Hungry residents have new choices this summer to dine around town. The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce has hosted several ribbon cuttings throughout June and July—here are three of the restaurants—welcoming new businesses to the area.
Avery’s Tavern owner, Jeff Collier, shakes hands with Rochester Hills Mayor, Bryan Barnett, at the Ribbon Cutting Event June 30 – photo by Michael Dwyer
Avery’s Tavern
Located on the west side of Crooks Road, just south of Hamlin Road, in the former Chapman’s Mill Restaurant is the new Avery’s Tavern. A full menu, available late most nights, and a wide range of adult beverages make this an easy choice for lunch, after work dinner, or weekend evening out.
Challenged by what seemed to be never-ending construction on Crooks Road, the former business didn’t survive. Now, with the roadwork done, Avery’s Tavern owners have remodeled the place—the inside is wonderful—to accommodate families, couples, business meetings, and more. Here is a list of themed evenings:
- Monday: Kids Eat Free – All day, one child per parent, 10 and younger
- Tuesday: Burger & Brew Night – 1/3 pound burger, fries, and craft draft $7.99
- Wednesday: Whiskey & Wine Wednesdays, 40% off Whiskey and Bourbon, half-off all bottles of wine, 8:00 p.m. until close
- Thursday: Quizzo! Detroit Pub Trivia Game 9:00 p.m. until 12 midnight, gift card prizes for winning teams
- Friday and Saturday: Live Local Music, 9:00 p.m. until close, no cover
Entertainment and Special Events at Avery’s Tavern
Live music and special events, such as viewings of UFC, keep the crowds around a little later on the weekend. While entertainment may show up different nights of the week, patrons may count on it consistently on Friday and Saturday nights. This Friday, July 31, welcomes local band The Smokin’ 45s Rock and Blues Revue at 9:00 p.m. The folks from the Dark Horse Brewing Company (Marshall, MI) will also be doing a “Tap Takeover” the same evening, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Avery’s Tavern in Rochester Hills offers a large selection of whiskey, including top shelf Bourbon, and plenty of TVs to catch your favorite sport – photo by Michael Dwyer
Avery’s Tavern
2086 Crooks Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
248-270-4030
www.averystavern.com
Wayback Burgers
A new Wayback Burger comes to town. Located across from Crittenton Hospital, and way back off the road, is this soon-to-be-a-classic burger place. Rochester Area residents may or may not have been in a Wayback before—reminiscent of a hometown burger joint—where they’ll find fresh, never frozen burgers, hand-dipped milkshakes, and house-made chips.
Franchise Owner of the new Wayback Burgers Restaurant, Manuel Sanchez, gets a warm welcome at the Ribbon Cutting – photo by Michael Dwyer
Open daily from 10:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Wayback Burgers does carry-out, phone-in and online orders, and dine-in. “We look forward to bringing our high-quality burgers and milkshakes to the Rochester Hills area and beyond,” said franchise owner Manual Sanchez.
Wayback Burgers
1256 Walton Blvd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-453-5746
www.waybackburgers.com
New, Modern McDonald’s
For a faster food option, try the new, modern McDonald’s on Auburn Road. The sleek design offers free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, and seating that is more comfortable. This 24-hour restaurant has a dual-lane drive-thru, eco-friendly lighting, and a recycling program.
McDonald’s Restaurant
101 W. Auburn Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
www.mcdonalds.com
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