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Greetings!
If you were thinking about starting a new diet, you may want to hold off until sometime after Labor Day. Michael Dwyer serves up all the piping hot details about Rochester Restaurant Week and how you can get in on this fun way to discover new, favorite places to dine downtown.
Speaking of downtown... that's where you'll find Lucido's Fine Jewelry. Jen Bucciarelli discovered that in addition to offering a great selection of unique pieces, the Lucido brothers also give back to the community in big ways that are worth their weight in gold.
How does your garden grow? Mom-in-the-know Meghan Zeile doesn't have one, but that doesn't mean she can't reap the benefits of healthy vegetables like zucchini from those that do.
As you have probably noticed, Dear Crabby is a bit on the old-fashioned side. So his take on the Amish probably won't come as too much of a surprise.
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Rochester Restaurant Week
By Michael Dwyer
12 Restaurants to Choose From Restaurant week returns to downtown Rochester. Beginning Friday, August 23, visitors and regulars to Rochester will have a few deals to choose from when they get hungry. Running for 10 days, area restaurants offer a special menu.  | |
Blackbird Bistro and O'Connor's, both on Main Street, have deals during Restaurant Week in Rochester - photo by Michael Dwyer
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A dozen local restaurants are participating with providing dining deals for lunch, dinner or both. This is chance for people to get a deal at their favorite place to eat, or an incentive to try somewhere new for a meal. Read More about the participating restaurants and what specials they'll have on their menus.
Michael Dwyer is a freelance writer and travel columnist. Michael writes about happenings in the Rochester area, travels across Michigan and destinations around the world. Contact him at Michael@RochesterMedia.com.
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Lucido brothers gear up for another charitable year in Rochester
By Jen Bucciarelli
Giving away a Rolex might seem like a huge deal, but for Vince and Joe Lucido, they don't sweat it.
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Gus Scibilia holds the same model of Rolex watch that a local man won in a Lucido golf outing last weekend for a hole-in-one shot.
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Last week, the brothers and owners of Lucido Fine Jewelry hosted a golf outing at Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Oxford where a local man received just that, a brand new Rolex for his hole-in-one shot.
"We welcome the hole-in-one," said Gus Scibilia of Lucido Fine Jewelry in Downtown Rochester. "They're really in the community efforts, Vince and Joe are really into that."
In their 25 years of business, the two brothers continue to build a network statewide through their work with local organizations.
And many are found in the Rochester area, Scibilia says. Read More about the impact the Lucido family is making in the community.
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Dear Crabby, Why are the Amish people so primitive?
Dear Crabby,
What is the story with the Amish people? Why are they so primitive in their lifestyle?
Sincerely, Modern Mo
Dear Modern Mo,
I certainly am not an expert on the Amish people, but I can appreciate their work ethic. From what I have read these folks are Christians originally from Switze rland and were led by a pastor named Jakob Amman. Therefore, his followers were known as "Amish." There are also Mennonites, which operate much the same way. These folks choose to live separate lives from the rest of the community and they take care of themselves, too. They are not a burden to the state in any way and they actually contribute by making beautiful pieces of furniture that you can buy. They grow their own food and they make their own clothes. If half of the kids in our country could do half of that, we would be miles ahead by now!
Read More about Crabby's opinion on the Amish.
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Healthy, easy, and tasty Zucchini
By Meghan Zeile
I am super jealous of anyone who has the ability and time to garden. I love the idea of growing my own fruits and vegetables and having that bounty at my disposal. However, we are gone too often during the spring and summer to make that possible. We are also overridden with squirrels and children at my house, which I feel would be a detriment to the healthy growth of a garden. That being said, my mom gave me two enormous zucchini from her garden. I am not
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Meghan's son shows off the super-sized zucchinis from his grandma's garden.
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kidding when I say enormous. These guys were grown without any pesticides-Amazing! Anyway, she gave them to me last week and they just sat on my counter. After a few days, it felt like they were watching me. I really needed to do something with them. Personally, I love vegetables, but my son and husband are a completely different story so I really needed a few fun ideas so I didn't have to eat these giant zucchini all on my own.
Read More about the delicious recipes Meghan used to whip up some healthy meals for her family.
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Save-the-date for the Rochester Writers' Conference
Now in its sixth year, this anticipated annual event is slated to take place, Saturday, October 5 on the campus of beautiful Oakland University.
Read More about how you can register, topics being discussed, speakers, and more!
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No kilting - Highland Fling comes to the Renaissance Festival
Another weekend means another great opportunity to head to Holly for the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Enjoy entertainment for all ages including the Highland Fling competition designed to reward the strongest and bravest in the land.
Read More about the activities planned.
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Quote of the Week:
"People who love to eat
are always the best people."
Julia Child
American chef, author, and
television personality
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Clinton River Trail Fall classic returns in Sept.
The ninth annual Clinton River Trail Fall Classic event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28. The purpose of this family-friendly fundraiser is to introduce participants to the exceptional natural beauty and amenities found along the Clinton River Trail. The trail passes through five cities in the middle of Oakland County including Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Pontiac and Sylvan Lake. Registration fee is $20 for individuals, $50 for families (maximum of four participants per household, intended for parents and children). In order to obtain an event T-shirt, registration must be received no later than Sept. 9, whether online or by mail. Day of event registration will be available; however, no event T-shirt will be included. Read More about how you can get involved.
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