I chose this venue for my wedding because I wanted something on the small side with vintage charm…read moreand at least one fireplace. Missy, the event coordinator, did an amazing job; she suggested vendors for us to use, all of which were great, and made sure everything looked perfect on the big day. I had bought some decorations that I wasn't certain would look the best because I was on a budget, but the staff arranged them better than i ever could've done and the wedding was more beautiful than I imagined. The food was also great, especially the salmon! Couldn't have asked for a better experience.

The Longacre House in Farmington Hills, Michigan is a registered local historic site. A sign is…read moreposted outside that reads: "Luman W. Goodenough (1873-1947), prominent Detroit Attorney, charter member and first president of the Detroit Rotary Club, acquired this building and land surrounding it in 1915, naming it the Longacre House. The earliest portion was erected in 1869 by Palmer Sherman. The twentieth century saw several additions here including the impressive six-foot high stone wall constructed in 1917 along the east property line. In 1969, Goodenough heirs gave this handsome Georgian manor home and five acres of land to the Farmington area to be used as a community center. This facility hosts conferences and club meetings, numerous weddings and receptions, and recreation courses in crafts and the arts. Local citizens are proud of the Longacre House, which is an area landmark." I attended my fiancee's good friend's pellikoduku at the Longacre House. (A pellikoduku is a traditional Indian pre-wedding ceremony for the groom.) This house is located about 25 miles from downtown Detroit. It takes a little over 30 minutes to get to the house from downtown Detroit without any traffic. The house is owned and operated by the City of Farmington Hills. This is a beautiful historic brick home that's been well-maintained, inside and out. The outside is picturesque with finely-manicured lawns and nicely-landscaped grounds. I made sure to get a picture with my fiancee in front of the house where there is a nice brick pathway and colorful plants and flowers. The event took place inside what I believe is the Longacre House's main event space. It looks like a living room (with fireplace) that has been converted and combined with perhaps a back porch or patio area to serve as an open event space. There were five round white tablecloth tables set up with place settings (each table seating 12 people) along with buffet-style catered food and drink. The event space had a drink and dessert station while the salad, entrees, and sides were set up in a separate room nearby. The house was simple with minimal decor - nice chandeliers, curtains, and hardwood floors. There's a small garden and gazebo outside. I believe dinner catering was provided by Longacre House's in-house catering group, Gourmet Express Catering & Event Planning Group based out of South Lyon, Michigan. We had glasses of a fruit drink with slices of strawberry, purple grapes, and Mandarin oranges. Dinner consisted of spinach salad with croutons, an herb rice risotto, asparagus, lasagna, and a potato dish with vegetables cooked-in such as chopped carrots and squash. There was a coffee and dessert station with both regular and decaf coffee plus assorted dessert bites including what looked like brownie squares and baklava. In general, I thought the food was good. I love greens and vegetables so I got seconds on the spinach and asparagus. This was a fairly straightforward event. Aside from dinner, there was a pre-dinner gathering, sort of like a cocktail hour, where people mixed and mingled. After dinner, the actual pellikoduku activities commenced. There was also a mehndi (Indian body art) artist who applied red-orange mehndi "stains" to many of the female guests. Longacre House staff were present, but they were fairly hands-off as the food and drink were self-serve. They mainly made sure the food and drink stations were in order, replenished as needed, and cleared finished dinner plates. They were professionally (formally) dressed, polite, and did a good job throughout the night. If you get a chance to check out other rooms of the house or take a look around outside at the grounds, you should. It's a neat place to explore. There's plenty of parking too which is convenient for guests.

29 Park is always a fun time if you're letting the Long Islands and Cranberry Vodkas flow. They…read moreplay dance/pop/EDM on Fridays and strictly Hip Hop/Rap on Saturday's so pick your poison. Mark is the man and he always takes care of you. Although it's extremely crowded, everyone their seems to be hanging a good time and isn't worried about what you're doing, so go, let loose and have fun.

Owner told me my ID Is fake.. pushed me out of the club when I told them to call the cops…read more Unprofessional and shouldn't operate a bar owner and bouncers are rude but shouldn't expect anything else I guess from a bar like this. If I had money i would fire all workers and reinstate new management. Plus if they didn't give me a wristband for being 21, how come I ordered all the drinks "under 21". Liquor license should be taken away then huh...Good luck!

My friend was married here a couple weeks ago and the venue was absolutely magical! The dimmed…read morelighting give such a charming and romantic. The trees, fountains, and stone wall give such an earthy feel, and the florals made the room feel enchanting. The wait staff were all very lovely and accommodating, and the bar staff did a wonderful job on the drinks. The plated filet and salmon dinner were delicious and the lamb chop hors d'oeuvre was absolutely divine!

The venue is just gorgeous. Food was amazing as was the waitstaff…read more Developmental needs = everything took a very long time to move to each ceremony. Not many appetizers to tide the guests over and one woman stood out as rude Tiffany. She managed everything but god forbid you ask a question. She was too busy to guide some guests. Very harsh in answering and walked away mid sentence. Tweet that attitude please!

My husband and I were looking for something different to do for date night and found Putting Edge…read moreon Yelp. We decided to give it a shot, and we're so glad we did! When we arrived, the place was mostly empty. It honestly made it feel like we had the entire course to ourselves. We felt like VIP. The staff great! From the moment we walked in they really made the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere was fun, colorful, and super relaxed. Plus, I got a chance to win against my husband a couple of times. ;) he always beat me in everything. After we finished golfing, we played some of the arcade games and ended up laughing the entire time. It was such a great way to unwind and reconnect. Whether you're planning a date night, bringing the kids, or hanging out with friends, this place is a solid choice. We had a blast and will definitely be back!

We visited putting edge with our 8 and 4.5 year old. They had a blast! Pricing is a little high,…read morebut it was fun for our kids. We reserved a time online, and spent 30 minutes beforehand playing the arcade games. They sell bottled drinks (pop, water, etc). They stagger the starting times so no one is waiting for you, and you aren't waiting for the next hole either. It felt like we were by ourselves when we were putt putting, which was really cool. It took us about 45-60 minutes to get through all 18 holes. There are a few hooks near the door to hang your jacket if you wish.

We had our wedding here in September and would highly recommend it. The property is beyond…read morebeautiful and has so many great spots for pictures. It is so well taken care of by the owners and it shows! Mirela and George went above and beyond to make our day special and exactly how we wanted it. They are both so genuinely kind, and you can tell they are passionate about what they do. George was our officiant and did a perfect job. He met with us beforehand and went over the ceremony with us a few times leading up to the wedding to make sure it was exactly what we wanted. Our day was truly perfect and ran so smoothly, thanks to them and their amazing assistant Grace. I cannot recommend the Historic Blum Barn enough!!

Added more pics to original review. Can't speak highly enough about this property and the owners…read more They are wonderful and care for you and your guests like you are a part of their family. Beautiful property. Extra special care and attention to details. Work with you to make your special day one of a kind. Excellent communication with vendors. Reasonably priced. Please consider them for your special event. You will not be disappointed!

Drinks were good, service was nice Honestly wish I had…read morerealized how disrespectful my chicken tender order looked before I left with tObviously old oil, should not have been served

From Retro Bliss to Corporate Miss - 1Up's New Management Hits Rock Bottom…read more.. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. 1Up Arcade Bar, once my go-to haven for arcade nostalgia and friendly vibes, has devolved into a shell of its former self. Under the new management, the experience has gone from retro joy to something resembling a garish corporate money pit. If you're looking to relive the good old days of arcade glory, consider this your neon-lit warning sign to stay far, far away. First off, the bartenders. Remember last year when 1Up's bartenders were warm, cheerful, and chatty, making you feel like you were part of the family? Well, those days are deader than my high score on Pac-Man. The new bartenders treat you with the exact enthusiasm you'd expect from someone waiting at the DMV. Ordering a drink here feels like you've personally interrupted their day--and heaven forbid you ask any questions about the menu. Smiles? Gone. Friendly banter? Vanished. You're left standing there with your overpriced, uninspired drink wondering if you've wandered into a soulless high-end cocktail bar by mistake. Ah, the drinks. Once playful and creative masterpieces that added to 1Up's charm, they've been replaced with pretentious, unimaginative concoctions that scream, "We're fancy now; please empty your wallet." No fun, no spirit (pun intended), just overpriced disappointments. At their current price point, I half expected the drink to come with complimentary resentment from the staff. And don't get me started on the arcade machines. Gone are the iconic retro classics that made me feel like I'd stepped back into the golden age of arcades. Instead, the place is now stuffed with bright, flashy, wallet-draining horrors you'd find at a Dave and Buster's. What happened to the charm? The authenticity? Now it's just a playground for toddlers with no attention spans and those who value flashing lights over actual gameplay. Speaking of, if you're a Gen Z-er armed with your parents' credit card and an inability to go three seconds without dopamine overload, this place might actually be a dream come true for you. The rest of us? Not so much. Look, 1Up Arcade Bar used to be a gem, but now it feels like a soulless cash grab. Don't come here hoping for a genuine arcade bar experience because you'll leave disappointed--and poorer. Save your time, save your money, and spare yourself the heartbreak of seeing what this place has become. RIP, old 1Up. You are sorely missed.

My kids and I visited Klawsome in Novi today, and they had the BEST time! The staff was incredibly…read morefriendly and helpful, and you could tell they genuinely wanted the kids to have fun, win, and go home with prizes. They were so encouraging and made the whole experience even better. They also have a great selection of prizes, and both of my kids left very happy with their wins! We had such a fun time together and will definitely be back. We are always happy to support a local business, especially one owned by fellow Novi residents. Such a fun addition to our community! Highly recommend checking out Klawsome!

We came here for the first time last night and had a great experience! It is a bit pricey but I…read morewant to say most claw machines nowadays seem to be. Honestly, the best part was the employees. They were both so helpful when we were getting stuck and not able to get very much on our own. The claws did seem kind of weak or the plushies were too heavy, but the staff was very attentive and helpful when we asked for help several times.

I give it a 4 because the issues I have aren't necessarily the park, but rather visitors. This…read moremostly specific to the dog park. The dog parks are large. There are some areas with sidewalks that could use TLC and edging, but all and all the dog parks have the lawns done nicely. Ocassionally rain causes mud puddles, but outside of that there is a lot of field in the areas. The dog park gets pretty busy around 5:30-7 or so. If you have a dog that doesn't do well with a bunch of dogs, I'd stay away from this time. Most dogs are good and get along well with others. Some dogs just don't care for other dogs and that's ok as long as the owner is there. Too many times owners are too busy socializing and don't keep an eye on their dogs. The owner knows their dog exhibits certain behaviors yet doesn't pay attention to the dog at all. I fear something bad will happen. The trash cans should be emptied more often. It's nice they have bags and receptacles all over. Watch as you walk around because there can be quite a bit of poop around.

I love this dog park and so do my dogs. I've been taking both my dogs since they were around 6…read moremonths to this place (these pictures were from last year) but the experience is still the same. A lot of goofy & happy dogs running around socializing and having a good time. The people who come here are nice and friendly & understanding. I have not seen a single "aggressive dog" just a few dogs who are talkative or like to play rough which is kind of like how my husky is. No one really gives you a hard time and most dogs here are disciplined. It's always a good time honestly. My dogs can run infinitely, I'm serious.. I've stayed here for 4 hours a few times and she could still run. I take my dogs here so I can exercise myself, and when I get tired it's time to go. They keep the place maintained nice. Everyone cleans up after there pup & people are respectful of others. It does get muddy on rainy days, but they do try to keep the grass trimmed. In the winter the sign says it closes at 7 but I come here frequently after 6:30 and sometimes stay a little after 7 with no hassle. I recommend bringing a bowl and gallon of water so your pup doesn't get dehydrated, there is also plenty of garbage bins and seating areas so you can have a comfortable experience. No food or treats. Also be aware of kennel cough, it's not a bad thing but it does exist and if you don't want your pup to get it, then don't take it to public places. I hope my review makes you excited to go. I love dogs.

Everything was great. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly. breakfast was…read moreyummy. We also had our 2 cats with us and they were also comfortable.

Beautiful hotel! The staff was welcoming and professional. The service in the restaurant and bar…read morearea was great! I hope to stay there again in the future.