Category: Troy

Zoyo - Troy, MI

8/6/2014

Zoyo is a relatively new yogurt franchise that popped up in Troy. The red headed step child to the awesomely delicious Pinkberry.

Zoyo brings a little somethin' somethin' to the area of fast food and corporate buildings. A nice little (or large snack) that could be breakfast or dessert.

They have a variety of choices from the original tart to more customer favorites like salted caramel. Don't overload too much because it'll cost you. You aren't quite sure how you get charged exaaactly but you are surprised everytime you check out. You pay by weight and not the cup. The first time I went it was a little over ten bucks! Ouch... For a burger sure... For fruit and yogurt? Ehhh.

They have a smorgasbord of toppings such as fresh fruit, little juice orbs, chocolate varieties and nuts. It can be as healthy or as unhealthy as you want!

The setup is kind of cool with a garage door type opening that let's everyone know they are open for business. However, I'm always confused on who actually works there. If I don't see someone standing behind the register it looks like a bunch of teenagers hanging out.

A nice substitute when Pinkberry isn't around. If you're in Ann Arbor stop off at the Briarwood mall and get yourself a small yogurt cup. Whatever you can stuff in the cup is yours for a flat rate and they have more fruit options like kiwi, mangos and blood oranges!

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El Guanaco - Troy, Michigan

7/30/2014

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Guess what? As I sat down to write this review, I started to fantasize about the quality and bold flavor that are Guanaco. Now I’m going to take a break and So that’s my first selling point. I’ll hold off until I finish another round to see if it inspires anything new…

Still great! Now that my belly is stuffed full of goodness, let me explain that El Guanaco is the only El Salvadorian restaurant in the Troy/ Royal Oak area (at least that I’ve found!) The first time I walked in, the restaurant was a hole-in-the-wall establishment and the workers were jumping wildly around a television, rooting for their favorite El Salvadorian soccer team. There was a certain charm to that, though I know they’ve gotten some mixed reviews for service, wrong orders, wrong change and language barriers. However, this has definitely improved. They moved around the corner, just north of Maple Road on Livernois (East side of the street). Their new place is clean and more professional with more confidence inspiring décor. There’s even a couple of tables if you want to hang out with your papusas.

What sets this apart from Mexican restaurants is the papusas (which have generated a small following in the area), empanadas (my personal favorite), and other regional choices such as their marinated chicken. The reason I keep coming back is that you get a LOT of food for a little money, and they don’t skimp on the portion sizes. Case in point: One taco is $1.50. It consists of two fairly large corn tortillas and is busting at the seems with meat (al pastor is the way to go!), fresh cilantro and onions, and spicy red sauce on the side (a must if you ask me). I’m usually a three taco gal as I have a nice appetite, but they had me stuffed at two (especially since you gotta save room for an empanada!) Empanadas come with spicy cabbage deliciousness and a different red sauce, not as hot but a good dipper. Every item I’ve ordered has been tender, flavorful and fresh, unlike many other restaurants in the same cuisine. It seems you can’t really go wrong here. They deserve the good reviews, and I’ve never had bad service or a wrong order. Try it out and you’ll have solid leftovers for a couple of meals.

El Guanaco's Website

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Sy Thai - Troy, Michigan

7/26/2014

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It’s a little bit of a shame that I’m reviewing this place AFTER my actual trip to Thailand, but also a testament to the quality that I know I’ll return. Thai food is on most foodies “constant craving” lists, and I’m no different. It’s hard to find a place that sets itself apart, because I’m sorry, but a lot of pad thai tastes exactly the same. And red curries, though always good, are pretty standard. I must add that the best I’ve had in all categories are all blown away by my actual trip to Thailand, a foodie’s paradise. However, Sy Thai just does these items better than most in the Detroit area. I don’t usually order pad thai anymore, but it’s hard to visit Sy Thai without getting theirs because they have the flavor balance down: Spicy enough without being too spicy (rare to find a “medium spicy” that is consistently that, every time!) Sweet, nutty and citrusy rounds out the profile. I always add veggies. My only comment is about the meat- there never seems to be enough chicken and/ or shrimp, which is essential because the next day I find myself eating a bunch of veggies and wishing for more shrimp.

Their menu has lots of items others don’t: Crispy fish being on the list of things I’d like to try that I loved in Thailand. I have to mention their Hot and Sour soup- included when you sit in instead of take out. It’s divine. I was really sad when I realized that this soup is alternated with their cabbage soup, which I haven’t tried… but I will only sit in on Hot and Sour soup days because it’s that delicious. To sum up- Sy Thai is a chain, and it’s more expensive than most Thai restaurants. But you will notice the freshness and flavor balance, and the fact that you still have leftovers, which is a requirement of any Thai restaurant. And you might have to come back as a result, which is also true of me.

Sy Thai's Website

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Bonefish - Troy, Michigan

7/24/2014

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Here’s yet another delicious place… for happy hour. $3 glasses of delicious wine and food specials such as Lobster Tuesday made me quite the happy gal. Here’s the way to go: Have one friend order a entrée (the Imperial is a favorite! Tilapia and crab made ‘piccata style’), and the other friend orders the delicious specials of the day. The Lobster roll sandwich was perfect with huge chunks of lobster in a lemon sauce (though the second time I ordered, it seemed downsized). When asked to pick a side for your entree make sure to get the butter squash ravioli topped with butter and fried sage. Good lord it was good. Get quality, but cheap, glasses of happy hour wine. And enjoy!

**PS: there is one more reason to go during happy hour and not on a busy Saturday night. The pretentious Troy clientele (i.e. Stepford wives straight from Wisteria Lane) were in full swing, and they hovered over us at our bar spot, talking too loud and getting too close, trying to persuade us to hurry up so they could have a spot. The whole experience was too expensive and annoying, and we left unhappy for the first time. Follow my advice and you’ll agree that it’s a ‘better than average’ seafood restaurant chain.

Bonefish Website

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Jimmy Johns - Troy, Michigan

7/24/2014

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I used to love Subway when I used to eat to eat bread. Now I'm only posting about JJs because not many people know about their UNWICH. Yes, that means it's not quite a sandwich. It's a lettuce wrap and it's good for a sandwich on the go. True, the bread is better. I miss it, but this is a great alternative and I'm glad JJs is catering to people that don't quite want the bread or can't quite eat it.

I always get the number 1 (pepe), EZ mayo, EZ cheese, add onion and hot peppers. Yum!

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