The Longacre House in Farmington Hills, Michigan is a registered local historic site. A sign is…read moreposted outside that reads: "Luman W. Goodenough (1873-1947), prominent Detroit Attorney, charter member and first president of the Detroit Rotary Club, acquired this building and land surrounding it in 1915, naming it the Longacre House. The earliest portion was erected in 1869 by Palmer Sherman. The twentieth century saw several additions here including the impressive six-foot high stone wall constructed in 1917 along the east property line. In 1969, Goodenough heirs gave this handsome Georgian manor home and five acres of land to the Farmington area to be used as a community center. This facility hosts conferences and club meetings, numerous weddings and receptions, and recreation courses in crafts and the arts. Local citizens are proud of the Longacre House, which is an area landmark." I attended my fiancee's good friend's pellikoduku at the Longacre House. (A pellikoduku is a traditional Indian pre-wedding ceremony for the groom.) This house is located about 25 miles from downtown Detroit. It takes a little over 30 minutes to get to the house from downtown Detroit without any traffic. The house is owned and operated by the City of Farmington Hills. This is a beautiful historic brick home that's been well-maintained, inside and out. The outside is picturesque with finely-manicured lawns and nicely-landscaped grounds. I made sure to get a picture with my fiancee in front of the house where there is a nice brick pathway and colorful plants and flowers. The event took place inside what I believe is the Longacre House's main event space. It looks like a living room (with fireplace) that has been converted and combined with perhaps a back porch or patio area to serve as an open event space. There were five round white tablecloth tables set up with place settings (each table seating 12 people) along with buffet-style catered food and drink. The event space had a drink and dessert station while the salad, entrees, and sides were set up in a separate room nearby. The house was simple with minimal decor - nice chandeliers, curtains, and hardwood floors. There's a small garden and gazebo outside. I believe dinner catering was provided by Longacre House's in-house catering group, Gourmet Express Catering & Event Planning Group based out of South Lyon, Michigan. We had glasses of a fruit drink with slices of strawberry, purple grapes, and Mandarin oranges. Dinner consisted of spinach salad with croutons, an herb rice risotto, asparagus, lasagna, and a potato dish with vegetables cooked-in such as chopped carrots and squash. There was a coffee and dessert station with both regular and decaf coffee plus assorted dessert bites including what looked like brownie squares and baklava. In general, I thought the food was good. I love greens and vegetables so I got seconds on the spinach and asparagus. This was a fairly straightforward event. Aside from dinner, there was a pre-dinner gathering, sort of like a cocktail hour, where people mixed and mingled. After dinner, the actual pellikoduku activities commenced. There was also a mehndi (Indian body art) artist who applied red-orange mehndi "stains" to many of the female guests. Longacre House staff were present, but they were fairly hands-off as the food and drink were self-serve. They mainly made sure the food and drink stations were in order, replenished as needed, and cleared finished dinner plates. They were professionally (formally) dressed, polite, and did a good job throughout the night. If you get a chance to check out other rooms of the house or take a look around outside at the grounds, you should. It's a neat place to explore. There's plenty of parking too which is convenient for guests.

I chose this venue for my wedding because I wanted something on the small side with vintage charm…read moreand at least one fireplace. Missy, the event coordinator, did an amazing job; she suggested vendors for us to use, all of which were great, and made sure everything looked perfect on the big day. I had bought some decorations that I wasn't certain would look the best because I was on a budget, but the staff arranged them better than i ever could've done and the wedding was more beautiful than I imagined. The food was also great, especially the salmon! Couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Went here for my birthday after I received a free VIP booth via Facebook. So much fun! My first 10…read moreguests got in free, we received the booth, a bottle of vodka, lemonade, cranberry juice, fruit and pizza. Talk about taking care of your guests. Honestly though, I've been here before without the VIP booth and still had a blast. The place is classy, good mix of music and it's decorated beautifully. Strict dress code so make sure you and your guests know this before showing up. The only negatives I could possibly say are 1. There were a few spots on the floor that were sticky (eh, no big deal) and 2. The drinks tend to be higher when men order them, which isn't bad for me because I'm a lady haha. Just a word of advice, have your lady order for you. Long story short, great place. Love it. I'll be back!

29 Park is always a fun time if you're letting the Long Islands and Cranberry Vodkas flow. They…read moreplay dance/pop/EDM on Fridays and strictly Hip Hop/Rap on Saturday's so pick your poison. Mark is the man and he always takes care of you. Although it's extremely crowded, everyone their seems to be hanging a good time and isn't worried about what you're doing, so go, let loose and have fun.

This venue is a DREAM. We had our wedding here earlier this year, and everything was perfect from…read morestart to finish! We booked our date maybe 1.5 years in advance and started to meet with the Planterra team maybe 6 months prior. We had roughly 3-4 in person meetings and a couple of scheduled phone calls throughout the process. The planterra team was so organized and thought of everything (we did not hire a planner, and did not feel like we had to at all because the planterra team was so comprehensive!). On the day of, everything went extremely smoothly. The day of coordinator helped us stay on track and made sure we were all where we needed to be while keeping us calm and collected. We had a VIP server that focused on me and the groom (Alejandro--you're the best!!!), which was something I never knew I needed until we experienced it. He completely took care of us, making sure we always had a drink and enough food. The florals were stunning, and we had compliments on the romantic candlelit ambiance all night. The temperature was perfect (we were initially a little worried since we chose a winter wedding date), and the transition from daylight to sunset to starry sky was so beautiful. At the end of the night, the Planterra team packed everything up for us and even helped load our stuff into cars. We were then allowed to pick the rest of the stuff up the next day. Cost-wise, our wedding ended up costing a litttttle bit more than what was orginally in the proposed budget by Planterra (d/t extras such as valet parking, coat check, cake cutting and plating). But honestly, this venue was worth it--our stress levels were low to none because we trusted the Planterra team and we were completely able to enjoy the night!

My friend was married here a couple weeks ago and the venue was absolutely magical! The dimmed…read morelighting give such a charming and romantic. The trees, fountains, and stone wall give such an earthy feel, and the florals made the room feel enchanting. The wait staff were all very lovely and accommodating, and the bar staff did a wonderful job on the drinks. The plated filet and salmon dinner were delicious and the lamb chop hors d'oeuvre was absolutely divine!

We had so much fun here for a random date night. We played the 18 holes of putt putt and then spent…read moresome time in the arcade! Good vibes here and we had fun!

My husband and I were looking for something different to do for date night and found Putting Edge…read moreon Yelp. We decided to give it a shot, and we're so glad we did! When we arrived, the place was mostly empty. It honestly made it feel like we had the entire course to ourselves. We felt like VIP. The staff great! From the moment we walked in they really made the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere was fun, colorful, and super relaxed. Plus, I got a chance to win against my husband a couple of times. ;) he always beat me in everything. After we finished golfing, we played some of the arcade games and ended up laughing the entire time. It was such a great way to unwind and reconnect. Whether you're planning a date night, bringing the kids, or hanging out with friends, this place is a solid choice. We had a blast and will definitely be back!

My fiance and I recently had an engagement party at the Historic Blum Barn, and I cannot emphasize…read moreenough how amazing of an event it turned out to be. The owners, George and Mirela, were beyond accommodating by servicing every need and helping us make the day everything we dreamed it would be. I cannot express enough how beautiful of a venue the Historic Blum Barn is. From the landscaping to the overall design and craftsmanship of the barn, you are getting a quality that you won't find anywhere else. The owners were so amazing to work with! No matter what it was, George and Mirela made it possible; they were by our side every step of the way and took so much stress off our shoulders. If you considering a wedding or special event, you've come to the right place. You really can't go wrong with the Historic Blum Barn. The owners are flexible, extremely helpful, and they will make your dream into a reality.

We had our wedding here in September and would highly recommend it. The property is beyond…read morebeautiful and has so many great spots for pictures. It is so well taken care of by the owners and it shows! Mirela and George went above and beyond to make our day special and exactly how we wanted it. They are both so genuinely kind, and you can tell they are passionate about what they do. George was our officiant and did a perfect job. He met with us beforehand and went over the ceremony with us a few times leading up to the wedding to make sure it was exactly what we wanted. Our day was truly perfect and ran so smoothly, thanks to them and their amazing assistant Grace. I cannot recommend the Historic Blum Barn enough!!

1 Up Arcade Bar is a blast!! Booze and video games...need I say more!! I've been to several arcade…read morebars including Ready Player One, Pop + Offworld, and Pinball Pete's and 1 Up is probably my favorite!!! It's great that it's local and easy to get to. It's located in Downtown Farmington above Basement Burger Bar. The entrance is behind the building and there's plenty of parking behind the building too. I also like that it's not as tight, compact, and crowded as Ready Player One can get. I also had less problems with machines eating quarters or games getting stuck. The barcade itself is super cute and themed perfectly. The bar area has a giant light-up Pac-Man backdrop and all of the drinks on the menu are themed after old school video games. There's the Pac-Man old fashioned and Ms. Pac-Man cosmopolitan, a Ginball Wizard G&T, and a Diddy Kong banana flavored cocktail made with Screwball peanut butter whiskey. The craft cocktails are $9. They also have super delicious frozen cocktails! My favorite cocktail here is the frozen Donkey Kong! Do yourself a favor and order this! You will thank me later lol. It's a frozen banana cocktail with dark rum, cinnamon and vanilla. The best part: they actually flambé a banana and top the cocktail with the caramelized banana....yum!! The frozen cocktails are huuugee!! 23 oz for only $11. It's so large, it's the only drink you'll probably need for the night. I thought I had ordered the big one by mistake but apparently the big one is 51 oz and looks like a giant fish bowl to share for $22. They also have frozen Pac-Man cocktails called Blinky (raspberry), Inky (blue curaçao spin on a pina colada), Pinky (watermelon colada), and Clyde (whisky peach smash), and also a Kirby froze. They also have some craft beers on tap, some tasty $4 shots, and some bar snacks including chips, popsicles, Fun Dip and candy cigarettes for $1-$2. There's plenty of seating at the bar and also 1-2 tables throughout the barcade. Service was great! Bao was our bartender and he was super helpful, friendly, fast, efficient, and knowledgeable. Cocktails ordered come with 4 tokens for a game, and beers come with two tokens for a game. You can use tokens or regular quarters on all of the games and they have a couple change machines throughout the barcade. Most games require about two quarters/tokens and bigger games require four. I would say about $8-$10 is what you would need for tokens/quarters here to enjoy between two people for a fun night. They also have little tables by every video game to set your drink and drink holders at the pinball machines. They have about 5-6 pinball machines. I played the Pirates of the Caribbean one and it was super fun! I like how the pirate ship came to life. They have lots of nostalgic video games like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Mortal Kombat, and Street Fighter vs. X-Men. They have some of my faves like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They have some driving games like Mario Kart and a game where you shoot zombies and of course an air hockey table which is always a blast. I've been here a couple times recently and before the pandemic, they even had a DJ spinning on the weekends. It's a fun spot to start your night with friends and maybe head to karaoke at BBB after or Swing Dancing in the park/pavilion. It also makes a great date night too!! I came here for a date and started the evening with tacos across the street at Masa and it was a lot of fun! They're closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but are open Wednesday & Thursday from 5pm to 12am, Friday from 5pm to 2am, Saturday from 12pm to 2am, and Sunday  5pm to 10pm. I highly recommend stopping in! Feels like you're at Chuck-E-Cheese minus the scary animatronic singing robots plus now I can have cocktails, yay! You will have a blast guaranteed!

Drinks were good, service was nice Honestly wish I had…read morerealized how disrespectful my chicken tender order looked before I left with tObviously old oil, should not have been served

My kids and I visited Klawsome in Novi today, and they had the BEST time! The staff was incredibly…read morefriendly and helpful, and you could tell they genuinely wanted the kids to have fun, win, and go home with prizes. They were so encouraging and made the whole experience even better. They also have a great selection of prizes, and both of my kids left very happy with their wins! We had such a fun time together and will definitely be back. We are always happy to support a local business, especially one owned by fellow Novi residents. Such a fun addition to our community! Highly recommend checking out Klawsome!

We came here for the first time last night and had a great experience! It is a bit pricey but I…read morewant to say most claw machines nowadays seem to be. Honestly, the best part was the employees. They were both so helpful when we were getting stuck and not able to get very much on our own. The claws did seem kind of weak or the plushies were too heavy, but the staff was very attentive and helpful when we asked for help several times.

I give it a 4 because the issues I have aren't necessarily the park, but rather visitors. This…read moremostly specific to the dog park. The dog parks are large. There are some areas with sidewalks that could use TLC and edging, but all and all the dog parks have the lawns done nicely. Ocassionally rain causes mud puddles, but outside of that there is a lot of field in the areas. The dog park gets pretty busy around 5:30-7 or so. If you have a dog that doesn't do well with a bunch of dogs, I'd stay away from this time. Most dogs are good and get along well with others. Some dogs just don't care for other dogs and that's ok as long as the owner is there. Too many times owners are too busy socializing and don't keep an eye on their dogs. The owner knows their dog exhibits certain behaviors yet doesn't pay attention to the dog at all. I fear something bad will happen. The trash cans should be emptied more often. It's nice they have bags and receptacles all over. Watch as you walk around because there can be quite a bit of poop around.

I love this dog park and so do my dogs. I've been taking both my dogs since they were around 6…read moremonths to this place (these pictures were from last year) but the experience is still the same. A lot of goofy & happy dogs running around socializing and having a good time. The people who come here are nice and friendly & understanding. I have not seen a single "aggressive dog" just a few dogs who are talkative or like to play rough which is kind of like how my husky is. No one really gives you a hard time and most dogs here are disciplined. It's always a good time honestly. My dogs can run infinitely, I'm serious.. I've stayed here for 4 hours a few times and she could still run. I take my dogs here so I can exercise myself, and when I get tired it's time to go. They keep the place maintained nice. Everyone cleans up after there pup & people are respectful of others. It does get muddy on rainy days, but they do try to keep the grass trimmed. In the winter the sign says it closes at 7 but I come here frequently after 6:30 and sometimes stay a little after 7 with no hassle. I recommend bringing a bowl and gallon of water so your pup doesn't get dehydrated, there is also plenty of garbage bins and seating areas so you can have a comfortable experience. No food or treats. Also be aware of kennel cough, it's not a bad thing but it does exist and if you don't want your pup to get it, then don't take it to public places. I hope my review makes you excited to go. I love dogs.

Everything was great. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly. breakfast was…read moreyummy. We also had our 2 cats with us and they were also comfortable.

Beautiful hotel! The staff was welcoming and professional. The service in the restaurant and bar…read morearea was great! I hope to stay there again in the future.