I just left an informational event at Tolhouse. I'd been there a few times before and as always, I…read morehad a nice experience. The food is good, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is amazing. This is definitely a gem in Toledo.

If you've experienced coffeeshops in the Northeast Florida region within the past few years, you'll…read moreknow what I mean when I say my experience at Tolhouse were Sago, Elliano, Flamingo, and one heck of a Bold Bean. Oh and did I just see Chef Kenny Gilbert? In other words, earthy vibes for entrepreneurs and the vibrant community; tasty drinks of all sorts from coffee to smoothies along with fresh grub; open from sun up through sun down starting the day off with local or crafted hot and cold beverages... ending the day with cocktails and chef-prepared dishes. Catch is... their exclusivity. From 7:30AM to 3:00PM Monday through Friday they are open to the public. For a limited time they have Preview Access on which is open to the public as well around 5:00PM. Therefore, if you are not a member or don't have a friend who is member... you know what to do. Ha ha! Don't say I didn't warn you in NEFL coffébet...

I was just here--had been dancing for about half an hour on a pretty sparse dance floor til a man…read morecame up behind me and pressed his fat body against me, reaching around and grazing my breast before I stepped away. It was this old greying black man in white who gambled behind the bar without saying a word. I guess that's the bartender? Killed the vibe of course, not going back.

I put together an event here over the spring along with American Apparel and it was a lot of fun…read more However, I feel like I've outgrown this scene, so I didn't make it a habit of going here. The best part about this place is the location. I can't stand Ann Arbor. No offense. But this Lodge sits atop a hill in a neighborhood, away from downtown, way far away from S. University and it's little Bubble Island crowd. It overlooks the town and you can see the twinkle of lights and stars. It's gorgeous. You almost feel like you've escaped. Until you walked into the party and you find every barista and art history major dancing to a deejay that describes himself as eclectic.

The Detroit Club is old school Detroit charm and elegance offering a hotel, restaurant, bar, spa…read moreand cigar lounge. While there is a membership aspect to it, it is open to the public. I had an event not too far from here, so I stopped in to try out their happy hour. First of all, it starts at 1 pm, which is pure awesomeness and runs til 6. The cocktail menu is top notch, with a wide variety of current popular drinks (they are actually known for their unlimited Espresso Martini Thursdays once a month) but they are stocked well enough to make almost anything you might want. Food menu, is actually quite amazing for a happy hour. If you've ever eaten at the Bohemia (the in-house restaurant) you know how good the food is. Old school, traditional, rich and delicious are the words I would use, and the happy doesn't skimp on any of those qualities. Just a better price. Anyone who has ever followed my reviews knows I'm a burger nut, and of course I ordered the smash burger. I genuinely loved this one. While typically I don't like a lot of sauces on my burgers, the zip sauce on this was delicious and the bacon was of the highest quality. If you get lucky to have Mike as your bartender, you're in for a fun, entertaining time. He has a thousand stories, a manic energy and makes fantastic drinks.

Someone suggested The Detroit Club was a must-see while we were in town. We wandered in mid-day and…read moregot wonderful cocktails and great food. We split the smash burger and the burrata salad, and both were full of flavor. The architecture and decor felt rich and welcoming, and the staff were very friendly. It was a great place to spend a leisurely afternoon.

This is a total and complete biased review. I Love RC! We have been members for 13 years and have…read moreloved every summer. My kids are there all summer and hang with their friends, it is absolutely a "must join" club if you live in or around Ann Arbor Hills. It is super convenient for those of us in AA Hills, you can bike or walk! The staff is great and the coal and ice sundays are not to miss. You bring your meats and they grill it for you! So the reason I am so biased is because we have not joined any other summer swim club since living in Ann Arbor but we have visited them all during swim season. I think RC is the best by far!

Zal Gaz Grotto is one of those places I always SAY I should go to on a weeknight, until work…read moreinterferes. Not this time, since I'm on the road, and family is involved. For the uninitiated, ZGG is an organization for master masons, whose charitable cause is providing dental care for special needs children. It does so through providing a venue for food and music. Many Monday nights, the Paul Keller Orchestra provides the music. The night we attended, they were Paul-Kellerless, but with special guests. Therese H.'s brother is regular in the PKO, and we enjoyed this opportunity to hear them play. Good drinks, good music, fun times. Pro tip: bring your concert ear plugs. Thanks ZGG.

Great place to enjoy music and others who enjoy dancing. Am looking forward to our next visitread more