Monday, April 29, 2013
Recipes from bygone restaurants Ted's Drive Inn, Totem Pole Drive-In, Maverick's Drive-In and the Susie Q are alive and well at Duggan's Irish Pub in Royal Oak and the Blarney Stone Pub in Berkley.
The iconic restaurants that fueled cruisers during the heyday of car culture along Woodward Avenue may be mere memories, but diners looking for a taste of the era still can find some of the original recipes in Royal Oak and Berkley. Favorites – including burgers and fish sandwiches – from Ted's Drive Inn, Maverick's Drive-In, the Susie Q and Totem Pole Drive-In have been preserved at Duggan's Irish Pub in Royal Oak and the Blarney Stone Pub in Berkley. The late Larry Payne Sr. – a cruiser himself – began acquiring the recipes in 1984 after he opened Duggan's, according to his son Larry Payne Jr., who now owns the business. It was in the nick of time: The Hund sisters, who owned the Totem Pole, were in assisted living when his dad made …
Monday, August 20, 2012
If you spent last week revving up for the classic car parade, Saturday cruising and Sunday recovering from the celebration of all things automotive, we're here to catch you up on the stories and photos you might have missed!
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Monday, August 20, 2012
We shared a lot of good information about the Woodward Dream Cruise and want to make sure you didn't miss a thing, so here are some highlights: Sign up for the Berkley Patch e-mail newsletter to get the latest updates all week.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
There was a 5K race, sponsored tents, souvenirs and more at Saturday's annual celebration of classic cars.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
Massages along the route, vendors selling hats and T-shirts and a spectacular motorcross show were among the events that took place during Saturday's Woodward Dream Cruise. A 5K race, children selling lemonade and a visit from the Detroit Pistons mascot were among the other highlights. Check out our two other galleries that showcase the day and upload your own pictures.
Did you miss Saturday's 18th annual cruise? Here's a look at some of the cars that were out to celebrate.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
While classic cars were the stars of the show, that's not only what Saturday's Dream Cruise was about. There were tons of people connecting with one another, young entreprenuers along the Woodward Avenue route and plenty of food. Activities and events like the annual 5K were also part of the celebration. Take a look at our other two galleries to see the faces and events that comprised the 18th annual cruise. Here are the two other galleries:
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Classic cars packing the street Saturday for 18th annual event that draws crowds to Metro Detroit.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
All kinds of cars and all kinds of people took part in the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise on Aug. 18.
We've got the scoop on news, interesting tidbits and people profiles from Saturday.
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- Leslie Ellis
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
The ground rumbled and the air thundered Saturday as the Woodward Dream Cruise roared through Berkley and Huntington Woods. The classic car parade and prime people-watching event was expected to attract 1.5 million people and 40,000 cars to a 16-mile stretch of the historic avenue from Ferndale to Pontiac. In celebration, house parties spilled out onto sun-dappled lawns and spectators staked out spots along Woodward. "It's wonderful. We're really enjoying it," said Dorothea Billinger of Detroit, who watched the cruise from a spot outside Flagstar Bank in Berkley. "I'm a cruiser. We go to all the car shows." Read on for a recap of the day's events from Berkley and Huntington Woods! [Click here to get updates from the entire strip.] 9:44 p.m…
It's been a blast bringing all the great cars, stories and characters to you all day long. Check back tomorrow for the latest photos and news from Dream Cruise 2012.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
9 pm: The 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise is now "officially" over, though cruisers and spectators will linger for hours. It's been a blast serving up vignettes from along the 16-mile cruise route all day. Many thanks to you for checking in, and to the Patch crew for providing the coverage you've been following throughout the day. Check back tomorrow for the photos you missed and the latest news from the event. So long everybody. - Don Wyatt, Patch.com 8:50 pm: There's just minutes left of official cruising time for the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise and people are still out in full force in Ferndale enjoying the sights. If you missed the Classics & Cruis’n Legends Vehicle Show, you missed WW II veteran Jimmy Wolfe. This 92-year-old resident of …
Friday, August 17, 2012
Here's what you need to know to stay safe and avoid getting into trouble during Woodward Dream Cruise 2012.
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- Art Aisner
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Friday, August 17, 2012
There are many ways to enjoy the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise, but if there's anything local police are trying drive home to participants this year is that Saturday is a family affair. And that it's alcohol free. "Remember, this is a family event, minimize the alcohol intake, maximize the viewing pleasure of the nostalgic cars and don’t entice the cruisers to spin their tires," said Chief Richard Matott of the Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety. "Spinning tires enhance the “Wow” factor but the public is in greater danger than they realize by being in such close proximity to a car spinning it’s tires that could go out of control." Of Interest: Officers will be looking for cruisers who are driving recklessly on Woodward Avenue, …
The new Berkley restaurant will get its first taste of the classic car parade this Saturday.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
The event will generate approximately $56 million for businesses in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties – as well as international exposure for the area – but some merchants along the route say their sales take a dive during the event.
The Woodward Dream Cruise brings big bucks and international exposure to communities along the historic avenue each August, but business owners say the event is a blessing and a curse. The cruise benefits the region as a whole – with hotels and restaurants throughout Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties coming out as winners – but results in soft sales and shuttered doors for many merchants along the 16-mile parade route that stretches from Ferndale to Pontiac. Michael O'Callaghan, executive vice president and COO of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, said Friday that the Dream Cruise – which is expected to attract 1.5 million people – brings in approximately $56 million for businesses in the three-county area. "The real true …
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6:11 am on Sunday, August 19, 2012
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