Oakland
201 W 9 Mile Rd
FerndaleMI48220
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Description
The Oakland Art Novelty Company is a cocktail bar for patrons throughout the Detroit area. This establishment offers specialty cocktails, such as whiskey drinks aged in barrels, margaritas and Manhattans. The bar is modeled after the speakeasies of the 1920s with vintage decor and drinks.
Editorial Reviews
Green Dot Hosts "Forks" Book Signing; The Oakland Hosts Selden Standard:
FERNDALE — The Oakland is hosting a Selden Standard preview dinner tomorrow (Tuesday, July 22nd) with chef Andy Hollyday's dishes available a la carte starting at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow. No reservations, but calling ahead up to an hour ahead of time recommended. [Facebook]
CORKTOWN — Green Dot Stables is hosting a book signing with Allen Karl, author of the book "Forks" on the patio this Wednesday...
CORKTOWN — Green Dot Stables is hosting a book signing with Allen Karl, author of the book "Forks" on the patio this Wednesday...
Gold Cash Gold is Cooking; Beau's is Hiring:
CORKTOWN — Gold Cash Gold is testing out recipes for their menu, including "some careful butchery and a little bit of French technique." [Facebook]
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Beau's is hiring, and they're hiring a lot of people. From the restaurant: "In anticipation of the August opening of Beau's, Peas & Carrots Hospitality will host a job fair at MEX on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22 from 7...
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Beau's is hiring, and they're hiring a lot of people. From the restaurant: "In anticipation of the August opening of Beau's, Peas & Carrots Hospitality will host a job fair at MEX on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22 from 7...
Selden Standard Pops Up At The Oakland; Sarap Pops Up In Southfield:
MIDTOWN — The Detroit Pizza Company is "VERY" close to opening according to their most recent Facebook post, which also includes around half a dozen photos of the soon-to-open interior. [Facebook]
FERNDALE — The Oakland and Selden Standard are teaming up for a pop up dinner on July 22nd at The Oakland. Chef Andy Hollyday will be preparing the small plates and craft cocktails will the served,...
FERNDALE — The Oakland and Selden Standard are teaming up for a pop up dinner on July 22nd at The Oakland. Chef Andy Hollyday will be preparing the small plates and craft cocktails will the served,...
Mario Batali Summers in Michigan; Thomas Magees Gets Drunk and Historical:
FERNDALE — The Oakland is featured in an article about "19 of America's Coolest Top Secret Bars" and how to get inside. Bartender Shane Bang's comment on his Facebook about this is the best: "It's honestly a miracle I manage to find it on a daily basis". Well played Shane, well played. [Dose]
EASTERN MARKET — Thomas Magees is hosting the Detroit Drunken Historical Society this Thursday, July...
EASTERN MARKET — Thomas Magees is hosting the Detroit Drunken Historical Society this Thursday, July...
Information from the business
The Oakland Art Novelty Company represents a grateful nod to earlier times, when the craft of cocktail creation was appreciated and valued. In the not-too-distant past, certain powers that be performed a self-proclaimed "Noble Experiment" where individuals in a seemingly free society were robbed of the right to enjoy a well-crafted cocktail. While this terrible crime officially ended in 1933,...
