How to keep up with your New Year’s Resolution
One popular New Year’s resolution that people around the country make is to get healthier. If this is one of your resolutions this year, you have plenty of events around Redford, Michigan, to help you meet your goal. Whether you want to learn how to make nutritious meals or change the way you approach a healthy lifestyle, the following events can help you with your New Year’s resolution.
Pints and Poses
Head to the North Center Brewing Company in Northville on February 23 for Pints and Poses. During this unique event, you’ll focus on smooth and fluid yoga movements that will rejuvenate your mind and body and lift your energy. When the yoga class is over, you then get to reward yourself with a complimentary beer. Be sure to use the same focus you learned from your yoga moves to experience the flavors and aromas of your specially crafted beer in a new way. No yoga experience is necessary, and brunch is also available. Read the rest of this entry »
3 of the Best Winter Restaurants in Redford
If you feel the winter blues creeping up on you this season, spoil yourself with a nice meal at a good restaurant. There is nothing like tasty food, a refreshing cocktail, and friendly service to cheer you up. Here are a few restaurants in and around Redford, Michigan, that consistently deliver great service and food.
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Mama Mia’s
If you are into Italian cuisine then Mama Mia’s is the restaurant for you, as they serve the best pizza and pasta in the neighborhood. Mama Mia’s is a family-owned restaurant that has been around for the last 50 years, consistently delivering good food and service. The interior of the restaurant has a casual and homely atmosphere, and you can sit at a table, booth, or at the bar. Read the rest of this entry »
2019 Motor Trend Truck of The Year Finalist
Ford’s 2019 F-150 Diesel half-ton pickup was nominated as a Motor Trend 2019 Truck of the Year finalist. Although the prize didn’t go to Ford this time, it’s still a big honor to have made the list. What makes this truck stands out amongst its competitors, is not any one feature, but rather a combination of traits. The 2019 F-150 marries best-in-class fuel economy with superior power, state-of-the-art economy, and a comfortable and roomy interior. Let’s take a closer look at why this truck was worthy of being a 2019 Motor Trend finalist.
Powerful Diesel Engine
The diesel engine featured in the 2019 F-150 is a 3.0-liter Power Stroke Turbo Diesel, mated to a 10-speed automatic, that kicks out 250 horsepower and 444 pound-feet of torque. This powerful engine is optional on the Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trims, and delivers a best-in-class diesel tow rating of up to 11,400 pounds, as well as a best-in-class payload rating of up to 2,010 pounds. Read the rest of this entry »
3 Fun Winter Activities at Lake St. Clair
Just a short drive from Redford, Michigan, lies Lake St. Clair, offering 430 square miles of fresh water and 160 miles of shoreline. Apart from the Lake St. Clair Metropark that boasts a host of outdoor activities, there are also other interesting places to visit and fun things to do in the area. Although the winter season is upon us, do not fear: Lake St. Clair is just as much fun when it is cold! If you are wondering what to do at Lake St. Clair this winter, here are a few ideas.
- Lake St. Clair Metropark
Lake St. Clair Metropark features over a mile of shoreline and a 1,600-foot boardwalk from where you can enjoy amazing views of the lake. The park offers fitness and nature trails, easy boating access, picnic facilities, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool with waterslides. There is a myriad of activities that you can enjoy here, including bird-watching, fishing, boating, hiking, cycling, windsurfing, and much more. Even in the cold winter months, the park has many exciting activities on offer. Read the rest of this entry »
Ford is coming out with an impressive line-up of new vehicles in the coming years, but it all starts with what’s new for the 2019 model year. Updated features, new innovations, and more await Ford shoppers as they begin to see these new options hit the showrooms. Here are three of Ford’s new and improved models for the 2019 Ford lineup.
2019 Edge
The 2019 Edge models are here and ready for sales and test drives. An exciting addition to the 2019 Edge trim levels is the ST model. This is the first time Ford is offering an ST trim on one of its SUVs. This replaces the Edge Sport trim that was previously available.
3 Local Date Night Restaurants to Try
Whether you’re looking for a great spot to impress on a first date or you and your long-time partner need a night out, Redford, Michigan, and its surrounding areas have some great options. Here are five places perfect for a dinner out with someone special.
Archies Restaurant
Enjoy great seafood and beef at Archies Restaurant. This spot has a relaxed atmosphere, where casual can be romantic, but not intimidating. Their menu is extensive with something for every palette, so this is a great place to bring a date you don’t know well yet. Choose from pasta dishes, Icelandic cod, or a simple but well-made omelette. For a satisfying and classic meal, try Archie’s Famous Fish ‘n’ Chip, which comes with three pieces of fish in a house-made batter.
Kabob Inn
If you’re in the mood for some Lebanese and Middle Eastern food, you’ll want to check out Kabob Inn. Here you’ll get authentic and traditional cuisine with plenty of flavor and flair. Their dinner platter options provide a romantic way to dine as you share a meal with your date. The Kabob Inn Platter comes with a skewer of shish Kabob, Tawook & Kafta, chicken shawarma, & meat shawarma meant to be enjoyed by two.
Pho Lucky
Pho Lucky is a Vietnamese Noodle Soup Restaurant that offers traditional Southeast Asian cuisine with adventurous options. This is a great spot to try something different, and perhaps immerse yourself in another culture without leaving your hometown. Try the Phở Bò Viên, which is made with thin vermicelli noodles, topped with herbs, and bean sprouts. Pho Lucky offers several versions of the popular Pho dish. CNN reported this Vietnamese comfort dish to be one of the world’s 50 most delicious foods.
Romantic doesn’t have to be expensive and stuffy; all of these restaurants offer a warm and inviting environment with reasonably-priced menu items. Enjoy your next date night at one of these great spots.
Pickup lovers have been missing the Ford Ranger since 2011. Thankfully, Ford is bringing it back with a new design and great features. It holds on to its roots as a steel-bodied, good, old-fashioned pickup truck, but with several updates that are bound to excite. Here are some features of the new 2019 Ford Ranger you can look forward to.
Unique Powertrain
The 2019 Ford Ranger keeps it simple by only offering one engine in all of the Ranger trims. A 2.3-liter, inline, four-cylinder engine with Eco Boost and a 10-speed automatic transmission is built to put out 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. With a forged crankshaft, connecting road, and double-roller timing chain, this engine is made for life inside a pickup. You’ll be able to carry your favorite over-sized toys with its 7,500-pound towing capacity and 1,860-pound maximum payload.
3 Best Things to Do This Fall
Redford is an area of the Detroit and Dearborn metro areas in Michigan. This township offers easy access to some of the top attractions in the area. Check out these fun things to see and do during the upcoming fall season.
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
It’s hard to imagine a world without automobiles. Henry Ford was a pioneer in this industry, sponsoring the development of the assembly line technique that allowed for mass production of automobiles. He also founded the Ford Motor Company and developed the first automobile that the average middle-class American could afford. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a fascinating place to learn more about Ford and his impact on the transportation industry.
In addition to exhibits focused on Ford, you can view exhibits dedicated to other American innovators. The museum houses a replica of the bus where Rosa Parks took a stand by sitting down in a seat designated for a white rider, and there’s a circular Dymaxion house from Buckminster Fuller. Learn more about the Wright brothers’ achievements in flight as you play pilot for the day. You’ll come face-to-face with the inventions that have inspired, engaged, and informed American citizens over the past centuries. The museum is open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3 Family-Friendly Features on the New Ford Explorer
The new Ford Explorer has plenty of features the whole family will love. From having more than enough room to taking advantage of all the safety features, here are three highlights you’ll want to check out.
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Plenty of Room
The 2019 Ford Explorer has plenty of room for the whole family. With three rows of seating, you can fit the whole family or easily transport your kids, and all their teammates, to soccer practice. The third-row seats fold down so you can store cargo, whether you’re hauling it across town or across the country. This will provide you with a total storage space of 43.9 cubic feet. When both the second and third rows are folded, you’ll have a total cargo space of 81.7 cubic feet.
When you have all the seats in their upright position, up to seven people can fit in the Ford Explorer in addition to having 21 cubic feet of extra cargo space. You’ll also have storage space under the floor if you have smaller items you need to store.
If you have a mix of passengers and cargo, you can take advantage of the 50/50 split-folding seat that goes flat with just the touch of a button. There are also roof rack side rails that are available if you need even more space, such as going away for the weekend for a family ski vacation.
Best Scenic Drives for a Day Trip
During the fall season, it’s always fun to take a scenic drive to see the changing colors and beautiful scenery. If you’re looking for a drive to take in the Metro Detroit area, check out these routes that offer plenty of natural beauty and places to stop for photos.
O’Hair Park Nature Trail
Although it’s less than 10 miles from Redford, the O’Hair Park Nature Trail is a fantastic place to view the fall scenery in the area. O’Hair Park is an 80-acre outdoor space, housing an unpaved trail that makes you feel like you’re in the great outdoors. You can drive around the park or get out and explore the trail to get an up-close glimpse of the shades of orange, yellow, and red as the leaves change.
Jefferson Avenue and Lakeshore Drive
As you make your way along Lakeshore Drive and Jefferson Avenue, you’ll get a beautiful view of Lake St. Clair. This area of Detroit also has a number of historic mansions and homes dating back many years, helping you to feel like you’re in the early days of the city. The speed limit is fairly slow, giving you the opportunity to look around without feeling like you’re holding up the cars behind you. If you can get up early enough to drive these roads before sunrise, you’ll be treated to the imagery of the sun rising over the lake.
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