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!

I thought this was a great place to go for a nice dinner. It had a unique vibe being where it is in…read moreWest Bloomfield; they've redesigned the place to look lowkey and elegant. When I went, I think it might've been a Monday evening, so it was pretty quiet and the service was almost frighteningly quick. Our meals were delicious. I had the branzino fish and I loved it so much. I wanted to finish it there, but I made myself listen to my stomach and enjoyed it as leftovers the next day instead. My server was very kind and willing to answer my egregious questions because I was having trouble deciding what I wanted. I'm excited to try eating here for lunch! Oh and the bathroom was pretty and pink

Disappointing on every front…read more I ordered the steak frites, as did two others at my table. All three were requested medium. What arrived told a different story: the doneness varied significantly across the plates, suggesting a kitchen with inconsistent execution and little quality control before food leaves the pass. Beyond the temperature issues, the steaks were under-seasoned and presented with little care... not what you expect at this price point or for this type of occasion. The service compounded the frustration. Our group was large, and it was clear the staff were not adequately prepared or staffed to handle that. Mistakes accumulated throughout the evening... mis placed orders, missed requests, a general lack of coordination had our plates dancing all night. What was most disheartening was the manager's response or lack thereof. When the issues were raised, there was no meaningful acknowledgment, no accountability, and no effort to make things right. For a restaurant that presumably caters to celebratory dining, that kind of dismissal leaves a lasting impression. **Bottom line:** If you're planning a special occasion, I'd strongly encourage you to look elsewhere. Vive Bloomfield did not rise to the moment, and a night that deserved better was diminished by an experience that fell short at nearly every level.

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.

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.

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!

Beautiful place. Great food. Great ambience and cocktails are A1. Great experience overall.read more

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Our group used The Bank. It's a very beautiful and well kept venue. Our group loved the ambiance…read moreand the event went very smoothly. Loved this venue. A little pricey but the overall service was worth every penny spent.

My husband and I had our reception at the Bank and it was the most stress free experience ever! I…read moregive all thanks to Teresa because she ensured us from day one that she would make everything as easy for us as possible. I had absolutely no worries after giving her our vision because she executed it. Everything was exactly what we wanted plus more. I would recommend her to everyone. She believes in communicating and I love that. Thanks again!!!

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!

Spacious and clean! Has a nice combo of playground and arcade. Price also very reasonable. Parking…read morewas easy. Front desk very friendly. Has food, drink and snacks available. Not overcrowded like some other indoor playgrounds. I feel very safe letting my 4 year old play freely inside. Not as big as kids empire but location and simplicity makes up for it. Especially good for younger kids. You can find your kid easily while sitting in the cafe. Would recommend!

Update: The owner…read morereached out and apologized, explained and offered us a refund. I appreciate the customer service, so i updated my stars. I am keeping the write up so that customers understand the pricing for the game cards. -------------- We purchased a game card. I asked the woman working about the options. She told us that for $10, you get a game card for 40 coins, or for $25 you get an unlimited game card. My kids quickly went through the "unlimited" game card. When I questioned this, she said well, it's not actually unlimited, it was 140 coins and typically kids do not use the full card, so it usually is unlimited. This is not okay. You cannot sell something under the guise of being unlimited just because it isn't usually fully used. By definition, that is not unlimited. I would not have paid $25 for 5 minutes of play. The pricing is not listed anywhere in the store or online, so you are forced to believe the employees word. I had no reason to question what she was telling me. At the time of purchase, I asked and then repeated that the $25 card was unlimited, and was told it was. And it most definitely was not. I am incredibly 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.