Detroit Burger Brawl, Meadery Anniversary and More Local Food News

If you're hungry for the latest food and restaurant news from around Oakland County, we've got you covered! Read on to find out what's new, what's closed, what's coming and more.

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• Detroit Burger Brawl: Metro Detroit’s leading restaurant chefs, including chefs from restaurants in Royal Oak and Ferndale, will compete head-to-head in a hamburger grinding and grilling challenge at the Detroit Burger Brawl 2013 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Fairway Packing, 1313 Erskine, in Eastern Market.
  
  

• Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day Benefits Kids at Beaumont Children's Hospital. On Thursday, Aug. 8, participating Dairy Queen stores in Metro Detroit will donate proceeds from each Blizzard Treat sold that day to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals benefiting Beaumont Children’s Hospital in southeast Michigan.
  
  
• 5 Cool Facts as B. Nektar Meadery Celebrates Its Fifth Birthday. B. Nektar Meadery in Ferndale marked the fifth anniversary of its opening day Friday, Aug. 2, so check out these five facts in honor of the occasion.
  
  

• What's good for lunch in Clawson? Patch editor Jason Alexander asks for recommendations on a great place to have lunch in town. The suggestions include Noble Fish, Clawson Steakhouse and more.
  
  

• Visit from raw food expert: Andrea McNinch brought her unique brand of nutritional and raw food education to the Baldwin Public Library on July 31 for a special free program.