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.

I booked Genitti's Hole-In-the-Wall for my daughter's bridal shower. I had previously had my older…read moredaughter's bridal shower there. Once again they exceeded my expectations. Everyone on their staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Every time I called with a question, Laura, Mark and indeed the whole staff were very patient and helpful. I dropped off everything - photos, centerpieces, prizes, cake - the day before. Jake and his crew came out to my car and unloaded everything. When I arrived the next day for the event, the space was absolutely beautiful!! The food was delicious and the service during the event was great. I highly recommend Genetti's for any private event:) Diane B.

My nursing association had our Christmas party here at this venue and what a time it was! Its very…read morecozy inside and the service was fantastic! The owner came and spoke to us before the food came out, and he was very genuine and funny. The party pants cocktail was great and the food was pretty good. We had Italian wedding soup, bread, salad, parmesan butter noodles, Italian sausage, Italian seasoned chicken (which was a little dry), potatoes, Italian steak, and green beans. Everything was served family style. Ironically my favorite was the wedding soup and bread. And the made-in-house cannolis were exceptional ! After we ate and laughed for hours, we attended their Christmas show in the theater! It runs for about an hour but it didn't even seem like it. It was fun, cheesey, cute, and interactive. I would definitely recommend this venue for events and gatherings! We had a blast!

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.

We used to love this place. Great wines, beers, ciders, food trucks, and live music. But now it's…read morehalf children under 10 at 5:00 on a Friday. Kids take up whole tables with toys and coloring books. One family brought a Costco pizza. There's a pizza truck here. Hello?

Had an amazing experience today celebrating 27th Anniversary locally! This was a pleasant surprise!…read moreCan't wait to come back! Great service! Cool atmosphere! And snacks! Food truck was setting up when we left! We were too full to stay! Can't wait to come back! So good! We took 2 six packs home!

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!

I was recently a guest at Farmington Hills Manor for a youth sports banquet and was very…read moredisappointed in the service we received. Although the facility was beautiful and spacious, the staff were less than friendly and the portions for the amount charged were terrible. Our youth attendees received chicken tenders and fries, it was 2 tenders and a handful of fries, approximately 10-12 fries. Our adults received a small chicken cutlet, half of a potato sliced, and for vegetables 5 string beans and two baby carrots. The vegetarian plate was one potato's quartered and a handful of veggies. To my dismay, when the owner was told about the dissatisfaction with the portion sizes, he was extremely rude, disrespectful, and dismissive. I would not recommend doing business with Farmington Hills Manor.

We booked this place for a youth sports banquet on 12/7/25 with approximately 250 ppl. They…read moreinitially were very accommodating and promised a great meal with a "deal" on the food. They insisted on a plated meal and at first you think wow - fancy and convenient! But they really do that to control the portions because they do not cook the food in house - it is outsourced from another vendor which I realized on the day of our event. The portions were offensive - adult plates that we charged our guests $40 for came with a small piece of chicken, 1 piece of potato cut in half, and literally 4-5 pieces of green beans and carrots. We were stunned! The kids plates - which we charged $25 for - had a meager 2 chicken tenders and 10-12 French fries. It was so few we counted them! Our vegetarian requests that we gave in advance? They simply took the chicken off the plate and served the handful of vegetables and they upped the potatoes to 4. After the event I talked to the owner to voice our dissatisfaction and the charm did a sharp turn to rude and condescending. I asked for compensation for the vegetarian dishes - he said sure I'll pack you up some veggies (as he showed me a Sams club value size of frozen mixed veggies). There were other events I had planned on booking with him - this could have been a fruitful relationship but after his response to my complaint - I told him to erase my January booking and we would not be back and he did not care. He was extremely dismissive. Other than the food - the venue was clean, nice, and the staff were friendly. Photo below of the vegetarian dish!

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.

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!

When I was looking for a hall for my graduation party, I immediately fell in love with Plymouth…read moreManor for its beautiful venue, which honestly speaks for itself. However, it is not just a beautifully designed venue that Plymouth Manor does well; Plymouth Manor has everything you could ever want in an event hall. The food is excellent, the service is phenomenal, and the staff are all friendly and amazing to work with. I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have my graduation party here and I will certainly be back for celebrations to come.

the place was beautiful i went for a baby shower but the workers there were so rude for absolutely…read moreno reason. my son asks a simple question and she fights back with a rude response. i didn't catch her name but the whole thing was rude

We celebrated my parent's 50th anniversary here last week. Everything was great! Jennifer is the…read moreevent coordinator for the private room. She answered all our questions, let us come check everything out, and helped us put together the perfect party. It's a beautiful space with lots of special features: handsome fireplace at the entrance, giant chalkboard wall for any custom messaging, a huge retractable projector screen we used for a photo montage. There's plenty of room for guests and tables, nice-looking comfortable chairs, tablecloths and napkins in black or white. The lighting is flattering, the food is EXCELLENT. Ari did an amazing job bartending and taking care of us during the event. Planning big parties can be annoying and expensive and stressful, but it was sooo easy here and exactly what we wanted. I can't recommend them enough!

I'm confused how this place has such good ratings.. maybe we went on an off night?…read more Our waitress was lovely - super friendly and fun! Service was super quick. The fries were under done.. nearly soggy. They weren't flavorful at all. I was so disappointed because they looked great, but unfortunately they fell flat. The "garlic aoili" was super liquidy and tasted like ranch. The bowl was so expensive for the amount of food / presentation. I understand it's northville but dang!! It also severely lacked flavor. The vibes of the place don't really match the price point. We went on a friday night around 7pm and it was pretty dead.. definitely won't be returning.