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With colorful street food, tasty skewers, and marshmallow-topped desserts, Chef Eric Lees likes to add a bit of fun to the menu at Basan.

With oysters and a complimentary cocktail in a chic art-deco-inspired atmosphere, Pearl’s Deep Dive will have you feeling like you took a step back in time to a 1920s dinner party. Michelle Oliver takes us to the new royal oak restaurant to Dine in the D.

As the old saying goes, “It’s out with the old and in with the new!” But the question is, when do you decide it’s time for something new? That's what we're discussing today on What's the Buzz.

When you feel like doing it up for a nice night out, you want to go somewhere with an intimate atmosphere, fancy drinks, and of course, some delicious, sophisticated food. That’s what Ryan and Alicia Racine tried to create at Toria, a new restaurant in Northville.

BARDA is bringing something different to Detroit, delivering savory flavors from Argentina, all cooked over a wood fire. Michelle Liver takes us there to Dine In The D.

A new restaurant has popped up in a historic barn, and it has people excited to try their fresh farm-to-table-fare. Michelle Oliver takes us to Sylvan Table to Dine in the D.

The Dual in Detroit is back! Engines roared Sunday on Belle Isle as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear continued.

You can sit fire-side as you chow down on fresh, farm-to-table fare while watching boats leisurely make their way out to the Detroit River. We Dine In The D at Coriander Kitchen and Farm.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Macomb Township man has been arrested and charged after an investigation uncovered child sexually abusive material, according to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said a two-count warrant was issued for 42-year-old Michael Snay on aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using computers to commit a crime, both of which are felonies. The sheriff’s office Macomb Area Computer Enforcement (MACE) team led the investigation, which began with a tip from the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children unit. MACE received information that someone was posting sexually abusive images on the internet. Officials said a search warrant was conducted on Feb. 9 at Snay’s home, where laptops, electronic storage devices, pornographic magazines and child erotic stories were found.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden administration announced it plans to use the Defense Production Act to assist in the battle against coronavirus. The Defense Production Act was also used by the Trump administration early in the pandemic to increase the production of ventilators. During a Friday press conference, the White House COVID Response Team revealed details about how the act will be used to aid in three key areas. He said the Defense Production Act will be used to prioritize getting critical supplies for Pfizer, including more filling pumps. The act will also be used to help six suppliers make at-home and point-of-care COVID tests.

Many people have expressed frustration with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Michigan, as well as setting up an appointment. Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesAdNeal lives in Southfield but is a teacher in Detroit. Teachers are eligible to get vaccinated, so she called Detroit’s COVID-19 vaccination scheduling center (313-230-0505) and things moved quickly. “They emailed my sister and I and let us know that she had the ability to sign up for a vaccination,” Ogeltree said. In the city of Detroit, eligible residents can call to sign up for an appointment at the TCF Center.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo is set to reopen Monday, June 8 after being closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. ORIGINAL STORY: Detroit Zoo to reopen June 8 for members, with new procedures in placeIt will be open to members for four days before allowing the general public inside. Thousands of people would visit the Detroit Zoo every day, but now it will be limited to 1,000 with no more than 500 people on the zoo grounds at one time. Detroit Zoo CEO Ron Kagan said they’re taking COVID-19 seriously and want to be careful about reopening. RELATED: Tiger tests positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) -- what does this mean for our pets?

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo is set to reopen Monday, June 8 after being closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Members of the zoo will have an exclusive opportunity to visit during a special four-day reopening period. Also, prior to entering you will be required to show your ID, membership card and digital or printed timed ticket at the zoo’s admission booth. The zoo says it has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures, including in restrooms where attendants will be monitoring capacity limits. To find out more about the zoo’s reopening procedures click here.

DETROIT – A vehicle procession to salute frontline healthcare workers will be led by Detroit police on Friday. The procession is set to start from Henry Ford Hospital. Watch live here at 6 p.m.Detroit Police Chief James Craig is expected to speak after the procession.