operation was Dec. 22. Dawn Schwanke, owner of the 2012 Readers' Choice award-winner, created everything from cookies for community events to a birthday cake for Motown star Martha Reeves. Schwanke closed up shop so she can spend more time with her family. She plans to keep customers apprised of her plans for the future on the Butterfly Bake Shoppe Facebook page.  51 North Brewery in Lake Orion: The former gas station that has been transformed into a restaurant and brewery is slated to open soon. It will offer …

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