The vineyard and the event space are just beautiful. It feels as if you are far away from the…read moreDetroit suburbs. We really enjoyed the wine. The bruschetta was outstanding!

I have been here several times now and I have been thoroughly impressed every single time. First…read moreand foremost, I am not a fan of Michigan wines on most typical days. I get it, same longitude and wines should grow similar and all that jazz, but Michigan wines outside of the sweeter styles really never taste right to me. Well whatever they are doing here is nothing short of scientifically brilliant. Probably some of the best MItten Vino I have ever had and that assessement is from traveling all around the state and trying different areas. The Frontenac, Petite Pearl, Marquette were my favorites by far. But my five stars isn't for the wine, it's for the sheer joy this place brings me. Absolutely beautiful campus with sheep and goats and a big white furball of a dog who looks so adorable but is trained to kill any possible threat to his wards. The large barn event space and indoor seating is nothing short of gorgeous and of course sitting outside is just pure joy. I will add more pics as I come across them.

Located in the old Stroh's building, this distillery has been around for 10 years and offers…read moreanything from Whiskey to Bourbon to Gin and more. They offer a tour (well worth the $20 price tag) that starts out with a yummy adult bevvie and takes you through their distilling process, rickhouse, bottling, and event spaces. Our tour guide, Michael, was very personable and fun and made the tour quite entertaining. Loved the little stories along the way. Highly recommend - we'll be back again as we enjoy distillery tours and usually have to go to Kentucky for good ones like this.

Happy Valentine's Day!!! We truly enjoyed our experience at The Whiskey Factory. It was a unique,…read morequaint experience in celebration of this thing called Love! The place was decorated to perfection and a lot of attention to details such as a special note waiting for your Valentine. We both ordered a few drinks and enjoyed a charcuterie board of meats, cheeses, and spreads. The special touch was the saxophone player! What a fun event and such a cool venue!

Second time dining here--French dip smash burger and langos were great! Both floors are super cute.read more

Cane here for date night and had a great experience! We ordered the Campanella pasta and the…read morechicken tosca. The drinks were also very good. Gabriella our server was so attentive and made our experience even better!

Atmosphere is outstanding. Love the rustic exterior of the barn as well as a great patio space…read more Interior was clean and welcoming. Staff was top notch. From the recommendations to the high level of service. This was high end dining. Food was delicious. It's great that a large portion rotates based on what is in season and fresh from the garden. Great place for a special night out.

Innovative farm to table, deliciously prepared. GREAT service! Casual, beautiful, outdoorsy feeling…read moreambience! Treated our friends and had a wonderful evening! Shared the clam pizza and oysters on the half shell as appetizer. Oysters were very small but delicious. Clam pizza was AMAZING! Highly recommend. (Sorry, forgot to take pics of the apps) HIGHLY recommend if you're lucky enough to have it on your ever-changing seasonal menu! Pictures below will speak louder than words. Shared orange poppy seed cake and strawberry rhubarb crumble for dessert. Oops! No pic! Trust me, they were yummy! Only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is that my steak had quite a bit of inedible streaks running thru it. Flavor was on point, just had to cut a lot away. Friend's steak, however, didn't have so much of that gristly stuff.

Aurora had been on my list for a while to try, but since we have a six-month-old we don't get out a…read morelot. A friend was babysitting for us tonight and we finally got to try it ... it definitely lived up to my expectations! We started off with the smoked Old Fashioned for my husband - $45 so a bit pricey, but the presentation was super nice - and a cocktail for me. We got the tableside Caesar salad - again pricey, $20 per person and if it's for two people you can get it tableside (which was REALLY cool btw) but if for 3+ people I don't think you can. They literally roll out this huge cart to make it though and it was pretty neat. I had the mushroom pasta with filet mignon tips and it was great; my husband had the sausage pasta which I also liked. We weren't planning on getting dessert (I think, haha - I was pretty full, at least), but we got the tiramisu and the tiramisu drink for my husband (I was driving). Both were very good - the tiramisu isn't large by any means but is enough for 1-2 people. The drink comes with a huge ladyfinger on top. Overall I was very impressed by the food, atmosphere, and waitstaff here - it's not an inexpensive place ($40 for two salads is a bit pricey!) but everything was fabulous, and I definitely want to return at some point. There's also a wine bar next door, I believe, and I didn't know that Prime 29, Nara, and a few other local restaurants are all in the same restaurant group/ownership as Aurora.

When making plans with my friend, I let her know I was in the mood for nachos and pasta. She…read moredoesn't know it, but I have nachos infrequently and only have them with her. We both tossed out options and settled on this location of Aurora (no nachos here). My friend shared that the other location used to be Matter of Taste, a restaurant that sadly was on my to-try list. I loved the ambiance here: florals cascading from the ceiling, plants wrapped with twinkle lights, lush comfy chairs, and servers all in teal velvet jackets. This is the type of place one wants to make an effort for, spending more time selecting that perfect outfit. I had peeked at the menu online before the visit, and there was no question I would get seafood pasta. It had both the pasta that I was seeking and, of course, the seafood that I prefer. The tender linguine was topped with mussels, calamari, shrimp, and clams. My friend had the pasta with organic chicken and speck, in a cream sauce. That dish looked fantastic, as well. I ordered truffle Parmesan fries to start. I enjoyed them with the garlic mayo. She had the arancini in a pool of tomato sauce and fresh basil. We both opted for dessert, crème brûlée for me and a multi-layer carrot cake for her. Service was stellar. Our server shared her recommendations and checked in with us throughout our meal. The only drawback: There was a delay in parking as the valet blocked and stopped every vehicle before allowing those who preferred to self-park in. I think it's their sales technique.

Life their wine, can't wait for their "Puppy Love" this year!!…read more Like to come here and sit in the corner and read when I'm alone or out back when I'm with my friends. Sometimes they have music in the warmer times. They have heaters in their outside patio so they can use it in the winter Went on Valentine's Day to get tacos, was jam packed!!

Gotta love this place! Very flavorful wine, great environment (indoor or outdoor), and great…read moreservice! We've been here a bunch of times to do a wine tasting and sometimes get food to at whatever food truck is here. Their wines are so unique and very flavorful! With the large amount of options on the menu, it's so tough to decide but once you find 4 for your tasting, you'll love each one.

I Love Cooper Hawks Troy location. My husband and I come…read moreoften and it's always a great experience! today as we waited for our food one of the Managers Kenya came over and talked to us and she was so pleasant and kind her conversation was greatly appreciated! our waiter was Dylan he was very nice and attentive. I will keep going to this location I Love it here!!

This was my first time at the Clinton Township location but I've been to the Troy location several…read moretimes. The ambiance is inviting and intimate...the perfect spot for a date night or outing with friends. We skipped their famous pretzel bread and started off with the GF Thai Lettuce wraps as an appetizer which was delicious especially with the 3 different sauces they were served with. The peanut sauce was my favorite....rich, savory, and slightly sweet similar to a satay sauce. I had the Sangria wine flight and loved all the four flavors....tropical, fruity and sweet. For my entree i had the shrimp & scollop risotto and it was just ok. The shrimp and scallops were cooked and seared perfectly but the risotto tasted a little dry. I had the same dish at the Troy location and it was covered in a flavorful sauce and was not dry. I left most of it unfinished and chose not to tell the server about it, but was disappointed. Thank goodness for ordering an appetizer! My friend had the Dana's Parmesan Chicken and said it was exceptionally delicious. Our server gets an A+ for making sure we enjoyed our meal. He was attentive, made great recommendations and checked in with us throughout. However when I go to the Troy location, we are always offered to sample the featured wine of the month before ordering our drinks and wasn't here. I don't even know what the feature wine of March is because it wasn't even mentioned by our server. Overall, a lovely dinning experience but this wasn't the 5+ star rating the Troy location has in comparison.

This is a perfect place to have a wine tasting with friends, family, coworkers, etc. The place is…read morecozy with a bar seats, high top tables or low top tables. Beth the manager is amazing she is very knowledgeable on the wines on and off the menu and willing to answer ANY questions about wine or the company or any other partnering wineries partnered with the company. Outside food IS allowed. Some food options are available but they all mostly finger foods. Flights of 5 and 3 are served as well as bottle service inside the restaurant. There are 2 other locations Auburn Hills, and Royal Oak I used to work here and I loved it here. If you ever stop by in Shelby especially, tell Beth, JaNaè sent you 10/10

In town for a long weekend and met some friends for an early evening, pre-dinner activity. We…read morereally enjoyed this Michigan-only wine tasting room experience! The establishment creates a nice hybrid space giving the ambiance of a retail store and a tasting experience. We were the only party in attendance for most of the time. Jen, the sole employee at the time, was helpful, attentive and personable. (Note: we arrived around 4 on a Thursday, so we didn't expect it to be busy.) There was a really broad range of available wines of many different varieties. Being from another state, I was impressed to find that Michigan had so many styles to offer, even Cabs and Pinot Noir most often associated with lower latitudes. We went with the flight options giving us 3, 3oz pours for the price of a nice, full glass of wine. At the time, our table really enjoyed the oaked Chardonnay and a Malbec. We took advantage of the $5 coupon that comes with the flight by purchasing a few bottles when we left. Snack options were available. We enjoyed a baguette with some goat cream cheese. Another item was our first choice, but they were out. We also enjoyed the cashews. If you are looking for a full meal, lunch or dinner, you can order in from DoorDash -- the sky is the limit! Overall, enjoyable experience to share with friends and loved one! Overall rating - 3.75. (Note: it's hard for me to go 4 or higher just because this is missing the winery "feel." That has nothing to do with this place, but more my preference.)

What a cute little eatery and gift shop! Amy needed a card for Jacob's birthday and knew this was…read morethe perfect place to find it. I was along for the ride, but had fun picking out cards. Their selection was unique, ranging from heartwarming to laugh out loud funny to slightly snarky. We went with slightly snarky, got a side eye, and overall it was well received. I wandered about snapping photos and never saw a soul that asked if I wanted to be seated. Even at the front. It was a bit eerie. It was a good thing though because we just finished eating elsewhere and we're full as ticks. When it came time to check out a customer service rep appeared out of nowhere and we were good to go. We passed a pile of dirty dishes on the way out, so there must have been customers and staff ... somewhere.

While visiting Troy MI, we researched/looked for a place nearby that we've never tried. Decided on…read moreThree Cats, and were so pleasantly surprised at its' goodness...from food to decor/atmosphere, to service! What a fun spot! So good that we brought our MI friends (who'd never even heard of it) and their family two days later! If you go, check out their Leon and Lulu, the most interestingly unique shop you'll ever want to see! Let the pictures speak for themselves!

This restaurant is my wife's favorite restaurant. We have been coming there for years.I had her…read moremake the original reservation with Lisa for 17. The restaurant shut down, and my plan was to add 7 additional close friends. Lisa, the Manager was very helpful adding the additional (7) close friends. We had (1) server Michelle & a support staff. The food was a 10 of 10, the service was a 10 of 10, my wife was so happy that it was the best birthday she ever had, thanks to Lisa & her staff. Please note the additional 7 was added 3-days before Saturday. Thanks to DaFrancesco & staff.

Service was top notch. Parking was tight and the place was packed. The good: the food! Ravioli,…read moreChicken Parm, and the Delmonico Steak Special were loved by all. The salads were standard but the Minestrone soup was excellent. The bad: the bread was terrible and all crust. Also, they charge a 3% credit card fee which is ridiculous based upon the already high priced food. Great place for Italian cuisine or a night out.