Royal Oak, MI Guide

Luke G. Johnson, Cranbrook Associates

Luke Johnson — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:55:34 +0000

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526 Main Piano Bar

Royal Oak Resident — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:33:43 +0000

Royal Oak’s only piano bar and the new hip place to go and be seen. The owners have created a great experience that was surprisingly missing from an already crowded Royal Oak bar scene. Worth going for any age patron, at least once.

Town Tavern

Royal Oak Resident — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:32:16 +0000

Upscale dining in Royal Oak. Try the lobster mac and cheese if you are looking for a few carbs and something completely delicious and amazing. Seafood, steak and great drinks and service.

Beaumont Hospital

Royal Oak Resident — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:04:09 +0000

Beaumont Hospital is one of the State’s most prestigious medical facilities and also Royal Oak’s largest employer.

Experience the Beaumont difference!

Emagine (Movies, Bowling, Bar)

Royal Oak Resident — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:42:49 +0000

Emagine Entertainment’s affiliates own and operate Cinema Hollywood in Royal Oak MI, as well as Emagine Novi, Emagine Canton, Emagine Birch Run and Emagine Woodhaven. Emagine operates theatres with a combined 10,000+seats and 56 screens. Emagine enjoys the honor and distinction of being named “Best Movie Theatre” for several years running by the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit News, and WDIV.

Emagine is a recognized innovator in the theatrical exhibition industry having been the first theatre chain in the world to convert to 100% digital projection. In 1997, Cinema Hollywood was the first theatre in Michigan to open with all stadium seating. Paul Glantz, the founder and president of Emagine Entertainment has been interviewed on CNN concerning his views and opinions on the operation of luxury theatres. Emagine has created 5th Avenue, an all luxury auditorium in Emagine Novi. It also offers luxury seating sections in some auditoriums, reserved seating, and other upscale amenities such as valet parking. All Emagine theatres offer adult patrons the option of enjoying their favorite cocktail, beer or wine. A two drink maximum is strictly enforced in its theatre operations. Auditoriums are equipped with low light surveillance cameras as a further enforcement measure.

The Detroit Zoo

Royal Oak Resident — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:51:17 +0000

THE EARLY HISTORY
Those who created the Society in 1911 included men from some of the city’s most respected families: Alger, Larned, Bagley, Joy, Chalmers, Denby, Ford. By 1912, the group was sufficiently organized and financed to hire Richard E. Follett, a zoologist and naturalist from New York City, as its secretary. He ran the day-to-day operations and would become a central figure in the Detroit Zoo’s development during the next 15 years.

The early years were spent acquiring land. In 1914, 216 acres were purchased near the Rouge River, but were sold in 1915 to Ford Motor Company at a profit, becoming part of the huge Ford Rouge complex. Then 150 acres were bought near the Detroit Golf Club at Six Mile Road. That piece, too, was eventually sold profitably. Meanwhile, Society leaders tried unsuccessfully to get the City of Detroit to appropriate funds for the Zoo. In April 1916, the Society decided to go ahead on its own, purchasing 100 acres near Ten Mile Road, west of Woodward Avenue, in Royal Oak.

Follett began developing this privately held park by transplanting trees and creating rough landscaping. He cut a service road through the property. And he started raising pheasants and other game birds there, forerunners of the thousands of animals that would eventually come to the Zoo grounds. All this work was paid for with funds loaned by individual Society members.

Once the Woodward site was obtained, Follett hired a Boston landscape architect, Arthur A. Shurtleff, to begin creating a design for the park in 1916. His plans incorporated barless exhibits, lakes, the bird house and other features that were realized a dozen years later, even though others took over the final design.

Society leaders, hoping to turn their park over to public ownership, tried to get Detroit to accept the site. However, the City charter prohibited acceptance, and pleas to the state legislature failed. The Society also suggested a “Tri-County Zoo” under the auspices of Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties. Although this idea was supported by the news media, Wayne County said no. The Society tried many approaches to giving the Zoo to a governmental entity, including a proposal to make it a state park.

Finally, in March 1923, Detroit’s Common Council approved an advisory referendum to accept the gift and supported a five-year millage to finance the Zoo. Mayor James Couzens told newspapers that “a friend of his” would give the City 160 acres adjoining the property-ample land for a public golf course if people would vote for acceptance. Still, some councilmen tried to force development of a zoo at Rouge Park, a location supported by real estate investors.

Voters approved the Society’s gift of land and the millage to support it. Couzens’ anonymous friend, Horace Rackham, then fulfilled his promise, which resulted in the Rackham Golf Course abutting the Zoo.

A year later, Detroiters voted to create a four-man Detroit Zoological Park Commission to operate and develop the site. The first Commission meeting was on October 1, 1924. At this point, the Detroit Zoological Park became a legal reality, and Society Secretary Follett was named its first director.

Skyward Real Estate

Royal Oak Resident — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:41:18 +0000

Downtown Royal Oak realty office.

Ronin Sushi

Royal Oak Resident — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:58:13 +0000

Ronin Sushi has delicious sushi, closely followed by the “cool” atmosphere the restaurant provides guests. If you are looking for something outside the sushi menu, do not worry, there are plenty of delicious alternatives for the anti-sushi patrons.

Definitely a recommend to any one looking for suggestions as to where to eat in Royal Oak.

Lily’s Seafood

Royal Oak Resident — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:37:35 +0000

Lily’s offers an extensive menu besides delicious seafood for those that prefer other options. With an emphasis on creativity and freshness, the fare at Lily’s is unique and refreshing. Lily’s brings in fresh fish, meats and seafood everyday and will constantly amaze with the diversity of selection and preparations.

From the signature Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna, Calypso Crab cakes, Sweet & Spicy Creole Soup to Grandma Lily’s Crabby Stuffed Pork Chops, Lily’s offers something for everyone. Best of all, Chef Scott Brown adds to the diversity of the regular menu with daily lunch and dinner specials, featuring the freshest fish and seafood procured daily and presented in delicious and creative ways.

House favorites include Lily’s steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels with Huntsman Cheese, Flash Fried Calamari and zesty Southwest Shrimp.

Don’t miss their award winning Sunday Brunch featuring favorites such as Salmon Hash and Eggs, Crab cakes and Eggs and the Chef’s Weekly Omlette Specials.

Realty Plus

Royal Oak Resident — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:30:08 +0000

Your expert for real estate information and advice in the city of Royal Oak, MI.

The Royal Oak housing market is in demand right now. Many factors are responsible for the growth of this community; the location, being conveniently located to 1-75 and 696 makes commute time quicker and resale an attractive option to home buyers. Additionally the area offers many things to do for the younger adult population. The nightlife, dining and feel of a midtown locale offers endless entertainment and excitement.

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