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My Metro Detroit Favorites šŸ¤ | Eat, Shop & Explore

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From Royal Oak to Detroit and everywhere in between, these are the local spots I know, love, and keep going back to! šŸ¤ Think favorite restaurants, cute little shops, hidden gems, and places worth making a special trip for. No random recommendations ...
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A Saturday morning at the farmers market is one of my favorite things šŸ¤ fresh produce, local crafts, and always something going on in the summer. It’s an every Saturday stop for us.
Royal Oak Farmers Market
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Nails are my number one thing—my guilty pleasure I never skip šŸ¤ so when I say this is the place to go, I mean it. Affordable, clean, and always an amazing job. In the spirit of not gatekeeping…Lily is the absolute BEST!
Royal Touch Nails & Spa
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If you’re looking for a quick gift or something cute for yourself šŸ¤ check out Rail & Anchor—they’re always rotating inventory and have the best mix of home decor, cute and unique cookbooks, jewelry, barware, and fun little knickknacks. One of th...
Rail & Anchor - Quality Goods - Gift Shop | Rail & Anchor
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I can’t say enough about downtown Royal Oak—it’s my favorite spot šŸ¤ Sidetrack Bookshop is the cutest corner shop to find your next read. They have great recommendations, the staff is amazing, and the owners are just the best. They even opened The Ca...
Sidetrack Bookshop
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Both locations of R. Collective Salon are fantastic! If you can get on Scott’s schedule, even if it means a little wait, he is absolutely worth it! He knows his stuff, really listens to what you want, and makes you feel like a million bucks every tim...
r. collective salon

Food & Drink

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One of my all-time go-to spots šŸ¤ Selden Standard is consistently perfect—fresh, farm-to-table food, thoughtful options, and service that always stands out.
Home | Selden Standard | A seasonal New American restaurant in ...
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We make it a point to go to this local staple at least once a year šŸ¤ I swear it’s the cheese blend that makes it so good and so famous. We usually go the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and it’s always packed—but they keep things moving and the servi...
Loui's Pizza
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Tried and true, never misses a beat šŸ¤ if you love classic and consistency, you have to check out Clawson Steakhouse. It’s super old-school in the best way—live bands on the weekends, everyone dancing, and such a fun vibe. Everything is always on poi...
The Clawson Steak House
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I can’t help but recommend the old-school classics šŸ¤ this place has been around forever, and even though the line can look intimidating, it’s always worth it. There’s just something about grabbing an ice cream cone with sprinkles or a hot fudge sund...
Ice Cream | Jim's Frostie Treats | United States
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We’ve been to Blue Goat at least half a dozen times since they opened, and every single visit has been top-notch! The food, the service, the fresh ingredients… everything is consistently amazing. You can tell they put so much care into every dish. An...
Blue Goat