Get something sweet at Grand Rapids’ A Drop of Honey, a new boutique selling honey, beeswax and sundry gift items, opened in November. The bee products are courtesy of the hive kept by owner Emily Householder and her husband, but you can also get candles, lotions, books and jewelry. 24195 Front St., Grand Rapids. 419-581-1213. www.facebook.com/ADropOfHoney.
Lalah V’s Antiques and Home Decor has found a new home. The shop of handmade treasures, antiques, and fine arts moved from its Superior Street location in Rossford and settled in Grand Rapids as of November 1. 24195 Front St., Grand Rapids, Ohio. 419-661-8017. www.lalahvs.com.
The newest franchise of Mediterranean fast-food giant Pita Pit has come to Toledo, to the perfect location for hungry UT students, 2903 Dorr St., in the Rocket Center plaza (next to Studio 14). It’s the joint venture of Steve Gisicki, his sister Kate Dake, and brother-in-law Tom Dake. The trio has owned the Bowling Green Pita Pit location since February. 419-725-2748 www.pitapitusa.com.
The curtain has fallen on FiFi’s Reprise. The fine dining spot closed its doors Saturday, November 10. 1423 Bernath Pkwy. 419-866-6777. Facebook.com/FiFisReprise.
Chef Bill Kolhoff is at the helm of The Bistro at Maumee Wines recent re-opening. Kolhoff, who was formerly leading the charge at Walt Churchill’s Market, has joined forces with restaurant owner Jeff Rozek to bring a menu of “old-world, rustic comfort foods” (like lamb bolognese) at an approachable price point. Seating is 5pm-10pm. 2556 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. 419-893-2525. www.maumeewines.com.
There’s one fewer option for cheap pizza in town, as CiCi’s Pizza on Monroe Street abruptly closed its doors the last week of October. The franchise of the national chain was forced to give it up due to the difficult economic climate.
Michigan devotees of the more high-tech forms of smoking can head to Monroe’s new Revolver Vapor Lounge, which joins the company’s other locations in Toledo and Sioux City, Iowa. The shop retails electronic cigarettes and smoking accessories, and lets enthusiasts enjoy the odor-free nicotine delivery systems in the company of their compatriots. 544 Rambow Dr., Monroe, Michigan. 734-682-5417. www.revolvercig.com.
Toledo will have a new destination for fans of the Emerald Isle, as Irish Eyes Heavenly Pub opens at the end of November. Toledoans Kyle Rahal (of Port Royal Cigars) and Stan Burton are launching the Irish pub on Secor Road, next to Subway. Irish Eyes will feature authentic Irish cuisine, courtesy of Chef John Keane, 10 to 12 beers on tap (Irish and European!) and live music on weekends. 3324 Secor Rd. www.irisheyesheavenlypub.com.