Halloween: Part Two

So after the stellar Halloween party my friends and I went to, we decided to head out into the Clem and show off our costumes. We met up with our friends and went from bar to bar to see what all the fuss was about.

Zebra Attack

Earlier that day in Mt. Clemens, there was a Zombie walk, so a lot of people stuck around to get some of the cocktail specials. The town was literally filled with Zombies. Every bar we went to in the town had at least a dozen zombies in it. Mt. Clemens did a very, very good job promoting the zombie walk and filling the town with people who were ready to celebrate Halloween and the quirky zombie fad that’s been going on.

So we spent some time at Frittss’ pub which is a pretty cool, laid back dive bar. Every Wednesday during the summer Mt. Clemens host a car show and a lot of the car guys hang out there. You can find a great burger joint a few doors down called Seeburger's-Cheesebuger (you really should stop in there if you get a chance).

Giraffe

The next stop was Johnny G’s. I’m pretty sure that this particular bar has been around a lot longer than most of the ones located in downtown Mt. Clemens. There are typically drink or shot specials here and the service is friendly. In our case Saturday night, the service was a Giraffe. In my circle of friends, Giraffes are a huge inside joke, so seeing this waitress was one of the funniest events of the night.  My friends and I even entered the costume contest, but a couple of crazy looking zombies won. Boo. (Pun, intended).

Ditty's In The City

My friends and I were planning on stopping at Madison’s Pub (see previous blog) because we knew some other people there… but we decided to head over to Ditty’s In the City. Ditty’s is a great low key bar during the week, but on the weekend it really gets packed. We arrived around 1:15 am, and the staff at the door would literally not let us in the door. The bouncers told us that they were over capacity. Of course we knew the owners so they eventually let us in for last call and we had a great time. If you want to dance, let loose and just have a great time, this is really a great place to go.

Overall we had a great night. There were so many people out and having a great time. So many people had awesome costumes, that it was really a sight to see.

NITC

Halloween- Where is the par-tay at?

Halloween is a spooky time for all types of family and friends gathering to celebrate being anyone other than themselves. This year I'm going to be a.... Ahh, not telling you all just yet. It's still a little soon for that, but I'll be sure to post some picture of me and my crazy galavanting friends when we get dressed up. This year we have decided to go to a couple of different places. First and foremost, there is a house Halloween party. While I have not attended this particular party, the friend, Natasha, who invited me says it is outstanding. I'm not 100% sure how the hosts are planning on pulling this one off, but I'm sure looking forward to it.

To attend this party, there is a $10.00 cover charge and this apparently includes all of your food, which is catered as well as cocktails. I'm guessing that whomever these Halloween party-throwers are, are going to have to buy extremely cheap liquor or are going to have keg beer (eww). Maybe at least they'll dye the beer orange to be more festive. There is also a costume contest, but I'm not sure of the categories yet. While I'm definitely looking forward to this party, its not my only stop Saturday.

I'm considering stopping at Luna this Thursday to check out the Halloween show they put on... I've never been there, but I hear that it is a fabulous place to be, so this is high on the list. In addition to this, I will probably leave the (assumed-to-be-crazy) house party Saturday and head over to Madisons... yes I'm a sucker for the eastside.

Aside from showing off my costume this weekend, there are some other fabulous events that you may want to check out:

• Mt Clemens Zome Walk ($100 Prize for best Zombie!)
• Haunted Monster Truck Rides ($10 per person)
• Spooktacular (For the kiddos)
• Madisons (Mt. Clemens) 'Huge Halloween Party'
• Luna (Royal Oak) Halloween Dance Show

 If you have any recomendations for the list let me know! I'll leave you with this mind-tripping imagine of what my costume may involve. I'll be sure to follow up with some Halloween photos!

NIC

Madison's: Chuck Norris Would Party Here

Tucked away in a corner between an overbearing shut down Emerald Theatre and some Macomb County skyscrapers you will find the most fabulous pub, with killer happy hours and all night cocktail specials called Madison’s. Located downtown right in the heart of Mt. Clemens, this three story older brick building boasts a 100 year old history, which was formerly the Post of Mt. Clemens. With plenty of parking around, there are two distinct ways to enjoy Madison’s.

Madison’s has been voted ‘BEST PATIO’ several times by REALDETROIT in recent years. From personal experience, the patio is exceptionally fun, with extraordinary staff and amazing (did I say AMAZING!?) bartenders. The patio bar is open around May when spring air becomes not-so-nippy. Typically it is open until sometime around Halloween. The last couple of years the patio had closed for the season on November 1, but this year it seems like they will end up shutting it down quicker due to the colder weather. Even if it is a little chilly, the wait staff and bartenders are sure to turn up the heaters around the patio bar so you’ll still stay warm no matter the weather, while serving up the best cocktails around. The patio can hold up to 500 people and has several TV’s, so you can watch the big games that matter the most.

The second way to enjoy Madison’s is on the inside of the bar. The main bar inside is 35 feet long and is surrounded by several HD plasmas perfect for watching that Monday Night Football game you oh-so-crave. Or how about those Tigers? Did I mention that they have a huge projector TV screen (its 8 FEET HUGE)? How about surround sound, did I mention that? Just saying…

There is also a second bar called ‘front bar’ that is located on the east side of the building. This spot is perfect for birthday bashes, get-togethers, family events, etc. Madison’s lets you book parties/reservations and even gives you a gift card if your party is 20 or more people! There is also a cozy little lounge with soft couches and coffee tables in the ‘front bar’ area in case you’re looking for a little bit quieter place to hang out.

Lastly on this Madison’s gig is the food and drink specials. In the recent Tigers playoff games Madison’s is offering two complimentary hotdogs while you’re watching the game (not sure how long this will continue). The nifty pub also offers weekly specials and activities, like Quizzo Tuesdays (win a gift card), Thirsty Thursday specials, and other happy hour specials during the week. Chef John usually throws together an awesome menu to keep your taste buds happy for lunch and dinner. And did you know that they even make breakfast!? Madison’s also posts daily on their Facebook Fan Page to let customers know what is on the menu. Saturdays and Sundays, Madison’s offers $2.50 Domestics and $2.00 Coors Light Drafts. Not too shabby for a weekend special…

Next time you’re around the area, be sure to check out Madison’s and the stellar atmosphere. And remember their motto: Chuck Norris would party here.

Thanks for reading,
NITC
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