BLAKE FARMS

CITY OF GROSSE POINTE — Continuing momentum begun the year prior, the City delved into more major projects this year, including completing a master plan update, preparing to issue bonds for large-scale sewer infrastructure work and exploring the creation of a four-story apartment complex on St. Clair. It also saw the opening of a variety

Michigan may be known for its automobile history but just behind manufacturing, tourism and agriculture fill out the state’s top three industries. To date, there are more than 800 agritourism businesses, working farms open to visitors, across the state, said Janice Benson, executive director of Michigan Agritourism Association. The Great Lakes give Michigan agriculture a unique advantage, allowing farmers to grow a large variety of crops from asparagus to peaches — making room for agriculture festivals for every season. “We’re probably never going to get away from the roots, which is the fall business,” Pittsley said. This fall brought Blake’s U-pick business a record apple crop and, in turn, 80,000 visitors to its Funland locations, Pittsley said.

Formally known as Erwin Orchards, Blake’s South Lyon will be open to the public on Aug. 20.

Photo by Renee LanduytBakehouse 46 in The Village is anticipated to open in late September. CITY OF GROSSE POINTE — With a concept of bringing what people love about Blake Farms to the city, the newest Bakehouse 46 location is gearing up to open in late September at 17118 Kercheval in The Village. The neighborhood

ANN ARBOR, MI -- A smorgasbord of sweet treats and coffee drinks is now available in downtown Ann Arbor at a storefront that recently hosted the Cupcake Station. Cupcake Station locations in Ferndale and Plymouth also are being converted to Bakehouse46 locations, with additional locations coming soon in Novi and Grand Rapids. In celebration of the location’s launch, Blakehouse46 is offering a free cider doughnut and cup of cider to the first 46 customers each day for 46 days. In addition to cider doughnuts, Bakehouse46 also offers specialty doughnuts topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Fruity Pebbles cereals and other flavorings. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Ann Arbor to strip ‘unambiguously racist’ ex-University of Michigan professor’s name from parkDid you buy these onions?

Fathers Day is this Sunday and we want to pamper your dad! Upload a photo of your dad and tell us what makes them so great for a chance to win a prize package! One second prize winner (to be announced Thursday morning) and one grand prize winner (to be announced Friday morning). Second place:MaskMarket.com6 Pack of Masks from MaskMarket.com (Worth $100)Blake Farms -- Dads BBQ Kit2 Blakes BBQ Sauces1 Blakes Mustard1 El Chavo Hot Sauce1 Weber Grill Rub$25 gift cardGrand prize:6 SalonDad Makeover (more details to come) ($200+ value)Stage DeliSlider Sandwich Tray for 10 ($100 value)MaskMarket.com6 Pack of Masks from MaskMarket.com (Worth $100)Blake Farms -- Dads BBQ Kit2 Blakes BBQ Sauces1 Blakes Mustard1 El Chavo Hot Sauce1 Weber Grill Rub$25 gift cardSubmit a photo and tell us what makes your dad great here: