Five Things
February Beauty Favorites
Since February is a blah month I thought I would liven it up a little bit by sharing my current five favorite beauty products. If you have a product you think I definitely need to try, let me know what it is in the comments below.
1. Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
Great way to give your cuticles some TLC, especially this time of the year.
2. It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination with SPF 50+
Love how it makes my skin feel, and I receive so many compliments on how flawless my face looks.
3. NARS Orgasm Blush
This blush looks gorgeous on nearly any skin tone.
4. COVERGIRL Super Sizer Mascara
Ever since finding out I am allergic to the glue used in fake eyelashes, I have been trying to find a mascara that really makes my lashes pop. The Super Sizer is my current favorite.
5. Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer
Absolutely love how much hydration this moisturizer brings to my skin. Be warned it does smell semi like lemon furniture polish – the boy always asks me what I was cleaning when he sees me after I just put it on.
Restaurant Review: FOGO DE CHAO
Carnivores, I hope you’re ready for this review because it’s all about meat from steak and lamb to pork and chicken FOGO DE CHAO is every meat eaters dream come true. FOGO is a Brazilian Steakhouse with restaurants located in Brazil, the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico. They prepare meat the Gaucho way, which means they use centuries-old grilling tradition of churrasco, cooking the ingredients slow and exposing their natural flavors to give you the best tasting meat. My favorite cuts of meat included the filet mignon, parmesan-encrusted pork loin filets and the bacon-wrapped chicken breast. Before you begin eating all the meat your body can handle, take a trip to the Market Table for seasonal salads (try the basil dressing – so good), fresh fruits and veggies, imported meats and cheese, a bacon bar, artisan breads and so much more. FOGO DE CHAO is perfect for date night, girl’s night out and even dining with the family. Have your ever dined at a Brazilian Steakhouse before? If so what did you think?
Let\’s Eat: Detroit
Cozy, dark spot with an art deco bar and French-inspired menu. Brunch on the weekends.
2. the Apparatus Room
New American fare in an industrial-chic space at the Detroit Foundation Hotel.
3. Cadieux Café
Family-run Belgian spot in a former speakeasy known for mussels, beer, feather bowling & live music.
4. Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails
ever changing menu (I’ve been here – it’s amazing)
5. City Bakery – just opened in the Fisher Building
famous hot chocolate with rectangular marshmallows
6. Craft Work
Stylish, retro eatery – brunch & New American cuisine.
7. Dime Store
Hip, airy spot offering creative spins on brunch favorites.
8. For the Love of Sugar
they have French macarons flavored like Swedish fish and Fruity Pebbles cake – enough
9. Gold Cash Gold
Thoughtfully sourced regional cuisine served in a vintage former pawn shop.
10. Green Dot Stables
Slider joint with a chill vibe serves bite-sized eats. (love this place)
11. the Hudson Café (the graham cracker crusted french toast is my fav)
Clean-lined cafe specializing in updated brunch dishes.
12. Iridescence (dessert is to die for)
Glam New American go-to with soaring 16th floor view offers fine dining.
Basic counter-service eatery offering typical Jamaican fare such as jerk chicken & curry goat.
New American fare with Irish influences.
15. La Feria
Lively restaurant featuring traditional Spanish small plates.
16. Mercury Burger & Bar
Upbeat grill with a modern diner vibe turns out creative burgers, plus hot dogs, poutine & shakes.
17. Parks & Rec Diner
Airy stop for elevated breakfast plates & drinks, decorated with reclaimed wood & large windows.
18. Selden Standard
Seasonal, locally sourced small plates are the focus at this stylish New American.
19. Small Plates
Small space popular before the game or opera, offers an extensive menu of New American cuisine.
20. Standby
Creative American cuisine served in a relaxed, dimly lit dining room.
21. Sweetwater Tavern
Original 1880s brick walls surround this eatery famous for marinated wings & housemade sauces.
22. Takoi
Trendy, compact dining room with an open kitchen offering elevated Thai plates
Fusion of tradition and culinary innovations.
24. Traffic Jam & Snug
Pub grub & a diverse menu of global dishes in a multi-level dining spot.
25. Union Street Detroit
Art deco eatery serves American classics with a twist.
26. The Whitney (Ive only been to the Ghost Bar for appetizers)
Iconic lumber baron\’s mansion with exquisite garden serving upscale New American cuisine.
27. Wright & Company
Creative small plates with a seasonal focus in polished vintage surroundings.
Five Things – A\’s Birthday Edition
Have you ever met someone that complements your life, someone who runs at the same energy level as you, and just gives you all the butterflies and feels in the world? Up until this point I didn’t think that was something that existed, and let me tell you it does and I am experiencing it first hand everyday when I get the sweetest good morning messages. In honor of A\’s birthday today (by the way he hates birthdays and I don’t actually know if he reads my blog…..so hopefully this one gets through without being noticed, ha), I thought I would use five things as a way to highlight my five favorite moments with him. Don’t get me wrong, there are so many more than five, however these five moments really stick out to me. Happy Birthday, Gravy – don’t hate me for this xoxox
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2. Pet names are great especially when they’re completely out of the box. Like “Biscuit” and “Gravy”. These names came while out on a bike ride, and then speaking using them when we got back to the car to load the bikes back in we both couldn’t contain our laughter and literally couldn’t even lift the bikes to get them into the back of the Cherokee – seriously haven’t laughed like that in forever.
3. Our first trip together was to Forestville where we stayed at his uncle’s cabin, cooked our first meal together and learned that we actually work great in the kitchen. Oh and he woke up with me to sit outside on the beach and watch the sunrise.
4. Greenfield Village Holiday Nights offers an old time Christmas experience, and really gets you in the spirit of the holidays. It’s one of his favorite things to do during the holiday season and I am so glad I was able to experience it with him, because that smile was everything.
5. Riding in the fire truck! Yes, that’s right I got to ride in the front seat of a fire truck – such a fun experience. He’s a volunteer firefighter, and invited me to an event the station was hosting, that evening he was driving the truck and I was lucky enough to get to accompany him, such a fun memory that I will never forget.
Fashion meets Food 