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BYOB THIS WEEKS RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK.

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BYOB — 26068 Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, MI 48134
This week, our Restaurant of the Week is Build Your Own Burrito, B.Y.O.B..
B.Y.O.B stands as one of our favorite family-owned businesses in Flat Rock. Opening their doors three years ago, B.Y.O.B is an easy choice for your burrito and Tex Mex needs. The team at B.Y.O.B has always felt connected to their hometown, often relying on the support of the entire Flat Rock community. For as much as they feel supported, they aim to send this appreciation back in every way they can. B.Y.O.B has supported our Flat Rock football team through sponsorships and donations, as well as supported Flat Rock High School homecoming events and other festivals. The support of Flat Rock Schools is how B.Y.O.B aims to make their mark on the community.
With the many changes that have come with the coronavirus pandemic, B.Y.O.B has relied completely on curbside service. This loss of income has heavily impacted the way in which they run their business, forever changing the normalcy of in-person dining. The team at B.Y.O.B hope you might choose to visit them for you next curbside pickup!
BYOB
26068 Huron River Dr, Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 789-7104
They are open from 10:30 to 8 Monday through Friday.

Featured Restaurants – Leo’s Coney Island

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Leo’s Coney Island – Flat Rock Michigan

Leo’s Coney Island is located at 26988 Telegraph Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134. Leo’s is located in the CVS plaza at the intersection of Telegraph and Vreeland and owned by Hass Shami and family.

The Shami family has been in business at Leo’s Coney Island Flat Rock for 5 years.  They have been active supporters of Flat Rock events since opening the restaurant in 2016.  Leo’s has participated in the Taste of Flat Rock, Flat Rock Passport Program and have supported schools with donations.  They actively supported the Summerblast and Riverfest festivals, providing food entrées at the VIP tent.  Additionally, all first responders, firefighters and police receive discounts.  As with many of our restaurants, COVID has affected their daily operations, all orders are takeout only or during openings, the restaurant was limited to 25% occupancy.  Employees have taken the limited service especially hard as servers were either not needed or reduced as were the cooks.  Community support during this time period is appreciated, orders can be ordered and delivered thru DoorDash, GrubHub, Menufy and UberEats or ordered for carry out at 734-789-7757. What they would really appreciate is shout outs on social media, sharing pictures and support from the community.

 

 

 

 

 

Featured Restaurants – Michael’s On the River

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Flat Rock Our Hometown and the Downtown Development Authority will be featuring a Flat Rock Restaurant weekly for the next 10 weeks- The stories will be written by our members.

This week we are Featuring “Michael’s On the River”

Michael’s On the River has long been a favorite on our little section of Telegraph Rd. As a member of the Flat Rock community for 22 years, Michael’s has always been the perfect place to grab some delicious food and a cold drink.

For as much as we love them, the team at Michael’s has always given back the same appreciation to their cherished community. Michael’s On the River has sponsored our Flat Rock football team, supported our Rotary Club, and participated in the Christmas passport program. Beyond this, they have been very generous in food donations, feeding the staff at our annual Flat Rock River-Fest.

Through this very difficult year, Michael’s has seen about an 80% decrease in their normal business. Michael’s On The River, like many restaurants, has faced one of the most challenging years to date.

To show how much we all love Michael’s, we hope you might choose them for your next takeout night!

Dining room currently closed · Take out available.

See MichaelsFacebook Posts  for service changes, specials and hours.

28828 Telegraph Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134

(734) 782-1401

Click Here for Michaels on the River Facebook page.

Thanks you for supporting our Flat Rock Businesses.

 

 

2020 Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show This Saturday

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The Flat Rock DDA along with Flat Rock Our Hometown and the Community Foundation is presenting the 2020 Cruzin’ Flat Car and Truck Show.

The PSCU Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show “COVID 2020 Edition” is ON for this Saturday, September 12, 2020.

Registration fee is FREE on site.

The show runs from 10AM ends at 2PM with a special addition this year of a cruise down Gibraltar Road.to show off your Classic Cars to the folks in Flat Rock.  The small one loop cruise starts at 2 PM at HuRoc Park.  You must register your car at the show to ride in the cruise. Click here to see route.

Registration for the show and cruise starts at 9AM

This year’s entry point will once again be at Arsenal and West Huron River Roads near HuRoc Park.

Visitors to the show can park on Atwater, East Huron River and Gibraltar Roads.

The show will feature only one trophy, this year, the “Chairman’s Choice Award”.

There will be music with a DJ, Stay Cold Entertainment, starting at 10 AM and a live performance by local singer Courtney Lynn at 11 AM.  There will also be Door prizes, including a gift card from Flat Rock Auto donated by Key Bank along with 10 FREE car washes from Cobra Car Wash in Flat Rock, tools from the Flat Rock Do-It-Center and wash bucket kits from the local auto parts places.  You can get into the drawing by registering on site when you come in.

The “COVID Edition” Entry includes a free T-Shirt to former trophy winners when displaying your trophies.

There will also be carnival style food trucks for those who want purchase a snack to eat. Or you can walk to some of our great local restaurants like Atwater Street Taco.  Atwater Taco is offering a discount  by just showing your completed and signed registration form.

Cruzin’ Flat Rock T-Shirts will be available for only $5 for most sizes.

 

We will be following the Social Distancing Rules.

The registration forms are available here or at area your small business shops.

We want to thank Public Service Credit Union for being our Title Sponsor.

Click Here for the Printable Registration Form

 

Cruzin’ Flat Rock COVID 2020 Edition Sept. 12th

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The “COVID 2020 Edition” of the Cruzin’ Flat Rock and Truck Show is ON and will take place on Saturday September 12, 2020.

Because of the COVID outbreak there are some changes for this year’s show.  Registration fee is FREE because there will only be ONE trophy.  The show runs from 10 AM to 2 PM with registration starting at 9 AM.  The entrance to the show will still be at Huron River and Arsenal.  There will not be a festival this year so we are bringing in a couple of festival style food trucks where you can purchase lunch or you can go to a few of the local restaurants within walking distance of the show.

We ask that everyone practice social; distancing for the safety of participants and for our friends and families visiting along with the spectators.

New this year, because there isn’t a festival tied to the show, there will be a live performance at 11 AM along with a local DJ, “Stay Cold Entertainment” during the Cruzin’ Flat Rock Show.  As in last year’s shown there will also be Door prizes, when filling out the entry form along with a 50/50 drawing.  The money will go for the dog shelter to help purchase food and cat litter.

The “COVID Edition” Entry includes a free T-Shirt for former trophy winners when displaying their trophies.  Cruzin’ Flat Rock T-Shirts will be available for only $5 for others who want purchase one.

Click Here  for a printable version of the registration form.  You can also get the forms at many local Flat Rock stores or restaurants.

 

WELCOME TO FLAT ROCK

The first Euro-American settlers in Flat Rock were Michael Vreeland and his five grown sons between 1811 and 1820. Michael had been captured by British Rangers during the Revolutionary War and released after American independence.

The family purchased 800 acres (3.2 km2). The town was called the Village of Vreeland until 1838 when the Vreeland family sold off the majority of the land and relinquished control of the area. The Vreeland families built the first grain and lumber mill, having brought the grinding stones from New York.

Descendants of Michael Vreeland still live in the town and attend Flat Rock public schools, being the seventh generation to reside in the town their family founded.

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