Hamtramck ain't really the best neighborhood. Nonetheless, it's an opportunity for folks to learn…read moremore. They've got the Disneyland art installation that's def worth seeing. My GPS led me right in front of the house. Head out back. It stretches only across two backyards. You'll see lots of random things, like an old TV, the top half of a mannequin, paintings, an airplane, etc. Not sure what it all means. At the end of the day, we could invest more in neighborhoods like this.

Honestly thought this place was going to be interesting and fun but it was very small located in…read morethe heart of Hamtramck and very unique but could tell they had kind of let the place fall apart. But still a experience at least stop by and see for yourself. Does have a strong artistic vibe.

Visited Bologna for our anniversary and it did not disappoint!…read more I saw online you could make reservations but you had to put down a $20 deposit, yikes. We took our chances and came on a Saturday night at 5p. Thankfully the place wasn't busy yet. We got a table in the back entrance and it was perfect. Very romantic with the lighting and intimate dining experience. By the time 530p-6p rolled around it was pretty packed. Our waitress was great - attentive and welcoming. Large menu with lots of options both food and drink. The bread and oil were divine. We went with the happy hour menu which was impressive to see on a weekend. The happy hour menu was amazing - a ton of drink and food options. We were able to order two cocktails and 4 food items all for about $60! The limoncello spritz and limoncello martini were both so delicious and balanced. Ordered the tomato and cucumber salad, carciofi fritti artichoke, mussels, and the meatball trio. I am still dreaming of this meal and would eat it again in a heartbeat! Everything was a good portion size even for happy hour and so delicious. Meatballs were tender, the artichoke had an amazing breading on it, the mussels were fresh, and the salad was refreshing. We were so full afterwards and had to decline dessert. Downstairs has the restrooms but there was a single stall restroom on the main dining floor too. In the front is more of a bar type seating, middle houses the kitchen and the back is the more moody dining room. Metered parking lot in the back of the restaurant. Such a great spot in downtown Rochester!

We just stopped in early for dinner. Sat at the bar. Surprised to find it was happy hour!…read more Ordered the build your own pasta. The Palomino sauce was amazing! Blackened shrimp, spinach and penne pasta combined for my perfect meal! The Italian Wedding soup and bread finished off a delicious dinner.

Six of us took the cooking class today for my 70th birthday, including my daughter and her husband,…read moreand their two kids. WE HAD A BALL!! The owner, Elenora, took us in as family from the moment we stepped through the door. She showed us how to make delicious Italian sauces (butter & sage and a cherry tomato sauce). Then she instructed us all in making pasta dough, filling and forming ravioli, and making fettuccine and linguini. We all sat down for one of the best Italian meals we ever had. The pasta was perfect and the sauces were flavorful but light. The food was made with fresh ingredients from her garden and the atmosphere was lighthearted, fun and delightful. I highly recommend Eataliana!!

We came here for my birthday on a Saturday at 5:00. We thought it would be crowded but it wasn't…read more There are limited tables but we were the only ones dining in. We had our one year old son with us and the service was quick and friendly. The meals come with salad and rolls, which were both delicious. The rolls were hot and approved by the baby. The salad was good and fresh, we both really enjoyed the Italian dressing. For dinner I got the veggie lasagna and the baby and I both really enjoyed it. My husband ordered the chicken fettuccine Alfredo and it was very good! We all liked that the best. The sauce had great flavor so the out being too thick or heavy. For dessert we ordered a crème brûlée and also enjoyed that. It was not too sweet, which we appreciated. We really enjoyed our experience and will be back to try some of the other dishes.

Just plain fun. Spooky, creative, entertaining as hell. Hope to go again if it ever returns.read more

I hadn't been to Theatre Bizarre in a couple of years but this year was aces. Adding a second night…read morereally seemed to alleviate a lot of the congestion I spoke about in my first review. It was way easier to get from one place to another this time, despite it being sold out, and I never felt crushed or overwhelmed like I had in the past. Performers were still incredible and the set up is just visually stunning. I spent a lot of the night just taking video or pictures, I just couldn't help myself! It's all so so cool. The only complaint I have from this year is the line to get in was wild. We had tickets and it still took an hour to get in. Maybe because we came at peak time around 9pm? But I was a doozy. Luckily they make the line engaging with performers out front. It helped that this year was a warm night. When it's cold it's not so fun! But either way, it's a blast to watch all the costumes walk by and chat with fellow attendees in line, so while it's kind of a bummer standing outside for so long it could definitely be worse! If you've never been, mark you calendars for October 2018. It's something everyone in the Detroit area should experience at least once!

Best Italian food in Michigan hands down…read more Love coming here with my wife Amazing food

This was one of the most memorable dining experiences ever! Fantastic food, great company, and an…read moreamazing host! Just go - you won't be disappointed! TLDR: They must have been short staffed the Monday before Christmas but that kinda worked to our favor. We were dining with old friends and wanted a slow meal without feeling rushed anyway. So we had the owner, Rito, as our server most the night. He was a blast! We shared stories, many drinks, and special desert with Rito! Everything was absolutely delicious. We started with the burrata & prosciutto and the side artichokes as our appetizers. Both were insanely flavorful. Main dishes were the special squid ink tortellacci, Gnocchi Alla Bava, & Petto Di Pollo Principessa. Again, all delicious and we ate every last nite, but the gnocchi was the star! I've been craving it ever since that night. Now, in case you haven't picked up on the trend, dessert was delicious! We ordered tiramisu and another dessert (the name escapes me) that was like gelato with zabaione in the center. Absolutely delicious! We mentioned to Rito that they should consider adding a zabaione dessert to the menu, and next thing we knew a special dessert was delivered to our table! The chef & staff were all amazing!

The St. Anne sausage festival is one of the best church festivals in Southeast Michigan. Thousands…read moreof people show up to sample the sausage kitchens and the amazing beer tent. They have plenty of carnival rides and games to keep the kids busy while you wander through the rest of the festival. They have a silent auction which has many items of interest. This year they added a twist by making the auction online. I think it was a hit. The festival is usually the third weekend in September. Put it down on the calendar, it's a great time!

Quaint little spot hidden in the corner of a strip mall. It is a little pricey but the service by…read moreKristi was spot on and the food excellent. We had the Sausage & Peppers, Linguine Nero alla Scoglio, Pollo Pugliese and Eggplant Parmegian - all were delicious and generous portions. For dessert we opted for the Vodka Espresso Martini - excellent!

Quick follow up. Happy to say La Colina is as good as ever. Went with friends last night. We all…read morehad the table-side Caesar to start...spot on. We had eggplant parm (my wife's favorite anywhere), gnocchi, strozzapretti Norcina and my personal favorite here the cacio e Pepe which is as great as any I have had in Italy. Such a simple dish yet few can make it properly. Highly recommended!

2021, the bridge is gone. Still no signs of animal sacrifices. Original rating remains because -…read morenow it's a ghost bridge, with all the potential that implies

Okay. It's a railroad bridge. I know. But bear with me. Because apparently devil worshipers…read morecome here to sacrifice goats. Right. That was the rumor, so of course we came; actually, we came here a few times during my senior year in high school. Once a few people climbed down to check it out. I think I stayed and made out with someone in the car. All in all, it's totally anticlimactic, but it's still thrilling if you're in high school and had nothing better to do. Long live the Trowbridge!

Hamtramck Banksy Authenticated…read more (Posted on April 1, 2014 by Hillary) A stencil on the corner of Sobieski and Commor in Hamtramck was painted by none other than British street artist Banksy. This work is based on an earlier piece, "Laugh Now", commissioned for a Brighton night club in 2002. The new message can only be a reference to the 555 Gallery and their intention to sell part of a wall taken from the Packard Plant in Detroit. We couldn't believe it either, but when we heard from a friend of a friend that Banksy had again visited Detroit to make a statement about "commercialism, capitalism and the mechanics of the art market", we sent a request to Pest Control, a service that issues certificates on behalf of the artist. Despite their promise of a "lengthy and challenging process", they were quick to reply in this case. "Graffiti art has a hard enough life as it is - with council workers wanting to remove it and kids wanting to draw moustaches on it, before you add hedge-fund managers wanting to chop it out and hang it over the fireplace." "For the sake of keeping all street art where it belongs I'd encourage people not to buy anything by anybody unless it was created for sale in the first place." This entry was posted in Hamtramck by Hillary. This proved to be an April Fool's joke, but we had tons of fun visiting and discussing Albert Kahn, the Packard Plant, Banksy, the Packard Banksy, the 555 Gallery, and this "Banksy".

BURN IN HELL Or at…read moreleast while attached to a hearse. The man that designed this custom built bar and grill does just that at least once a year when he treks with the trailer to Hell, Michigan with his "open casket" grill. The grill, which was built over the course of 80 to 100 hours at The TechShop of Allen Park, is made out of a modified casket. The shell of the casket is mounted to a portable tow-behind trailer, so it draws onlookers when being transported behind a hearse, but with no visible tie-downs. (Video of the creator talking about the grill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0RXI8DHWgo) It contains a four-burner stainless steel grill that boasts 48,000 Btu of power. It boasts 496 square inches of cooking space, with electronic ignition and porcelain-coated, heavy-gauge wire cooking grates and a 20-pound propane tank. The other half of the casket includes a marine style waterproof radio and a 27-gallon cooler with built-in drainage features. Of course, the grill wouldn't be complete without tools that all have "Open Casket Bar and Grill" laser etched into their handles, and custom-made salt and pepper shakers. Why a hearse? Because the creator, Steven Frye, is also the founder of the Nightmare Cruisers Hearse Club for car enthusiasts. The club boasts more than 120 members, mostly from around Michigan, though some join from across the country. "We like to get together and do the cruises," Frey said. "When we do these cruises, we like to hang out with our friends, old friends and new friends. Anyone that has a hearse is welcome to join us, even if you are just a hearse enthusiast." Frey first bought his hearse to promote a product, "Dr. Frybrain's Pumpkin Embalmer," though most people thought it was just a name for his hearse, rather than an actual product. After a couple of years of explaining the product on the car, Frey grew tired of answering questions and instead just painted over the advertising. For a time, the club also held the record for most hearses assembled in a parade in 2011. Frey said the rule for any gathering of cars is that is has to be a parade; otherwise, the record would be held by the manufacturer. "We held the record for about 11 months," he said. "Then a group in the Netherlands broke the record. Almost all of them were 'in the business,' though. Only three of our hearses were owned by funeral homes.

This is awesome! I…read morehave seen this set up at the different car cruises around town, and I also saw it out at Hell Creek Ranch last year. The attention to detail is very professional. I've seen other casket grills, and none of them even compare. This one looks like it came direct from the factory. No other casket grill has a built in cooler, or on-board tunes! They normally only cook for club members, but you can generally get a casket-grilled hot dog for a donation to charity! Well done!