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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Review of the Week: Salad Creations

Do you have something to say about a restaurant or business in Macomb Township? Then rate it and review it on Patch.

Sherry Spence recently reviewed Salad Creations on Macomb Patch. Here's what she said: I love it...wish there were more of them around. Sherry made her review short and sweet, but if you find a place where the service is just so phenomenal that you have to rave about it, feel free to expand your thoughts. By the same token, if things could have been better, be sure to say why and offer a little constructive criticism for the owner. Do you have a favorite restaurant or business in Macomb Township? Then rate it and review it on Patch.

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Jenny Whalen

8:45 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012

If you need any help posting reviews, or have any questions about using the site period, email me at jenny.whalen@patch.com and I'll help you out. Thanks!   more ›

Friday, May 18, 2012

Randazzo Fresh Market Named Best Place for Seafood in Macomb

Randazzo Fresh Market is the Readers' Choice pick for the best place to buy seafood or sushi in Macomb Township.

Where's the best place to buy seafood or sushi in Macomb Township? Randazzo Fresh Market.  At least that's what Patch readers have determined after the weeklong Readers' Choice quest for the best place to buy blumes in Macomb Township. Randazzo Fresh Market received 50 percent of votes in the poll, while Kroger and Shogun Japanese Steak House tied for second place. The winner was determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Check out all of our Readers' Choice winners. Do you have something to say about Randazzo Fresh Market? Visit their free business listing and leave a review. You can also add reviews for the hundreds of other businesses in Patch Places. Do you own a business in Macomb Township? …

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Jenny Whalen

8:31 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012

I'm not a seafood lover, but Randazzo's is the only place that carries this amazing fresh-out-of-the-cow (almost) chocolate milk. It's sooo good. Any other Randazzo items you recommend?   more ›

Don't Forget to RSVP for Macomb Patch's Happy Hour Networking Event

Join Macomb Patch at the Tavern at Tina's from 4-6 p.m. June 6 for an evening of food, drinks and networking. We'll also tell you a little more about Patch, our mission, and how we can help you grow your business.

Voting Closes at 9 AM: Randazzo's Market Leads as Best Place for Seafood

Vote in the poll, leave a comment or submit a review to tell us your favorite place for seafood or sushi in Macomb Township. You have until 9 a.m. Friday to vote.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Patch Drives: Hey, Chevy Suburban, is This Love I'm Feelin'?

I thought I wanted to ditch the big ride – until I drove a loaded 2012 Chevy Suburban.

Editor's note: This is the latest in a series. Read all of the Patch Drives installments here. Here’s the thing: I thought I was ready to ditch the big ride. I thought I was looking for something more compact — well, as compact as you can get while loading four kids and all their stuff.  I thought those things until I drove a loaded 2012 Chevy Suburban.  Two days in the Suburban rekindled my passion for extra large cars (and big hair bands, too, courtesy of SiriusXM Radio).  When I drove my giant custom van into the parking lot of Matthews-Hargreaves Chevrolet in Royal Oak, I admit I got what is becoming a familiar twinge of nerves.  Like I’m going on yet another first date. Will they like me? Will I like them? Before I jumped down out of …

R Jeppostol

3:53 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Nice Work! enjoyed reading this piece.   more ›

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Good Seafood is Hard to Find, Where's the Best Place in Macomb?

Vote in the poll, leave a comment and submit a review to tell us your favorite place for seafood or sushi in Macomb Township.

Improving Your Home? State Reminds Homeowners to Verify Contractors, Pull Permits

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs asks homeowners to double check their contractor's license, pull the correct permit and hold off on advance payments before starting any renovations this summer.

Not every family has a Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor in it, and those that do might prefer the skills of a hired professional anyway. But before you start on any home improvement projects this summer, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has a few do’s and don’ts to keep in mind. Before hiring (and paying) a contractor for your desired project, LARA recommends you double and triple check your chosen contractor is properly licensed. “Selecting a properly licensed contractor is the first and most important step in making home improvements,” said LARA Director Steven H. Hilfinger, in a prepared statement. “Ask to see a copy of their license then take a few minutes to look up the license online or give us a call. Those few …

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Jenny Whalen

9:07 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

What renovations are you planning this summer?   more ›

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

New Report Shows Median Home Sale Prices Rising in Macomb

Realtors serving Macomb Township say they're seeing privately-sold homes receive multiple offers, often over the asking price.

You're Invited to the Macomb Patch Happy Hour Networking Event

Join Macomb Patch at the Tavern at Tina's from 4-6 p.m. June 6 for an evening of food, drinks and networking.

Macomb Patch is all about making local connections and strengthening our community. That's why we're inviting local, small business owners, marketing managers or anyone interested in learning more about Patch, to join the Patch Happy Hour Networking Event June 6 at the Tavern at Tina's, 50870 North Ave., Macomb, MI 48042. From 4 to 6 p.m., we cordially invite you to have a snack, relax with a drink and introduce yourself to your neighbors.  Also, you'll have a chance to learn a little more about Patch, our mission, and how we can help you grow your business. There are many free tools the community can access through Patch. We want to teach you how to leverage those opportunities. Also, since we're in the online business we've gotten pretty…

Aaron McCarthy

11:39 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Hi Jenny! SoBuzzMe will be attending - can't wait!   more ›

Monday, May 14, 2012

Median Home Sale Prices Continue Rising Locally This Spring, Report Shows

Realtors serving Macomb Township say they're seeing privately-sold homes receive multiple offers, often over the asking price.

Refreshing news for local home-sellers is in the latest look at sale prices for homes and condos in four Metro Detroit counties. Median prices rose to $70,000 in Macomb, Oakland Livingston and Wayne last month, a 1.6-percent rise from March. The new median is nearly 19 percent higher than in April 2011, says a report Monday from Realcomp II Ltd., a multiple listing service in Farmington Hills. Selling prices rose within each county, extending a four-month trend for 2012. Livingston County has the highest median ($150,000), followed by Oakland ($114,500), Macomb ($72,500) and "Greater Wayne," excluding Detroit ($62,000). Percentage increases from the previous April are in a table below.   Sales volume slipped for the first time in 10 months…

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Jenny Whalen

1:35 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012

How about in your neighborhood? Are you feeling optimistic about home sales?   more ›

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