This has been my favorite restaurant in Detroit for years now The food is always outstanding and…read morethe service is perfection. It is still certainly in my top 10, and the service remains perfect, but we had a few dishes that missed the mark, the wine pairing just wasn't worth it and this was even more true for my husband who went for the upgraded wine pairing (mine beat his every time, but for 1 glass). That and the slightly smaller portion sizes and that they no longer do an amuse bouche or salad with the bread as they used to, brought them down to a 4. Note that they do add a 22% service charge to the bill, which usually pushes my buttons... But the service is so perfect, and they very directly call it out, so it didn't bother me that much. All that said this is still a fabulous place to go, even more so, if you are with a vegetarian or a pescatarian, because all can enjoy!

We dined at Freya and opted for the nine-course chef's tasting menu. Overall, it was a thoughtful…read moreexperience, but at $155 per person, there were several misses that made this feel like a one-and-done for us--especially when compared to other tasting menus in the Detroit area at a similar (or lower) price point. One small but meaningful improvement would be providing a printed menu. With nine courses, it's hard to remember every dish and its components, and a takeaway menu would elevate the experience. While this was the omnivore-only option, a surprising number of courses leaned vegetarian. The mushroom tacos were interesting, but the celery root tortilla was very chewy. The spaghetti squash "pasta" course had good flavor, paired with a spicy marinara, though the squash could have been a bit more tender. The cheese course (Camembert) opened the meal and was good, but I would've liked a bit more nuttiness or complexity. The cobia fish course was nicely prepared but needed more salt, and both the fish and sauce could have been served warmer. The sausage course was a highlight--excellent flavor with a subtle fennel note, and the temperature was spot on. Unfortunately, the strip steak was a major letdown. It was served with noticeable gristle and had to be sent back. For this price point, that should never leave the kitchen. Dessert was just okay. The grapefruit and tequila sorbet was challenging for us since we opted for non-alcoholic beverages--the tequila flavor was very strong, making us wonder how much alcohol remained. A chocolate dessert option would have been a welcome alternative. The palate cleanser was a warm ginger, lemon, and lime shot. Personally, I prefer something icy or granita-style here; serving this cold would've made a big difference. The timing of the courses felt unnecessarily drawn out. The meal lasted about three hours, with close to 20 minutes between courses. Tighter pacing--closer to 10-12 minutes--would greatly improve the flow and overall enjoyment. One final note: a 22% gratuity was automatically included and then taxed, even for a party of two. Forced gratuity at this size feels unnecessary, particularly given some of the service and execution issues throughout the evening. At this price point, gratuity should be left to the diners' discretion, not mandated--especially when the experience doesn't fully meet expectations. We've had excellent tasting menus elsewhere at similar or lower price points that felt more cohesive and refined. While there were some strong moments, Freya is likely a one-time visit for us.

This is a cute, densely packed novelty shop in downtown Ypsi. It reminds me of a family friendly…read moreSpencer's. Lots of fun stuff if you need a gift for someone, like toys, candies, stickers, greeting cards, clothing, and more. If you are looking for Michigan or Ypsilanti-specific gifts, this is definitely a good spot to check out.

This place is really really cool! It made me, a 38 year old woman, feel like a kid again. So many…read moreunique gift ideas. They have so many different themed merch like tv shows, Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Care Bares, Mulang, Mario, and a billion things that I don't know about. I went here before Valentine's Day and ended up finding a Super Mario Fire stuffy for my hubby. He loves it! They also had very unique and funny cards! They have tons of candy of every variety. I found ring pop gummies here & my husband ate them in a day. Tons of toys & stuffed animals. One thing I will say is their prices were a bit high. But I imagine with cost of operation these days it makes sense and I am in a spot where I can support this small business (reasonably). It is a super fun store. Use caution bringing a small child into this store, as there will be several things within their reach and they will probably want to get their hands on everything. I honestly wouldn't bring a kid younger than 8 or 9 in this store. If you need gift inspiration, come to this cute store!

Came in looking for gratitude candles but they didn't have any. Store is aimed more to wiccans…read moreinstead of spiritualists. Staff is very friendly. They have different classes and worship service during the week. The also have a drumming group that welcomes all. Nice, small shop that gives wiccans a safe place to find their new and old friends.

definitely been one of my favorite metaphysical shops for 3+ years. the staff is always super kind…read more& welcoming. the crystals are all priced fairly, with a decent array of options. it's definitely a smaller shop, & the energy inside of it is nice. i haven't looked at everything, but definitely one of the places i recommend when someone is looking for a shop that doesn't appropriate south asian, african, or native american culture.

Cute spot in Old Town Lansing. Good prices. Good service. Unique items. The things I tried on ran…read morelarge, so definitely go with your smaller size when purchasing clothing. Can't wait to wear my outfit!

This shop is a great stop not only to take the kids but for adults too! I go here every time I come…read moreto Michigan (twice a year). My niece has a great time. She loves all the unique handmade beads they have. My sister-n-law is the talented one. She sticks with the silver beads. Her bracelets are designer worthy. Who knew you could walk out of there with such a classy bracelet. I try to follow her lead. Overall the place is a fun place to hang and the owner is very helpful if you need help making your jewelry.