Restaurant Review: Townhouse
Detroit has one of the hottest foodie scenes around; you can get anything from a burger at Shake Shack to all the meat you can handle at Texas de Brazil. After spending the morning walking around various parts of Detroit we decided to get some food at Townhouse. We split an order of truffle fries and a cobb salad (boy gets my balance, haha). They’re truffle fries were so good, I think they might even be better than CHOMP’s and you know I’m addicted to their truffle fries. The cobb salad was delicious and featured all my favorites: baby romaine, avocado, chicken, onion, radish, bacon and pineapple with ranch (on the side of course). We dined outside, and I would highly recommend Townhouse as a place for you and your significant other or girls to go. They also have a brunch menu too, because who doesn’t love to brunch?
Chasing the Northern Lights
Rumor had it that Friday and Saturday the Northern Lights were going to be shining bright – even down here in the Metro Detroit area. Obviously if there was any chance of seeing them it would be a must to skip town and get away from light pollution, and that’s just what we did. With a car full of blankets, pillows and a cooler (he was prepared – I wasn’t for probably the first time in my life), we headed out of the city and into the thumb (perk of living in a hand shape state this is really how we speak – and point to where we live on our hand). I have never been anywhere in the thumb before, so even though it was dark it was still a neat adventure. While we didn’t get to see the Northern Lights (heart breaks slightly), we did see a ton of stars dance across the sky, and watched the moon come up from the horizon, which was probably one of the coolest things I have seen in awhile. We also took a little walk on the pier, and drove through some adorable towns. While chasing the Northern Lights was a fail the night was more than I could have ever asked for.
Coming to Detroit: Christmas Wonderland
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The YeaR!
To Experience One of The Most Enchanting Christmas Shows Ever
DETROIT’S FISHER THEATRE, DECEMBER 12-17, 2017
Tickets go on sale September 17!
DETROIT, MI, September 7, 2017 – Broadway in Detroitis pleased to announce, that CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND, a holiday spectacular, is coming to Detroit’s Fisher Theatre, December 12-17, for nine shows only. Tickets go on sale Sunday, September 17 to what is quite simply one of the most delightful and enchanting Christmas shows ever. CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND features glittering costumes, a dazzling cast and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole.
Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787 and online at www.broadwayindetroit.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Starting Monday, September 18, tickets will also be available for purchase at The Fisher Theatre Box Office.
Your entire family can start Christmas in style as Santa and his merry helpers take them on an unforgettable nostalgic journey. Holiday favorite songs include: ‘White Christmas,’ ‘Winter Wonderland,’ ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,’ ‘Chestnuts Roasting By An Open Fire,’ ‘Jingle Bells,’ ‘’Away in a Manger,’ ‘O Come All Ye Faithful,’ ‘Let it Snow,’ ‘Silent Night,’ ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing,’ ‘Deck The Halls,’ ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,’ ‘O Holy Night,’ and many more Christmas standards.
Be amazed as a cast of 24 singers and dancers who are hand selected from London, New York, Las Vegas Los Angeles transform the stage into pure winter wonderland magic. With over a thousand glittering costumes, and spectacular sets and scenery the show parades its way through the wonder of Christmas and the excitement of the holiday season.
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND is produced by Spirit Productions and David King, a multi award-winning and internationally acclaimed theatre producer who became known to American audiences through the megahit musical, Spirit of the Dance which became one of the biggest dance show in the world, with 14 troupes performing in 14 different countries on the same night, playing to more than 30 million people worldwide. Spirit Productions owns The Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach and The King\’s Castle Theatre in Branson, Missouri, where their shows play year round. Spirit shows have toured in more than 30 countries and they are the first producer from the Western world to have three consecutive tours in China, playing to over a million people.
Performance times for of CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND appearing December 12-17, 2017 at The Fisher Theatre, located at 3011 West Grand Blvd., in Detroit are:
· Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
· Sunday evening performance at 6:30 p.m.
· Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m.
· Sunday matinee at 1:00 p.m.
Tickets for of CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND start at $35 (includes facility and parking fees) and will go on sale September 17 at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online at www.broadwayindetroit.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available for purchase starting on September 18 at The Fisher Theatre box office. A limited number of premium seats will be available through Ticketmaster and at The Fisher Theatre box office. For group sales (12 or more) please call 313-871-1132 or email groups@broadwayindetroit.com. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.
Broadway In Detroit uses Ticketmaster as its sole, authorized ticketing agent. Individual tickets purchased from a ticket broker or “third party” ticket reseller involves risk and may not be authentic, sold at box office prices, or with correct performance and venue information. Broadway In Detroit box offices cannot reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets sold through a third party or ticket reseller. Broadway In Detroit is also unable to contact third party purchasers with pertinent updates or changes regarding performances.
The Broadway In Detroit Series at The Fisher Theatre is sponsored by the Chrysler Pacifica. As part of this sponsorship, the Chrysler Pacifica will be on display this season at The Fisher Theatre.
Fall To-Do List
I know, I know the first “official” day of fall is not until September 22 – however in my world as soon as Labor Day is over it’s time to fall into boots, sweater dresses and begin to wait for the leaves to change. Per usual, I have come up with a list of all the things I would like to do this fall, some of these are repeats (during fall there are specific things that I love to do), and some are new. Without further ado, here is my fall list….
Hit the orchard for apple picking
Visit Yates (my favorite) Cider Mill
Snuggle by a fire
Tailgate a football game
Wear dark nail polish
Pick pumpkins at the orchard
Carve pumpkins
Get spooked at a haunted house
Head up north to check out the colors
Make a pie
ATV riding
Enjoy a bonfire and s’mores of course
Stargaze bundled in blankets
Go kayaking or canoeing and check out the color
Make caramel apples
Have a hot chocolate date
Get lost in a corn maze
Go on a hayride
Head out for a color hike
Rix’s Roof Top
Did you know when it comes to dating some people still like there to be a bit of surprise….. yeah, me neither – but apparently that’s still a thing. I asked where we would be going (a girl has to know how to dress), and I was told he wanted to keep it a surprise and that it was a nicer place. I kept my outfit simple and wore a long LBD, and added some loose beach waves to my hair (tutorial coming soon). He arrived to pick me up, opened my door – ladies chivalry is not dead in the Midwest…..I know it’s live and well for you Southerns (super jealous!), but I was pretty convinced it was dead around these parts. So where was this big surprise at? Rix’s Roof Top in Port Huron. Neither of us had tried the restaurant before, and I had never been to Port Huron so definitely a fun surprise. Rix’s Roof Top, which is actually a top floor view not rooftop just an FYI offers a gorgeous view of the Blue Water Bridge to Canada and the surrounding landscape. You know I have a thing for views, and this one did not disappoint.
Since I was being a super indecisive royal pain we started with Calamari, which I never had before and actually really liked. As for our main meals, I ordered the chicken marsala with noodles since the waitress said a lot of people really liked it a lot – definitely tasted good. He ordered the pork loin, also very delicious. All in all pretty impressive place, good food and great view.
Fashion meets Food 