IN THE NEWS
WJBK-TV
June 5, 2013
Big Rock Chophouse Executive Chef, Brian Henson, demonstrates the Togarashi Seared Scallops he will be serving at the 5th Anual Garden Party. Click here to view the segment.
Birmingham Eccentric
May 19, 2013
Brian Henson Earns Top Chef Medal. Click here to read the article.
TheHungryDudes.com
May 18, 2013
Big Rock Chophouse's upcoming participation in The Garden Party and Chef Brian's recent Silver Medal at the American Culinary Federation's Regional Chef of theYear competition are featured in this article from The Hungry Dudes. Click here to read the article.
Arkasas Democrat Gazette
April 30, 2013
Photo Feature: Judges and observers watch as chef Brian Henson serves up his prosciutto-wrapped rabbit during the regional chef-of-the-year competition Monday at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Click here to see the photo.
Crain's Detroit Business
April 21, 2013
Griffin Claw Stakes Claim in Craft Beer Moviement. Click here to read the article.
HometownLife.com
March 24, 2013
Birmingham Quick Hits: The Junior League of Birmingham will host a Dazzling Diamonds Millionaire Party at the Big Rock Chophouse, with goal of raising
$15,000. Click here to read the article.
ImABeerHound.com
March 9, 2013
Griffin Claw Brewing Company: The Beer Is Not A Myth. Click here to read the article.
The Wayne Dispatch
March 2013
Big Rock Chophouse Executive Chef (a graduate of Wayne Memorial) Brian Henson was recently named Chef of the Year by the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine. Now he's one of four finalists to represent the Central Region. Click here to read the article.
Real Detroit Weekly
February 27, 2013
Big Rock Chophouse was voted 'Best Restaurant to Rediscover' by Real Detroit Weekly. Click here to read the article.
Real Detroit Weekly
February 13, 2013
Big Rock Chophouse's Executive Chef Brian Henson has been selected to
compete in the American Culinary Federation's Regional Chef of the Year
competition. Click here to read the article.
Freep.com
February 7, 2013
Metro Detroit Restaurants Offer Special Menus for Valentine's Day. Click here to read the article.
Downtown Birmingham-Bloomfield
February 7, 2013
Chef Brian Henson, executive chef of Big Rock Chophouse in Birmingham and named Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation's Michigan Chef de Cuisine Association, is now competing in the regional competition to represent the midwest in the American Culinary Federation's Regional Chef of the Year competition. Click here to read the article.
TroyPatch.com, WestBloomfieldPatch.com, FerndalePatch.com
February 7, 2013
Big Rock Chop House in Birmingham: Executive chef Brian Henson will compete in the American Culinary Federation's Regional Chef of the Year competition for the central region April 28 through May 1 in Little Rock, AR. Click here to read the article.
Detroit Jewish News
February 14, 2013
Danny Raskin reports that Big Rock Chophouse Executive Chef, Brian Henson, is one of four finalists representing the ACF Central Region's 15 states in the Regional Chef of the Year competition. Click here to read the article.
BirminghamPatch.com
February 7, 2013
Brian Henson, who was named the Michigan Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation last fall, will now move on to the regional competition. Click here to read the article.
Birmingham Eccentric
January 31, 2013
Day 4 of Birmingham Restaurant Week: Big Rock Chophouse. Click here to read the article.
WJBK-TV
January 28, 2013
Big Rock Chophouse's Pastry Chef Eric Voigt makes Passion Fruit Panna Cotta in honor of Birmingham Restaurant Week on Fox 2 Detroit's morning news program. Click here to watch the segment.
Downtown Birmingham-Bloomfield
January 25, 2013
Enjoy Birmingham Restaurant Weeks. Click here to read the article.
BirminghamPatch.com
January 22, 2013
Need To Know: Your Guide to Birmingham Restaurant Week 2013. Click here to read the article.
Downtown Birmingham-Bloomfield
November 19, 2012
Big Rock Chophouse at 245 South Eton Street in Birmingham's Rail District has moved its brewery equipment out of the restaurant in preparation for the opening of Griffin Claw Brewing Company down the street at 575 South Eton Street. Click here to read the article.
metromode.com
November 8, 2012
Birmingham's Griffin Claw Brewing Half Built, But Beer Tastings Have Begun. Click here to read the article.
Detroit News
November 8, 2012
Griffin Claw Gears Up for Spring Opening. Click here to read the article.
MittenBrew.com
November 7, 2012
Griffin Claw Brewing Countdown Builds Exitement. Click here to read the article.
Eat It Detroit
November 6, 2012
Griffin Claw Brewery gets a mention in this round-up of local dining news.
Click here to read the article.
metromode.com
November 1, 2012
5 Questions with Michigan Chef of the Year Brian Henson.
Click here to read the article.
Hour Detroit magazine
March 24, 2013
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham mentions Executive Chef, Brian Henson, has been named MCCA Chef of the Year. Click here to read the article.
WJR Newsradio 760 AM - The Frank Beckmann Show
October 12, 2012
Chef Brian Henson and Norm LePage were interviewed about participating in this year's March of Dimes Signature Chef's Aucition on Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Henry in Dearborn. Click here to listen to the interview.
WJBK-TV Fox 2 News
October 9, 2012
Big Rock Chophouse's Executive Chef, Brian Henson, shares with FOX 2 News his recipe for Creole Shimp Boil. Click here to view the segment.
Downtown Birmingham-Bloomfield
October 8, 2012
For the seventh year, since the Grand Jester's Reception for Distinguished Clowns was launched, Norm and Scott LePage have generously hosted the event at The Reserve. Click here to read the article.
Wayne Dispatch
October 5, 2012
Growing Relationships and More in Wayne - Chef Brian Henson recognized by his hometown of Wayne for his accomplishment of being named MCCA Chef of the Year. Click here to read the article.
Downtown Birmingham-Bloomfield
October 2, 2012
The American Culinary Federation's Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association named Birmingham's Big Rock Chophouse's Executive Chef Brian Henson Chef of the Year.
Click here to read the article.
Downtown Birmingham-Bloomfield
October 2, 2012
Ravenswood - A Masterfully Made Zinfandel. Notes from a tasting at The Reserve.
Click here to read the article.
Detroit Jewish News
September 20, 2012
Danny Raskin announces Big Rock Chophouse Executive Chef, Brian Henson, has been named Executive Chef of the year by the American Culinary Federation's Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association. Click here to read the article.
Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle
September 19, 2012
Local Chef Honored as Best in State. Click here to read the article.
Freep.com
September 10, 2012
Big Rock Chophouse's Henson Named MCAA Chef of the Year.
Click here to read the article.
The Oakland Press
September 7, 2012
Big Rock Chophouse's Henson Named 2012 Chef of the Year
Click here to read the article.
BirminghamPatch.com
September 6, 2012
Big Rock Chef Named Chef of the Year by State Culinary Association.
Click here to read the article.
TheHungryDudes.com
September 5, 2012
Big Rock Chophouse's Executive Chef, Brian Henson, Named MCAA Chef of the Year
Click here to read the article.
Downtown Birmingham/Bloomfield
August 28, 2012
Developing a Winemaker's Palate - a wine tasting at The Reserve.
Click here to read the article.
Crain's Detroit Business
July 16, 2012
Nathan Skid of Crain's Detroit Business interviews Big Rock Chophouse owner Norm LePage about the plans for Griffin Claw Brewing Company. Click here to read the article.
Birmingham.Patch.com
July 13, 2012
Birmingham Patch reports on the groundbreaking for Griffin Claw Brewing Company. Click here to read the article.
DrinksBusinessReport.com
July 13, 2012
Drinks Business Report announces the groundbreaking for Griffin Claw Brewing Company. Click here to read the article.
Detroit Free Press
July 11, 2012
Sylvia Rector of the Detroit Free Press reports on the groundbreaking for Griffin Claw Brewing Company in Birmingham, a 12,000-square-foot microbrewery from the owners of Big Rock Chophouse. Click here to read the article.
Visit Detroit
July 2012
What's Brewing: Michigan's red-hot craft beer scene hops into metro Detroit. Click here to read the article.
99.5 FM WYCD Detroit's Country
July 9, 2012
Two tickets to Big Rock Chophouse's July 10th Kendall-Jackson Winemaker dinner was the featured prize of the day on the Dr. Don Morning Show. Click here to listen.
Birmingham-Bloomfield Eccentric
July 9, 2012
The Birmingham-Bloomfield Eccentric reports on the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for Griffin Claw Brewing Company. Click here to read the article.
WJBK-TV Fox 2 News
July 7, 2012
Big Rock Chophouse's Executive Chef, Brian Henson, shows FOX 2 News viewers how to grill the perfect steak along with fruit and vegetables. Click here to view the segment.
TheHungryDudes.com
June 8, 2012
Popular food blogers The Hungry Dudes preview Chef Brian Henson's offerings for this years The Garden Party. To read the article, click here.
BirminghamPatch.com, Freep.com
May 2, 2012
Once again, Big Rock Chophouse is the place to be for Mother's Day brunch! Big Rock Chophouse's brunch is featured in the Birmingham Patch and Freep.com as one of the top Mother's Day Brunches in metro Detroit.
Detroit News
March 13, 2012
Silvia Rector of the Detroit News announces the opening of the Big Rock Chophouse patio. To view the article, click here.
Real Detroit Weekly
February, 2012
Big Rock Chophouse was selected as Best Restaurant for Appetizers by Real Detroit Weekly readers. To view the announcement, click here. Additionally, Got Rocks Ultra Lounge Cigar Bar was selected as Best Cigar Bar. To view that announcement, click here.
BirminghamPatch.com
December 13, 2011
After Long Fight, Brewery and Restaurant Moving Into Rail District. To view the article, click here.
Birmingham Eccentric
December 13, 2011
Microbrewery Coming to Birmingham. To view the article, click here.
BirminghamPatch.com
December 7, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse helps "Feed the Need". To view the article, click here.
The Jewish News
October 27, 2011
The Jewish News' Danny Raskin features Big Rock Chophouse, Norm LePage and Dan Rogers in this column on local eats. To view the article, click here.
The Detroit News
September 1, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse Executive Chef, Brian Henson, was amongst notable area chefs to give cooking demonstractions at Arts, Beats and Eats as announced in this article from The Detroit News. To view the article, click here.
Downtown Publications
August 31, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse's recent Wine Spectator Award of Excellence gets a mention in this article from Downtown Publications. To view the article, click here.
Downtown Publications
August 31, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse manager, Vera Day Rizer, is interviewed in this article about Happy Hour history and hot spots. To view the article, click here.
Downtown Publications
August 31, 2011
Downtown Publications interviews winemaker Rudy Zuidema of White Cottage Ranch during a wine dinner at Big Rock Chophouse. To view the article, click here.
In response to the article, winemaker Rudy Zuidema responded with the following:
Hi Ray and Eleanor, I am so flattered at how you both spoke of the wines and the winery. We are working so hard to accomplish our goals, and it is so nice to read that people like yourselves comprehend it and recognize it. Thank you both so very much. I hope to see you again soon, and please let me be your host for a barrel tasting lunch on your next trip to Napa Valley. It would make me so happy to have you here. All the best! -Rudy
BirminghamPatch.com
August 21, 2011
Executive Chef Brian Henson shares his delicious Michigan Heirloom Tomato Soup in this article from Birmingham Patch. To view the article, click here.
ahealthiermichigan.org
August 16, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse is included in this listing of Michigan breweries. To view the list, click here.
BirminghamPatch.com
August 12, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse is featured in this article rankings Birmingham's Top 10 Happy Hour spots. To view the article, click here.
Styleline magazine
July 2011
Big Rock Chophouse and the Reserve are featured in this article from Styleline magazine. To view the article, click here.
Hometownlife.com
June 26, 2011
Norm LePage, owner of Big Rock Chophouse, weighs in on the future of Birmingham at a Birmingham Commission and Planning Board meeting. To view the article, click here.
BirminghamPatch.com
June 22, 2011
The Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce recently held a luncheon to support local nonprofits at The Reserve. To read about the event, click here.
Metromix.com
June 15, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse's famous patio is recommended in this article on metro Detroit's patios. To read the article, click here.
DowntownPublications.com
June 1, 2011
If you want to know where metro Detroit's best restaurants are, ask metro Detroit's best chefs. Sameer Eid, Owner/Chef of Phoenicia Restaurant in Birmingham, explains why Big Rock Chophouse has the best desserts. And Big Rock's own Executive Chef, Brian Henson, shares his favorites haunts for the best the area has to offer. To read the article, click here.
TheHungryDudes.com
May 23, 2011
The Hungry Dudes give a preview of the 2011 Garden Party, which Big Rock Chophouse will again be present at. To read the article, click here.
BirminghamPatch.com
May 20, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse's popular outdoor patio is rated as one of Birmingham's top 10 fresh-air dining decks. In fact, it's rated #1! To read the article, click here.
Real Detroit Weekly
May 17, 2011
The D-Days crew attends and reviews the Michigan Strolling Beer Tasting at Big Rock Chophouse. To read the article, click here.
TheHungryDudes.com
May 15, 2011
The popular food blog TheHungryDudes.com attends and reviews one of Big Rock Chophouse's strolling beer dinner. To read the article and view their photo slideshow, click here.
BirminghamPatch.com, Freep.com, CBS Detroit
May 4, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse is the place to be for Mother's Day brunch! Big Rock Chophouse's brunch is featured in the Birmingham Patch, Freep.com, and CBS Detroit as one of the top Mother's Day Brunches in metro Detroit.
Metro Times
May 4, 2011
A strolling beer dinner at The Reserve is featured in this article from Metro Times. To read the article, click here.
BirminghamPatch.com
April 11, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse and Got Rocks Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge are featured in this article on the one-year anniversary of the Michigan Smoking Ban. To read the article, click here.
AnnArbor.com
April 10, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse's hand-crafted beers receive accolades in this review from AnnArbor.com. To read the article, click here.
WJBK-TV FOX 2
Feb 15, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse's Chef Brian was featured on WJBK-TV preparing Braised Buffalo Short Ribs. To view the video and recipe, click here.
Hometownlife.com
Jan 30, 2011
Birmingham Restaurant Week is "More Tasty Than Ever" as described in this article from HometownLife.com. To view the article, click here.
Hometownlife.com
Jan 30, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse is featured in this article on 2011 Birmingham Restaurant Week. To view the article, click here.
Freep.com
Jan 20, 2011
Big Rock Chophouse is named in this article on "Bargains in Birmingham". To view the article, click here.
WJBK-TV FOX 2
July 8, 2010
Big Rock Chophouse was featured on WJBK-TV FOX 2's Morning Show featuring Happy Hour specials at the restaurant and a recipe on how to make sauteed Chorizo and Peppers. To view the video and recipe, click here.
Freep.com
June 24, 2010
Sylvia Rector of the Detroit Free Press highlights the great happy hour specials at Big Rock Chophouse. To read the article, click here.
Oakland Paper
April 30, 2010
The history of the Birmingham Rail District and Big Rock Chophouse is explained in this article from The Oakland Paper. To read the article, click here.
Freep.com
April 22, 2010
Big Rock Chophouse is featured in this article on metro Detroit Mother's Day destinations. To read the article, click here.
MLive.com | Kalamazoo Gazette
April 12, 2010
Big Rock Chophouse brings home a Gold and Silver medal in the 2010 World Beer Cup. To read the article, click here.
Detroit Free Press
February 11, 2010
Big Rock Chophouse is featured in this article highlighting Valentines Day dining and specials in the metro Detroit area. To read the article, click here.
Detroit Free Press
February 8, 2010
Big Rock Chophouse receives a mention in this Detroit Free Press article on the 2010 Birmingham Restaurant week. To read the article, click here.
Detroit Jewish News
January 28, 2010
The Detroit Jewish News recently held a business party at Big Rock Chophouse, and published photos of the event. To view the photos page, click here.
Detroit News
January 21, 2010
The Detroit News reports that Big Rock Chophouse will again be participating in Birmingham Restaurant Week, which will be extending in 2010. To read the article, click here.
Detroit Free Press
January 21, 2010
The Detroit Free Press reports that Big Rock Chophouse will again be participating in Birmingham Restaurant Week, which will be extending in 2010. To read the article, click here.
Real Detroit Weekly
January 20, 2010
Big Rock Chophouse receives positive reviews from Real Detroit Weekly's "Clean Plate Club". To read the article, click here.
Trifter.com
January 16, 2010
Big Rock Chophouse is included in this article on the "Top Five Foodie Neighborhoods of Detroit". To read the article, click here.
Real Detroit Weekly
December 22, 2009
Big Rock Chophouse/The Reserve are featured as top New Years Eve destinations in this article from Real Detroit Weekly. To read the article, click here.
Real Detroit Weekly
September 29, 2009
A "Culinary Compound" is how Big Rock Chophouse and The Reserve are described by Real Detroit Weekly's Clean Plate Club. To read the article, click here.
hometownlife.com
September 13, 2009
Hometownlife.com reports on Big Rock Chophouse receiving the prestigious 2009 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine. To read the article, click here.
Hour Magazine
July 24, 2009
On July 23, Detroit Tiger Curtis Granderson hosted Passport To Wines of The World at Big Rock Chophouse/ The Reserve in Birmingham.. To see a gallery of photos from the party by Hour magazine, click here.
The Detroit News
July 24, 2009
Curtis Granderson raises over $40,000 for his charity during fundraiser held at Big Rock Chophouse. To read the article, click here.
The Detroit News
July 22, 2009
Curtis Granderson, other Tigers bachelors to be auctioned off during fundraiser at Big Rock Chophouse. To read the article, click here.
MLB.com
July 16, 2009
Big Rock Chophouse to host Detroit Tiger, Curtis Granderson, fundraiser on July 23, 2009 to benefit the GrandKids Foundation. To read the article, click here.
Connectmidmichigan.com (NBC 25 Mid-Michigan)
July 16, 2009
Curtis Granderson fundraiser at Big Rock Chophouse on July 23, 2009 will feature national comic. To read the article, click here.
Motorcitysports.com
June 18, 2009
Detroit Tiger Curtis Granderson to throw wine-tasting fundraiser at and bachelor auction at Bick Rock Chophouse on July 23, 2009. To read the article, click here.
Real Detroit Weekly
June 17, 2009
Chef Brian's Yellow Fin Tuna Flatbread is spotlighted in this article from Real Detroit Weekly. To read the article, click here.
Detroit Jewish News
June 11, 2009
A full page pictorial of the Jewish News party at The Reserve. To read the article, click here.
Hometownlife.com
May 7, 2009
Big Rock Chophouse earns a top spot in Hometownlife.com's suggestions for Mother's Day destinations. To read the article, click here.
Detroit Free Press
May 7, 2009
Big Rock Chophouse is recommended in this article on the best area Mother's Day specials. To read the article, click here.
Detroit Jewish News
March 26, 2009
Big Rock Chophouse owners Norm and Bonnie LePage discuss their relationship with The Jewish News in this advertiser spotlight. To read the article, click here.
Brides Michigan
Spring/Summer 09
Big Rock Chophouse's hosting capabilities are highlighted in this article about top Michigan event locations. To read the article, click here.
Detroit Free Press
March 6, 2009
The Detroit Free Press announces the opening of the Big Rock Chophouse patio for Spring. To read the article, click here.
Hour Detroit Magazine
March, 2009
Big Rock Chophouse's Executive Chef Brian Henson is profiled in a feature about the area's top chefs. To read the article, click here.
The Detroit News
February 26, 2009
Big Rock Chophouse gets a mention in this article on the success of Michigan's beer industry. To read the article, click here.
Dining In Detroit
February 16, 2009
Big Rock Chophouse's February Beer Dinner and Birmingham Restaurant Week events are featured on the popular area dining blog, "Dining In Detroit". To read the entire article, click here.
Detroit Free Press
February 12, 2009
Big Rock Chophouse's Valentine's Day menu is featured in this article showcasing holiday specials at local restaurants. To read the entire article , click here.
Michigan Meetings + Events
Winter, 2009
The Power of a Network...Connected! event series is featured in this article from Michigan Meetings + Events magazine. To read the entire article, click here.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
November 2008
Big Rock Chophouse is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the nation’s most wine-friendly restaurants in 2008 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. We were recognized with the Award of Unique Distinction for making wine an important part of our customer’s total dining experience. Be sure to check us out in Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s upcoming February 2009 issue.
Detroit Free Press
November 13, 2008
Big Rock Chophouse's burgers are recognized by the Freep as one of the top 25 hamburgers in metro Detroit. To read the entire article, click here.
October 2008
Big Rock Chophouse would like to congratulate its Brewmaster, Dan Rogers, for receiving the distinction of being an “Alpha King Finalist” with our very own “Norm’s Raggedy Ass IPA.” A total of 70 beers from around the country competed in the 2008 tenth-annual Alpha King Challenge at the Falling Rock Tap House in Denver, Colorado on Friday, October 10, 2008. A team of 18 judges including brewers and beer writers selected the top three beers in a blind tasting.
Big Rock Chophouse is proud to be listed as one of the nine finalists.
Hour Detroit Magazine
October 2008
Got Rocks Ultra Lounge's Flirtini is featured in this article on area drinks with unique names. To read the entire article, click here.
Hour Detroit Magazine
October 2008
Big Rock Chophouse's Norm LePage discusses his favorite restaurants. To read the entire article, click here.
Oakland Business Review
September 18-24, 2008
Oakland Business Review announces the arrival of Chef Brian Henson to Big Rock Chophouse. To read the entire article, click here.
Dbusiness Magazine
September 2008
Big Rock Chophouse's Rock Rewards members' party is featured in this pictorial in Dbusiness Magazine. To read the entire article, click here.
Metromode
August 21, 2008
Big Rock Chophouse's outdoor patio is featured in this article on outdoor dining in metro Detroit. To read the entire article, click here.
Metromix Detroit
August 12, 2008
Big Rock Chophouse makes the list as one of the area's top breweries in this article from Metromix Detroit. To read the entire article, click here.
Detroit Free Press
August 11, 2008
The Detroit Free Press reports on a John McCain fundraising event at Big Rock Chophouse. To read the entire article, click here.
Detroit News
August 8, 2008
Big Rock Chophouse is featured in this article about golfers from the 2008 PGA Championship in Bloomfield Hills, and their favorite area dining spots. To read the entire article, click here.
Six Degrees
August, 2008
Six Degrees magazine explores Big Rock Chophouse in this article on the area's top restaurants. To read the entire article, click here.
WJBK-TV (Fox 2 News)
July 14, 2008
Big Rock Chophouse is featured on Fox 2 Morning News’ "Cooking School" segment to discuss “Grilling with Beer” and a special cookbook signing event with culinary craft beer authority, Lucy Saunders. To watch the segment, click here.
Detroit Free Press
July 3, 2008
Big Rock Chophouse's outdoor patio and stone terrace are featured in this weekly spotlight on outdoor dining. To read the entire article, click here.
Daily Tribune
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Big Rock Chophouse's award-winning beer is featured in this article about South Oakland County breweries. To read the entire article, click here.
Observer & Eccentric Newspapers
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Belle Vallee winemakers are featured in this article from the Observer & Eccentric after a recent wine dinner at Big Rock Chophouse. To read the entire article, click here.
Metromix.com/Freep.com
June 2008
Big Rock Chophouse is listed and reviewed on the Detroit Free Press' restaurant and event Web site. To view the listing, click here.
Real Detroit Weekly
May 6, 2008
Big Rock Chophouse makes Real Detroit Weekly's list of 10 Great Outdoor Dining Spots. To read the entire article, click here.
Real Detroit Weekly
April 15, 2008
Big Rock Chophouse's Brewmaster, Dan Rogers, and General Manager, Vera Day-Rizer explore pairing food with "Beer vs. Wine." To read the entire article, click here.
WDIV-TV (NBC)
April 8, 2008
Big Rock Chophouse is featured by WDIV as hosting the Detroit Pistons 50th Anniversary Celebration. To watch the segment, click here.
WXYZ-TV
January 2008
Big Rock Chophouse and The Reserve are featured on WXYZ’s Ultimate Wedding Planning Show. To watch the segment, click here.
Detroit Free Press
December 27, 2007
One of Big Rock Chophouse’s Bartender’s, Craig Wilson, is featured in the Detroit Free Press’ 5 Questions section. To read the entire article, click here.
Detroit Jewish News
September 6-12, 2007
Big Rock Chophouse Gathers No Mass — Birmingham chop house builds on innovation and success. Danny Raskin covers the restaurant’s 10-Year anniversary. To read the entire article, click here.
The Daily Oakland Press
September 3, 2007
Chophouse turns 10, but the food remains timeless. Big Rock Chophouse celebrates its 10-year anniversary. To read the entire article, click here.
The Daily Oakland Press
July 5, 2007
Big Rock Chophouse’s Brewmaster, Dan Rogers, is featured in this article that highlights the strong craft beer industry in Oakland County. To read the entire article, click here.
Rock Rewards Loyalty Program
June 2007
Big Rock Chophouse creates its own Rock Rewards Dining Club, designed to acknowledge its loyal customers and enhance the restaurant’s special dining experience. Members of Rock Rewards can earn special benefits for each dollar spent at Big Rock Chophouse, Got Rocks Ultra Lounge, The Reserve, and during off-site catering events. For more details, click here.
Real Detroit Weekly
March 6, 2007
Big Rock Chophouse was voted “Best Restaurant To Be Seen At” by Real Detroit Weekly. To read the entire article, click here.
Crain’s Detroit Business
December 4, 2006
Big Doings at Big Rock Chophouse. Chophouse owners spread wings with new nightclub and condominium project. To read the entire article, click here.
The Daily Oakland Press
November 13, 2006
Big Rock's Executive Chef, Jeff Rose was featured in The Daily Oakland Press as Chef of The Week column. To read the entire article, click here.
The Daily Oakland Press
August 18, 2006
Big Rock Chophouse received four stars in the The Daily Oakland Press’ Nomadic Nibbler section in an article titled: Distinct, multifaceted ambience is as appealing as stylish, hearty menu. To read the entire article, click here.
Hour Detroit Magazine
June 2006
Big Rock Chophouse was recently featured in Molly Abraham’s Vittles & Views column for its renowned Stone Terrace patio. To read the entire article, click here.