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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Morels Adds Live Music, As Controversy Swirls Around the Farmington Hills Restaurant

Restaurateur Matt Prentice may be hampered by a non-compete agreement as he opens restaurants after a split with his business partner.

Popular local musician Mark Reitenga will be the first act to play Matt Prentice's new Farmington Hills restaurant, even as the restaurateur deals with a new controversy over Morels on Northwestern Hwy.  A conflict over the restaurant's opening led to Prentice to resign from Matt Prentice Group, which is now known as The Epicurean Group, in late March. While Morels moved forward, Crain's Detroit reported this week that Prentice may be subject to a noncompete agreement.  Crains Detroit also reported that Prentice will in August open a steak house next door to Morels. The two restaurants will be owned by Farmington Hills-based Michigan Bistros, LLC, the report noted.  Morels, described in a company press release as "an upscale bistro and …

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Enjoy Activities, Food at the Farmington Farmers Market

Today's market includes a Hoopnotica demo, music and Chef Zack from John Cowley & Sons.

The Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market opens at 9 a.m. today at the Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion and Riley Park, with activities and music in addition to a wide selection of Michigan vendors. The Fit Farmington one-mile walk takes off from the information booth at 10 a.m., followed by a special demonstration of Hoopnotica, a hula hooping workout, at 10:30 a.m. Read more about this activity, complete with video, in "Saturday's Farmington Farmers Market to Feature Hoopnotica Demo". Mark Reitenga performs original compositions and covers from America to Van Morrison, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. And Cookin’ at the Market this week features Chef Zach Peterlin of John Cowley & Sons of Farmington. At the information booth, you can pick up tickets to …

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