Laurie’s Favorites
Phoenicia
Birmingham, MI
“Phoenicia is one of the longest continuously running family restaurants in the area (in either dog or human years), and for more than four decades, it’s succeeded in setting the highest bar for Middle Eastern food in metro Detroit.” - Hour Detroit
Tender
Birmingham, MI
Women’s Boutique in Downtown Birmingham featuring Luxury European & American Designer clothing, shoes and accessories. Their collections represent unique balance between sophistication, elegance, and fashion-forward style
Lori Karbal
Birmingham, MI
Lori Karbal is the long reigning queen of her trade. From the moment she opened her doors 30 years ago, her store has made a name for itself as an unmatched local treasure and a haven for the who’s who of suburban Detroiters.
Wilder’s
Birmingham, MI
Drawing inspiration from the swinging supper clubs of the Upper Midwest and classic East Coast steakhouses, Wilder’s pays homage to that bygone era when dinner was the main event and dining out was considered an artform.
Forest
Birmingham, MI
Defined by elegant precision and a polished Mediterranean perspective, Forest serves contemporary Continental cuisine with Italian leanings in a sleek, glass-encased dining room that anchors a leafy residential neighborhood.
Color Box
Birmingham, MI
Color Box is a place to retreat, restore and reconnect.
The Color Box brand was established in 2017 and is based on the latest international trends in the beauty and wellness industry.
The brand radiates modern elegance with a strong emphasis on our unique waterless service for hands and feet, offering healthy, happy nails.
Figo
Birmingham, MI
Figo began as a dream to reinvent the hair salon. It began as a dream to offer the most talented and innovative stylists and the highest quality hair products. To promote continuous education and comprehensive training. To provide clients with a temporary sanctuary from the chaos of everyday life and provide customer service that’s a perfect ritual of excellence, quality and simplicity.
Todd’s Room
Birmingham, MI
Todd's Room is Metro Detroit's Award Winning Beauty Apothecary featuring makeup and eyebrow artists, hair stylists, beauty products for men and women, clothing, jewelry, and other accessories.
Caruso Caruso
Birmingham, MI
Located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, Michigan, Caruso Caruso has been metro Detroit's premier clothing and accessories boutique since 1981. Denim is our specialty, and our knowledgeable staff is always ready to find the perfect pair of jeans for any age, body or style.