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

The Engine House: Choo-Choo

Looking for the most delicious pizza on the east side of town? Look no further than the Engine House located at 309 Cass Avenue in Mt Clemens, the pizza is sure to keep your mouth watering for more.

This local gem was founded over 100 years ago and has gone through many transitions throughout the years. Originally located on the opposite side of the street that it is today, the venture began as a grocery store and meat deli from about 1899 to 1940. Later during the 1960s, it turned into an Order of the Moose Lodge for the Mt Clemens, lodge 127. There were meetings rooms in the second story and a bar and social room on the first floor. The establishment was passed through a couple more owners in which it was turned into a bar from around 1980 to 2002. In 2006 a new owner purchased the building and turned it into the Engine House, which is a highly thriving establishment.

Engine house features some amazing weekly specials. Their weekly happy hour is Monday through Thursday 3 to 6 pm with HALF off drinks and $2.00 domestics beer. Half off drinks? Yes, it even says so on their website. Domestic beers are only $2.50 all day and night and even cheaper when home sports teams are playing: only $2.00. Shot specials are $3.50 cherry bombs, all day, every day.

Aside from the awesome drink specials the food is absolutely amazing and the staff makes the experience very enjoyable.  I’ve been here several times and would highly recommend the specialty pizzas. My all time favorite is the White Pizza which is made with onions, tomato, and olive oil, spices, parm & moz cheese. It is absolutely thee most remarkable pizza ever. I usually put my own twist on this yummy monster by adding bacon… everything is better with bacon isn’t it? Well, this pizza definitely is. Another classic I would recommend is the BBQ chicken pizza. The Engine House pizza chefs just know how to make this pizza, and make it well. Two last favorites of mine is the Mediterranean pizza and the BLT pizza.

The food, atmosphere, drink specials  and friendly staff are sure to make your stop at The Engine House pleasant and memorable… oh and don’t forget, if you go there and a train passes by, you get free jello shots.

Thanks for reading,

NITC

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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
(NickiInTheCity)

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