Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A new coffee shop is expected to open near the end of July in Downtown Trenton near Elizabeth Park.
A popular 1990s sitcom inspired the name of a new coffee house coming to Downtown Trenton--located across the street from Elizabeth Park. Elizabeth Perk Coffee House, 2775 W. Jefferson Ave., is expected to open at the end of July. Owner Mark Hayes, 41, of Grosse Ile, said, while he wasn't a huge fan of the show, the name of the coffee house on the NBC show "Friends" always stuck out to him. "The name of my coffee house was inspired by Central Perk--the coffee house on 'Friends,'" Hayes said. The fictional coffee house, Central Perk, was located near Central Park in New York, NY and Hayes said the similarities between locations made naming his business a no-brainer. "I own the name lock stock and barrel," Hayes said. Hayes is currently …
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A&W Restaurant
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Thursday, April 4, 2013
Trenton Fuel and More opened last week in Downtown Trenton, replacing a BP gas station that closed in 2011.
Mike Nassar, manager at Trenton Fuel and More in Downtown Trenton, guaranteed the lowest gas and diesel prices Downriver Thursday. Nassar and his wife, Daad, of Dearborn, opened a new gas station at 2304 W. Jefferson Ave. last week and Nassar said he will meet or beat any gas and deisel prices in the Downriver area. The former BR, now Citgo, has new coolers containing plenty of refreshments, a coffee and latte station and snacks galore. Nassar also said he has the cleanest public restroom in Trenton. Gas and diesel prices at Trenton Fuel and More were: Nassar said he is looking to hire cashiers. "We're looking for good employees right now," Nassar said. Contact Mike Nassar 734-307-3767 with questions regarding Trenton Fuel and More. How do…
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2304 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI
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The 12th annual Trenton Scarecrow Festival is set for Oct. 4, 5 and 6.
As the sun begins to peak out of the gloom of winter and the weather gets warmer, some Trenton residents are thinking about--fall? The Trenton Scarecrow Festival is set for Oct. 4, 5 and 6 in Downtown Trenton. Local organizations have received $3,000 from the festival. Participating organizations include: Prize money for games and events during the festival like Scarecrow Idol, Battle of the Bands, Highland Games and the Scarecrow Building Contest exceed $1,700. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Local businessman and coffee lover Mark Hayes, 41, of Grosse Ile, purchased the property and plans to turn the former burger joint into a coffee shop.
Patch readers shared their excitement and their dismay on the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch Facebook page Monday after learning the former A&W in Downtown Trenton was sold. The man who purchased the property, Mark Hayes, 41, of Grosse Ile, plans to open a coffee house using the existing building. He plans to sell Crimson Cup brand coffee and ice cream. Shortly after the story broke on Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch the article had more than 200 Facebook recommends, nearly 50 comments and nearly 40 "likes." Patch readers had mixed feeling about the sale. Some were happy to hear another vacant building had been filled, while others were disappointed to see the restaurant gone for good. Hayes and his wife, Debbie Hayes, 40, began commenting on the …
Monday, April 1, 2013
The former A&W is expected to be transformed into a new business by July.
The former A&W restaurant in Downtown Trenton was recently sold. Local businessman and coffee lover Mark Hayes, 41, of Grosse Ile, purchased the property and plans to turn the former burger joint into a coffee shop. Hayes said he plans to sell Crimson Cup brand coffee. Crimson Cup, based in Columbus, OH, sells only the top 5 percent of coffee beans harvested around the world, according to the Crimson Cup website. Hayes said his passion for coffee inspired him to open a coffee shop near his home. "I love coffee," Hayes said. "I'm always looking for the best cup of coffee." Hayes also plans to sell ice cream at the coffee shop, though he did not know what type of ice cream he planned to sell. Hayes' wife, Debbie Hayes, 40, is expected to be …
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2975 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Grosse Ile businessman Mark Hayes placed an offer on the former A&W property in Downtown Trenton, which was rejected by the property owner.
Grosse Ile businessman Mark Hayes, 41, recently made an offer on the former A&W property in Downtown Trenton, but the offer was rejected. While he would not disclose the offer amount, Hayes said he offered the property owner more than $55,000, which is the price for which the owners paid for the property in 2009. "I made them a very lucrative, cash offer," Hayes said. "I was willing to close in two weeks and they rejected it." Hayes said the offer was rejected despite Trenton city officials' best efforts. "The City of Trenton was more than willing to work with me," Hayes said. "They want to see someone in that spot." Hayes, a regional manger for a cigar company and part-owner of Dotte Pub in Wyandotte, planned to turn the former restaurant…
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2975 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI
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A recent offer was made and rejected on the former A&W property and Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch readers are in disagreement on what type of business should replace the former restaurant.
An offer was made and rejected on the former A&W property on Friday and Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch readers are in disagreement on what type of business should replace the former restaurant. Grosse Ile businessman Mark Hayes attempted to purchase the property to build a Bearclaw Coffee Co. and Calder's Ice Cream parlor. The property owners rejected Hayes' offer. Some readers want to see the A&W return to the property, while others say they like the coffee shop and ice cream idea. Here's a collection of comments pulled from the original article and the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch Facebook page: Tell us what you'd like to see replace the old A&W in Downtown Trenton! For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse …
A local businessman attempted to purchase the former A&W restaurant located across the street from Elizabeth Park in Downtown Trenton.
Friday, February 22, 2013
A local businessman attempted to purchase the former A&W restaurant located across the street from Elizabeth Park in Downtown Trenton.
Residents and others interested in sipping gourmet coffee from a Michigan-born business at the former A&W site in Downtown Trenton--won't get that chance. A recent attempt to purchase the property and transform the former restaurant into a new Bearclaw Coffee Co. location was rejected, according to Trenton City Administrator Jim Wagner. Local businessman Mark Hayes recently made an offer to the real estate company responsible for the property, Signature Associates, which was met with a counter offer. Hayes submitted a counter offer of his own and the sale was rejected. Wagner would not say how much Hayse offered for the property, but did say "he offered more money than the owner paid for it." The sale was rejected Friday morning and is no …
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2975 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
A new business in Downtown Trenton gives customers a unique chance to bond with man's best friend.
Colleen Medere, 48, of Woodhaven began grooming her dogs herself as a way to save money and it, eventually, turned into a hobby. After spending years grooming her two dogs, a Great Dane mix and a Boxer mix, Medere decided to turn her hobby into Trenton's first self-wash and full-service pet grooming salon when she purchased a vacant 100-year-old house in Downtown Trenton and opened Bubble Puppy on Feb. 13. "I decided to go all in," Medere said. Bubble Puppy, 2505 W. Jefferson Ave., allows pet owners to wash their dogs using a large grooming station. The grooming station has the capability to spray water, set to just the right temperature, shampoo and conditioner. There's also a high-powered blower and towels to finish the job. Medere said …
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2505 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI
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Elizabeth Ann Gross
11:17 am on Friday, May 17, 2013
When your looking for employees hit me up. Id love to work right next to Elizabeth Park. more ›