Paragon Life

Burger and beer… gotta love it!

Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Mike.

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In the mood for an outstanding burger and beer? You must check out the localRoyal Oak Brewery to try this tasty burger mentioned in the Royal Oak Patch. The Brewery has some fantastic fresh beers on tap, including my absolute fave, the Royal Pride IPA, and a variety of delicious food selections to satisfy everyone’s hunger! We [...]

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The raw food movement is alive in Detroit

Posted on 08. Feb, 2012 by Mike.

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I’ve been curious about the raw food movement for at least six years. Don’t get me wrong – I’m a serious foodie who will gravitate toward anything that resembles a delicious burger or mac n’ cheese in a flash. But the concept behind consuming high quality uncooked, unprocessed organic foods prepared in a delicious way [...]

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Black Lotus Brewery makes for an exciting Monday night!

Posted on 06. Feb, 2012 by Mike.

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How bout spicing up your week with a little bit of Monday fun! I know how crazy this sounds, but Monday’s don’t always have to mean an end to that awesome weekend you just had! This article shown in the Clawson Patch reminds us there is something fun to do almost every night of the week, we [...]

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Energy Vampires…Back Off!

Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by Mike.

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Energy vampires are people who mentally and physically exhaust you with their negative influences. These people can be friends, family, coworkers, or random people you come in contact with. You know that drama queen two offices over…yeah, she’s an EV. And to be honest, I think that at times, I’m guilty of being one myself. [...]

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Food Snob: Ferndale…Detroit’s Best Breakfast Scene

Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by Mike.

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My boyfriend doesn’t know this, but I made him move to Ferndale for the breakfast scene. The Toast vs Fly Trap debate was raging through the Twitter/Facebook/Blogosphere, as well as in the bellies of our mutual friends. Every time we looked at a bungalow to rent, I saw homemade French toast dancing in the bedroom, [...]

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Tofu 4-u- Lasagna!

Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by Mike.

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Here is a great, yummy, filling, and HEALTHY recipe perfect in time for the weekend! Trust me you will love this, check it out, prep it out, take a bite, and let me know what you think:) Ingredients 1/2 (12 ounce) package uncooked lasagna noodles- whole wheat 2 eggs (I use one whole, one egg [...]

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CLEAR is the NEW GREEN

Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by Mike.

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Clear Magazine (based in Royal Oak, MI) has announced the publication of its first tree-less, 100 percent recyclable magazine. Printed on YUPO®synthetic papers, Clear’s latest issue, themed “fame underground,” premiered at December’s Design Miami/Basel festival, where Clear was also a media partner. This environmentally friendly publication is the brainchild of Clear founder and creative director Emin Kadi. Clear’s unique, limited [...]

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Noble Fish: The Best Sushi in Metro Detroit

Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by Mike.

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The nondescript Noble Fish supermarket and sushi bar. Credit Kodamakitty via flickr. Noble Fish, Downtown Clawson, 45 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI, (248) 585-2314 This place isn’t for everybody. First, you have to park. There is rarely parking available on the street, and the lot behind the little Japanese market and sushi bar has more disputed boundary lines than [...]

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Who’s Ready to Rock?! Like, at School…

Posted on 16. Jan, 2012 by Mike.

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Jason Gillinger I recently met with Jason Gittinger, founder of The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music(DSRP) and drummer for the band The Mega 80′s, to get a look at his environmentally-friendly operation with flooring from the Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum and doors and windows from an architectural salvage warehouse in Detroit. Upon first walkabout, I knew [...]

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Get People To Buy Your Music 101: Album Packaging

Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by Mike.

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Many up-and-coming artists these days have trouble finding ways to make people buy their product. Listeners nowadays can find your music for free if they search hard enough, so artists figure they should just give away their product and appreciate any audience they get. And to a certain extent, it’s true. But artists, I have good [...]