motor city Irish fest 2022 June 10,11,12 gates open at 1130 this event is not to be missed! Weather…read moreyou are Irish or just trying to be, your welcome here! Take a blast from the past with amazing heritage, traditions, archery, aerial silks, bag pipes playing in the background and the smell of fresh corned beef and craft beer!

What a cool area to visit. I attended the Motor City Irish Festival with a friend of mine. We…read morewere out and about for the day and made our way to the festival to watch a band he wanted to see. I've never heard of this festival before but we had a good time. There was a huge beer tent set up with a band and a few other tents for whiskey tasting and Irish dancing. We walked around to shop a little and enjoyed some food. Of course we had to try a burger, but the cornbeef sandwiches looked delicious. We had a great time and look forward to returning possibly next year.

A friend of mine had a wedding reception here last June, and it was the perfect locale. It was a…read morevery large wedding, yet the reception hardly seemed crowded. The wedding party took up one wall of the building, and there were scattered round tables along the perimeter for the guests. There was also a huge dance floor and stage area. I definitely recommend having a reception or event here. The staff was friendly and timely. Even the bartender was super friendly, even though it was an open bar. I am unsure of the cost of renting out this place, but it is for sure worth the investigation.

The Luxury Room is an event space available for rental. You provide your own catering and…read moredecorations. It's an intimate space for a gathering. The Luxury Room has limited fenced in parking on the side of the building plus street parking is available. The building needs signage to help find their location.

This is the first time finding out about this place it is a great place to have a Gathering with…read morefamily and friends. I was at a repast and it was awesome.

My husband and I celebrated our 54th anniversary on the patio of Cafe Cortina last night. It's a…read moremagical place, especially in the evening when the lights in the trees are glowing. We were greeted at the door and wished a happy anniversary before being led to the patio where a happy anniversary card had been placed at our table. We felt pampered like this throughout our visit. The staff was very attentive. At the end of our meal, our waitress lit a special sparkler at our table and again congratulated us. This evening, we ordered vegetarian lasagna, calamari, salad and one of the specials of the day, lamb chops. Everything tasted wonderful so we were very pleased. We love celebrating special occasions like this at Cafe Cortina. The food, staff and ambiance make it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the moment.

A fabulous time at a fabulous restaurant. They truly made Mother's Day special. We sat in their…read morebeautiful garden room with the patio view. The decor was very nice; rustic with elegant warm charm. The service was absolutely EXCEPTIONAL! Like no other! The food was delicious, from the appetizers to the entrees. And my cocktail was on point! Everyone's meal came out together, so that's always a plus for a big group. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. They made our party of 11 look like easy work. It was flawless from the time we walked in to the time we departed. I'm really glad we came!

Laurel Manor did outstanding work on my stepdaughter's baby shower. The communication was…read moreoutstanding from start to finish. The food was amazing and staff was incredibly kind. Thank you for making the shower extra special.

Just left a luncheon here following a funeral at St. Kenneth church. I have not had a all round…read moregreat meal at a banquet hall in a long time but this one was just perfect. Plenty of room for the projected number of guests many of whom did not attend. Tables decorated very beautifully with candle and flower centerpieces. Hot coffee, tea, and soft drinks available as guests walked in. Simple assortment of veggies for appetizers. Nothing fancy. Main course was a mixed green salad, pasta with a vodka sauce, green beans, lemon chicken, mixed roasted potatoes, roast beef and mushrooms in gravy, and bread. EVERY SINGLE THING WAS DELISH. Nothing over the top here. Plain and simply the best banquet food I have had in many years. Chicken and beef were tender and juicy. Pasta was hot and the sauce had a little kick to it. Beans and taters were not overcooked and mushy. The bread...oh the bread. Nice solid crust with a moist fluffy inside. And the servers were very polite and and keeping up on refills and clearing dishes. Ended up sitting with the husband of the deceased and he said this was exactly what his wife had wanted for her funeral luncheon. He could not have been happier. Hats off to Laurel Manor.

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.