🌱 Patch AM: Michelin-Starred Restaurateur Opening New Metro Detroit Spot Next Week

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In today's newsletter:

• Michelin-starred local chef brings community-minded taco bar to Mack Avenue

Also on today's calendar: Super Saturday – Dearborn Grand Opening and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Dull and dreary, with a high of 41 and low of 32 degrees.
• Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 46, low: 43.
• Friday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 56 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michelin-Starred Restaurateur Opening New Metro Detroit Spot Next Week (patch.com) — Grosse Pointe residents will soon have a new dining option as Lola’s Taco Bar opens next week on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods, led by Michelin-starred local restaurateur Branden McRill. The fast-casual spot will serve street-style tacos, burritos, bowls, and drinks, and plans a “Good Taco” initiative to donate proceeds from a rotating menu item to local schools, teams, and community organizations.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grosse Pointe

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 17

• Super Saturday – Dearborn Grand Opening
  1300 Shehadi Court Dearborn, MI 48126,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday January 11

• Trek Grosse Pointe Swap-a-Palooza
  Trek Bicycle Grosse Pointe , 20343 Mack Ave , Grosse Pointe Woods
  11:00 am

Wednesday January 14

• School Wide Spelling Bee
  Ronald Brown Academy Detroit, MI 48224
  8:00 am

Saturday January 17

• Grosse Pointe South Hosts Invite
  Grosse Pointe South High School , 11 Grosse Pointe Blvd , Grosse Pointe Farms
  12:00 pm

Sunday January 25

• Tea and Treasures: A Toast to America at 250 with Detroit Opera
  The War Memorial , 32 Lake Shore Dr , Grosse Pointe Farms
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• All-City Dance Evening Concert at DSA
  Ronald Brown Academy Detroit, MI 48224
  6:30 pm
• Beautification Commission Special Meeting
  Grosse Pointe Park, MI Calendar , 15115 E. Jefferson , Grosse Pointe Park
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• DigiLit Series
  Grosse Pointe Public Library -- Ewald Branch , 15175 E Jefferson Ave , Grosse Pointe Park
  2:00 pm
• Grosse Pointe North Norsemen vs St Clair Saints
  Grosse Pointe North High School , 707 Vernier Rd , Grosse Pointe Woods
  6:00 pm
• Trunino Lowe
  Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe , 97 Kercheval Ave , Grosse Pointe Farms
  6:00 pm
• Athens Girls Varsity Basketball @ Harper Woods
  Harper Woods High School , 20225 Beaconsfield St , Harper Woods
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Second Saturdays at TWM: Space Explorers Blast Off! — The War Memorial
  The War Memorial , 32 Lake Shore Dr , Grosse Pointe Farms
  9:00 am
• Norsemen Classic
  Grosse Pointe North High School , 707 Vernier Rd , Grosse Pointe Woods
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Harper Woods. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Grosse Pointe Farms

• Bronze Door Restaurant Closes After Five Years (wrif.com)

Grosse Pointe Woods

• See Catholic High School League basketball schedule for Jan. 5-10 (mlive.com)

Harper Woods

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-- The Patch AM Team

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