Hi All,

I had a blast at the Atwater event this weekend... hope you all did too!  My favorites were the Teufel Bock and the Voo Doo Vator.  I thought the Vanilla Java Porter was pretty good too.  Anyone have a new favorite?  I liked this Tap Takeover varieties better than the Short's ones!

We have leftovers!  If you missed us this weekend, come Monday to try some Atwater brews.  (I won't tell anyone you missed it.)  If we saw you over the weekend, feel free to come back in and help us drink the rest!

As for other things going on... Pure Flavor will be joining us to rock the house on Thanksgiving Eve.  They start around 9pm!  Start your holiday off right with us!

Sten

Atwater Block!

Hey Guys,

I feel like I haven't posted in a while, but I'm pretty excited about the Tap Takeover happening this weekend!  For a little better preparation this time, I linked all the Atwater brews to web pages with descriptions and reviews...  I hope this helps!

• Dirty Blonde
• Winter Bock 
• Conniption fit double IPA
• Shaman's Porter
• Purple Gang Pils
• Atwater's Lager
• Grand Circus IPA
• D-Light Kolsch
• Double Down Imperial Amber Ale
• Voodoo Vator Dopplebock
• Detroit Pale Ale
• Vanilla Java Porter
• Cherry Stout
• Teufel Bock

 Click here to check out Atwater Block's Website! 

And remember, the Takeover starts at 4pm on this Friday the 11th!  Each Atwater Brew is $4.50 each or $5 for a sampler paddle... Hope to see you there!
 
Sten

Hi Guys,

Since the last Tap Takeover was so fun, we've decided to have another one!  This one will be thrown by Atwater Block Brewing!  This takeover starts on November 11th and goes until the beer runs out!

Here's the draft list:

• Dirty Blonde
• Winter Bock 
• Conniption fit double IPA
• Shaman's Porter
• Purple Gang Pils
• Atwater's Lager
• Grand circus IPA
• D-Light Kolsch
• Double Down Imperial Amber Ale
• VoodooVator Dopplebock
• Detroit Pale ale
• Vanilla Java
• Cherry Stout
• Teufel 

I'm not as familiar with these brews... but I really like the VooDoo Vator.  Anyone have a favorite? 

Sten

Hi Everyone:

Thanks to everyone that came to the Tap Takeover... I had a blast!

The good news of the day is that we are having ANOTHER Tap Takeover-- this time with 17 ATWATER Brews!

That's coming up on November 11th and 12th!  As soon as I get a tap handle listing, I'll put it up for you, so stay tuned.

I'm pretty curious about the Atwater varieties, because I'm not as familiar with those as I was with the Short's beers.  Does anyone have an Atwater beer they recommend?  I've only tried the Dirty Blonde, Blocktoberfest and Voo Doo <--- My favorite!

Does anyone know the history of sweetest day?

The Tigers kind of broke my heart last night, and after such an exciting first 9 innings... But redeemed themselves tonight!  And the Lions are doing great and the Wings season is in full swing!

Next order of business:

This Saturday is Sweetest Day!  We'll be having some pretty amazing dinner specials, so treat your sweetie to CK Diggs!  And don't forget about the amazing desserts we get from Sweet Simplicity!

AND-  We're featuring a Special Menu for Sweetest Day:

• Prime Rib
• Caramel Apple Glazed Stuffed Pork
• Ahi Tuna
• Frangelico Chicken

So yummy!  Come see us this weekend!

Okay, bye!

Sten

$3.50 Leftovers!

Hi All,

We have a little bit of leftovers from the Takeover Weekend... so we'll be selling the following drafts for $3.50 until they're gone!

• Grasshoppah
• The Magician
• Nicie Spicie
• Pontius Pilsner
• Spruce Pilsner

Enjoy!  And thanks for a great weekend!

Also, for the LIONS game this MONDAY NIGHT we'll have the following specials:

• Coney Dogs for $1 each
• 1/2 Off Appetizers from 5pm-10pm
• 20 cent Wings 5pm-10pm
• $3 Margaritas
• $2.50 Labatt Light Draft
• $1.50 PBR Cans

!!!  Go LIONS   !!!

Sten

Hi Everyone!

The first day of the Tap Takeover was awesome!

Here's a list of what we're starting out with tomorrow:

• Bludgeon Yer Eye
• Bourbon Wizard
• Chocolate Wheat
• Good Samaritan
• Grasshoppa
• Huma Lupa Licious
• The Magician
• Nicie Spicie
• Pandemonium
• Soft Parade
• Bellaire Brown
• Noble Chaos
• Pontius Pilsner
• Publican Porter
• Spruce Pilsener
• Whiskey Sour

Stop in and try them before they're gone!

Sten

The suspense was killing me!  GO TIGERS!

In addition to the Tap Takeover (which may I remind you starts tomorrow @ 4PM!), there's a Red Wings game!  And the Lions game is on Monday!

This month is off to a great start!

I hope everyone has heard about the contest we're holding on Facebook too...
The official rules are a few entries back, but the bottom line is this:

Post a picture during the Tap Takeover of you and friends at CK Diggs and you could win $50 in gift certificates!  The picture with the most "Likes" will win.  Good Luck!
TGIF!

Hi Everyone:

 

I've decided I want to hold a contest!  This will be a first-time thing for me/CK Diggs, so I'm hoping to get tons of people to participate-- This means YOU.  It really will be more fun with more people.

 

Here's the deal:

 

During the Short's Tap Takeover on October 7th or 8th, take a picture of you and friends at CK Diggs and post it on our Facebook page's wall (www.facebook.com/ckdiggs). 

The post with the most "likes" will be named the winner, and that person will win TWO $25 Gift Certificates to CK Diggs!  

Contest Rules:

• The individual that posts (on the CK Diggs page wall) the winning picture will be given the gift certificate.  This means that even if multiple people post the same picture, the post-er with the most "likes" will win and not the others.
• The picture submitted must be taken at CK Diggs.  Make sure you have something from Diggs in the photo you enter.
• In the event of a tie, the winners will each receive one of the two $25 gift certificates being awarded.
• The contest/posting will start at 4:00pm on Friday October 7th, when the Takeover starts, and will run through Sunday October 9th at 10:00pm.  That should give you ample time to share your post with the world and get millions of "likes" and win!
• The winner will be posted on Facebook at the end of the contest.  You may pick up your certificate at the restaurant or provide us with an address to send the certificate to.  This will be a one-of-a-kind document and cannot be duplicated.  Identification may need to be shown in order to receive the certificate.

Hey Guys,

Most of you probably already know this, but each month we send out an email detailing all the happenings for the coming month.  I sent the October one out this morning.  If you didn't receive it and would like to, please join our mailing list! 

You can do this one of three ways.

1. Visit our website and enter your email in the box labeled "Join Our Mailing List" on the bottom right of the home page.
2. Next time you're at Diggs fill out the space designated for new mailing list email addresses and leave it for your server 
3. Leave me a comment on here or Facebook with your email address

I only send an email when something cool is happening, or at the end of each month for the next, so it's not like I'm spamming your Inbox 17 times per day.  There is also a full list of our draft beers in each newsletter, and links to our website and Facebook account.  If you have no interest-- keep checking in on here for CK updates!

Have a great Wednesday!
And don't forget about the TAP TAKEOVER NEXT WEEKEND!

Sten

Hex is categorized as an American Amber/Red Ale ABV of 5.40 percent.  I'm not sure why that makes it an Octoberfest, but I don't make the rules.  It's kind of sad that the Magic Hat brand craze has worn off a little from this time last year...

 

Beeravocate describes Hex as:

"A malty amber ale with hints of toffee and caramel and a slightly smoky finish."

 

That's pretty much dead on, from my experience.  This is one of the few beers I actually like by Magic Hat Brewing.

I don't have too much else to say on that.

 

If you'd like more information on this beer and other Magic Hat products, try these sites.

 

Beeradvocate

Magic Hat's Site

 

Goodnight.

Sten

I was thinking about it, and this is shaping up to be possibly the best Fall ever!

Here's why (Yes I made a list!):

1. I just found out the LIONS are having a MONDAY NIGHT GAME this season!!
2. Oktoberfest (and the $3.50 Oktoberfest Beer Special) runs through the end of October
3. the TIGERS are in the PLAYOFFS!  The Coney Dogs Special lives on!
4. Halloween is coming up!  (costume ideas??)
5. Three words:  RED WINGS HOCKEY
6. SHORT'S Tap Takeover (Oct 7th & 8th)
7. Thanksgiving (My favorite Holiday!)
8. ATWATER BLOCK BREWING Tap Takeover (November, details to come)
9. The end of some of the road construction??  PLEASE??
10. Anything else guys?

Let me know.

Sten

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Hello,

Apparently I forgot a few beers for the Short's Weekend event the last time I posted (oops).

Here's a revised list

*CK Diggs Tap Takeover List:*

The Magician
Huma-lupa-licious
Chocolate Wheat
Noble Chaos  
Publican Porter
Black Cherry Porter (3 yr old BCP!!)  <-----I don't know what that means!?!
Whiskey Sour (key lime pie blended w/ belgian sour aged in bourbon barrels)
ContraversiALE
Nicie Spicie
Good Samaritan
Bludgeon Yer Eye
Pontius Pilsner
Spruce Pilsner
Bourbon Wizard

Soft Parade

Pandemonium Pale Ale

Bellaire Brown

And here's some more info/ a pretty ad.

Bye Friends,

Sten

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Hey all,
.

I know I mentioned it in the last post, but I'm so excited about the Tap Takeover by Shorts next month, I'm going to mention it a few (tons) more times.  A reminder that it's October 7th and 8th.  We'll only be getting in one small keg of each flavor, and once it's gone, that's it!  So I recommend coming in earlier rather than later if you have a favorite or one flavor that's really important for you to try... I wouldn't want you to miss out. 
.

I'm pretty stoked to have the Noble Chaos back for a bit myself.  I tried it once, we ran out the next day and it was heart-breaking. So, if you happen to get the last glass during this event, expect nothing short of a tackle from me.
.

Did anyone go to the Lion's Game?
.

Other than that, I'm pretty excited for the first Red Wings Game of the (Pre-) Season coming up!  It's the most wonderful time of the year-- HOCKEY SEASON!  If you don't agree, you still have Football and Baseball...

Okay, see you later Friends,

Styn

Hey guys--

Exciting News!


For the first time ever- announcing the Short's Tap-Takeover list:
Here's the deal.  You all love Short's Brews, so we're featuring as many as we can for an entire weekend!  I've included the beers we will have available below.  Try a few flavors at a time by ordering a beer sampler-- it has four 5oz mini-drafts.  Stay tuned for special pricing...

This will be happening on October 7th and 8th...

*CK Diggs Tap Takeover List:*

The Magician
Huma-lupa-licious
Chocolate Wheat
Noble Chaos  
Publican Porter
Black Cherry Porter (3 yr old BCP!!)
Whiskey Sour (key lime pie blended w/ belgian sour aged in bourbon
barrels)
ContraversiALE
Nicie Spicie
Good Samaritan
Bludgeon Yer Eye
Pontius Pilsner
Spruce Pilsner
Bourbon Wizard


So excited!

Stay tuned for more details!

Sten

Onto the next Oktoberfest:  Hacker Pschorr

This, like the Spaten, is one of the original German Oktoberfests, and one of few allowed at the Oktoberfest celebration in Munich each year.  Although it's not my favorite, it's still delicious!

Here's what Best Beer Buzz had to say about the beer:

"Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest is one of six Oktoberfest beers permitted at the annual Oktoberfest festival in Munich, Germany, brewed by the Hacker-Pschorr Brewery (Hacker-Pschorr Bräu GmbH) also located in Munich. It is a traditional Bavarian Amber Oktoberfest that strictly follows the Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 and brewed with natural Spring Water, caramelized Barley, a traditional Hacker-Pschorr Yeast and noble Hallertau Hops for an alcohol content of 5.8% ABV and 28 IBUs over an original gravity of 13.7% by volume, packing in 185 calories per serving."

Find more information on Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest and all your other favorite brews by Best Beer Buzz here.

I'm not sure what he is referring to when he says, "original gravity."  Anyone care to clue me in?  Still, come in and try the Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest out... just $3.50 all month long.  If you're not a fan of the Oktoberfest Marzen-deliciousness, we have the original Hacker Pschorr Weisse as well (regular price, of course), and many many others too!


Sten

Hey all,

 

It's September, and that means it's time for Oktoberfest!  We are fortunate enough to have 6 different varieties on draft this season. 

1. Spaten Oktoberfest
2. Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest
3. Bell's Octoberfest
4. Atwater Block-toberfest
5. Magic Hat Hex
6. Samuel Adams Octoberfest

 

Let's start with my personal favorite-- Spaten Oktoberfest.  This was my favorite flavor last year, so I'm a little biased, plus it was one of the darker varieties.  Since all I can think of to describe it is that it's dark and delicious, slightly sweet and roasty tasting--Here's what Johnie from Beeradvocate had to say about the brew:

 

"Deep golden amber with a huge fluffy white head ... Smells of malt in spades. Bready caramel and burnt sugar mixed with just enough earthy floral hops to keep it from being sweet. Taste is rich and malty. Melanoids mixed with bread and grain with a spicy floral hop bite that keeps everything in check. Medium body and carbonation level, rich sweet malty mouthfeel. Light and easy to drink."

 

What's your favorite Oktoberfest?

 

Sten

For all you Michigan Fans:

Great Game last night!

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let everyone know that along with August, our Summer Specials are ending!

Well, more like changing... here's the lowdown.

Monday 
Half off all appetizers! from 5p-10p, limit 1 per person.  And Kid's Eat Free with the purchase of any regular priced entree.  The free kids meal can only be from the kids menu and no coupons are allowed with this deal, just like before.

Tuesday
All gourmet pizzas $7.  Yes, we have raised the price by $1, but it's still an awesome deal!  A whole delicious pizza that doesn't taste like pizza-place-take-out-cardboard-nastiness for just $7 all day long!

Wednesday
You choose 2 for $6.  
Same choices:

• Small Mac n Cheese  (Best thing ever and the perfect amount!)
• Soup of the day (Chili or French Onion add $1)
• 1/2 Ham, Turkey, Beach Sandwich
• Side Caesar Salad
• Side CK Salad

Thursday
Any Large Salad $7

Get ready for the fine print:  All specials are Dine-In only and require the purchase of a beverage.  Other restrictions may apply.

Yay for new-ish specials!

And it's almost time for Oktoberfest!  All Oktoberfest Drafts are just $3.50 during the whole month of September.  Check back for my post comparing all the brands... coming soon!

Sten

13.1 % Alcohol

For all you wine lovers out there,
we've got a new brand we're featuring... Apothic Red:  Winemaker's Blend
According to Apothic's website, this wine is:

"A captivating blend of three distinct grapes, with the dark fruit flavors of Syrah, brambly spice of Zinfandel, and a smooth elegance of Merlot.

Apothic Red reveals intense fruit aromas and flavors of rhubarb and black cherry that are complemented by hints of mocha, chocolate, brown spice and vanilla. The plush, velvety mouthfeel and smooth finish round out this intriguing, full-bodied red blend."

Find more information on this wine offering here.

Stop in and have a glass!

Sten

I always forget to mention that CK Diggs offers catering!  I usually eat at Ck Diggs, so I never think about carry out much either.  Imagine the awesome meals you order while you're here, and multiply the portions outrageously to get the best feast in the world!  Share the yumminess with all your friends and family.

If you find yourself hosting a party, throwing an office party or just needing to bring a dish to pass, think CK!  I recently had our cooks make me an antipasto salad for a graduation party I was having at my house...  With all the other food we prepared, it was so nice to have something that was already made and ready to eat!

Chris can go over all the details with you in house, on the phone or via email.  We can work with any budget, time frame, and we deliver large orders up to 20 miles!

Need serving/chaffing dishes?  Paper plates and cups?  Napkins?  Dressing?  Serving utensils?  We have those too!

Call for details!

So, I've been reading up on one of the beers we serve: Stella Artois.  I never really thought much about it, even though I've served it a million times and often hear it's great.  After finally giving it a try, I really like it.  It's a nice beer that tastes delicious and doesn't waste any time or effort trying to be overly fancy.  It's just a crisp refreshing beer.  Of course, that's just my opinion.

According to Beeradvocate, "the smell is very light, but consists of honey and mild grape notes," and Stella is "very drinkable."  Feel free to read more here.

This beer is served year-round, so you never have to worry about catching it during a certain season... we keep it stocked all the time!  Come in and try one if you get the chance.

Sten

p.s.-  I'm a little late, but did anyone see the first Lions game on Friday?  What a nice way to start out the season... well, pre-season.  Go Lions!

I know it's only pre-season, but the Lions destroyed the Bengals last night!  Can't wait for next week's game... hoping for a repeat. 

Speaking of football, there's still time to have your Fantasy Draft at Diggs! 

$25 off bills of $100 or more!

Call for more details.

That's All.

Sten

Hey Guys,

With football season right around the corner, I hope you are all getting your picks ready for those fantasy drafts... Turn your Fantasy Draft into something even more awesome than a bunch of dudes sitting in someone's basement drinking Bud Light and killing the speed on your internet connection--

Have your Fantasy Draft at CK Diggs!

  Here are some good reasons to have us host your draft party:

1. We have free WI-FI
2. Our waitstaff will serve you beer, set everything up and clean up!
3. Draft party bills over $100 receive $25 off
4. Great beer and food specials evey day of the week!
5. 41 Drafts!
6. $2.50 Labatt Light Draft, $1.50 PBR, $3 Margaritas all the time!
7. You can watch sports on all of our TVs at the same time!
8. CK Diggs is totally awesome.

Call us to set something up and to get more details. 248.853.6600

Thanks,

Sten

The best thing about Fridays is, of course, having a little mini-vacation from work!
But- in second place is our weekend deal on draft beer!
From 3p-7p on Friday and Saturday all draft beer is just $3.50! Come on in and start the weekend right!

...For those of you that work the weekends, take advantage of our Beers of the Month:  All Short's brews are just $3.50 all the time.  Yes, it's a little less of a selection from the 40 drafts on the weekends, but you still have three tasty choices:  Bellaire Brown, Pandemonium Pale Ale, and Soft Parade!

Hope to see you this weekend!


Sten

PS-  It's almost time for Oktoberfest, so check back to see which varieties we will be offering this September and October.

We've been working on re-vamping our website for the last few months and it's finally ready!  In my personal opinion, it's way more awesome than before.  If you have time, check it out here, or type www.ckdiggs.com into your browser.

New features allow you to view this blog and our Facebook and Twitter updates right from the site.  Also, if you would like to join our email list, just enter your email address into the site tool at the bottom right of the home page and you'll start getting emails to keep you up to date with everything we do! 

We'd love some feedback on the new site... do you think it's awesome like I do?  Do you think it sucks?  Let us know!

Thanks,

Sten

I can't believe it's already August; seems like the summer is just flying by!

Like I said in the last post, we've changed our Beer of the Month offering to all the Short's brews.  This includes the following beers:

Bellaire Brown
Pandemonium Pale Ale
and Soft Parade

(My favorite is the Pandemonium, but I'll let you pick your winner.)


Sten

Sad news for Brooklyn Lager lovers; great news for fans of Short's crazy brews...

There's been a change of plans.  We're changing our Beer of the Month offering from Brooklyn to the three Short's varieties for August:  Pandemonium Pale Ale, Bellaire Brown and Soft Parade.
Three choices just means more to love, and drink!  All three will be $3.50 each, all month long.

Tonight is finally the night for this event!

Tickets are still available for purchase.  All of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Lighthouse PATH of Oakland County.  So, if you're looking for something fun to do on this Saturday night, come in and party while supporting a great cause!

Hope to see you tonight!

Hey guys,

As always, we have all draft beers on special for $3.50 from 3pm until 7pm this evening and the same time on Saturdays.  Where else can you get great drafts for just $3.50?  It's the perfect way to start the weekend!  If you're not a beer lover, we always have margaritas for $3 too!

Also on special on Fridays is our famous Fish and Chips!

It's happening. 

You've all heard the rumors...

After 13 years of amazing service, Haley, my favorite bartender (and I'm guessing yours too) is taking a position with HP.  Her last day is Wednesday July 27th starting at 5pm.  If you can find the time, come in and say hi (and goodbye) one more time.  (Chris is still pushing for her to pick up a shift every once in a while, but don't tell her that!)

Haley, we wish you all the best!

Stone Brewing's Arrogant Bastard Ale

We've stocked this beer for as long as I can remember.  I think that most people try it because of the interesting name it has, but maybe not.  Advertised as "Liquid Arrogance" by the experts at Stone Brewing, they also have this to say about the brew:

"This is an aggressive ale. You probably won’t like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We would suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory."

Other Stone products we carry include the Ruination IPA and the Stone Smoked Porter (bottles).
Check out the rest of what Stone Brewing has to offer here. 

Sten

PS- We have half off appetizers on Mondays as well as the 20 cent wings!

Among the many drafts available is the new-ish Arbor Brewing Company Blonde.  We've had this beer for a few weeks but let's chat about it anyway?  It's local and delicious!

Here's what the experts at RateBeer.com have to say about this brew:

"This is a sophisticated fruit ale that doesn’t forget it’s a beer. Rich and flavorful medium bodied beer with a fresh, floral strawberry aroma. Citrus, spice, and fruit are blended seamlessly for a subtle yet distinct flavor that never turns too sweet."

This draft is only available during summer months so get it before it's gone!

Hey all,


I hope everyone is doing their best to avoid these high temps today.  Hopefully you're hanging by the pool or hiding inside with some air conditioning. 

Beat the heat at Diggs!

Cool down with a cold brew?  (This heat is seriously ridiculous.)
Don't forget about our $3 margaritas!

Also, any large salad is just $6 all day today, so stop in for a "cool" meal.

See you soon.

Sten

Don't forget about this great event!  Tickets are $20 and 10 percent of purchases will be donated to Lighthouse!

We just got a new beer!  Atwater Brewing's Dirty Blonde.  The commercial description of this brew is: "Made with unmalted wheat, coriander and orange peel to help you live smart and enjoy everyday." 
Think this is a nice, light, summer beer; easy to drink and refreshing.  I do think the "orange peel aroma" actually smells like Froot Loops. =) Try one today and let us know what you think!

Sten

Hey All,

Just wanted to let you all know about an event we're hosting July 30th.  Creations Salon and CK Diggs will donate 10 percent of all sales from this fundraising effort to Lighthouse.  Representatives will be available from many donors also involved in the effort.  Tickets will be available for purchase to this event which include a goodie bag, a complimentary drink and much more!  Door prizes and raffles will be going on for participants, so bring your friends and have some fun!

For more information on Lighthouse, please click here or visit http://www.lighthouseoakland.org/path.php

Hope to see you all at the fundraiser!

Hey All,

It's the final day of our Anniversary Celebration!

We will have the following Specials Tonight:

$3.50 Drafts during Happy Hour (3p-7p)
Select Drafts available for purchase in a souvenir 13th Anniversary Pint Glass for $5.50
and hourly specials too!

CK DIGGS POWER HOUR
Drink Specials Offered Friday June 10th
(While Supplies Last)

5pm: $2 Bud Light Bottles
6pm: $2 Summer Shandy 20oz Draft
7pm: $2 Margaritas
8pm: $2 Miller Lite Bottles
9pm: $2 Well Drinks
10pm: $2 Razberi Lemonade
11pm: $1 PBR Cans
12pm: $2 Labatt Light Draft

We'd like to thank you again for a great 13 years!
Hope to see some of you tonight!

Sten

The first night of the Anniversary was a blast!

In our box of give-a-ways I found a bottle-opener that was shaped like a shark! 

Not much else to report.
I hope everyone is finding ways to avoid the heat.

The celebration continues tomorrow.  Hope to see you there =)

Sten

Hey Guys,

Just sending out a reminder that tomorrow starts our 3 day celebration... It's our 13th Anniversary!  We are so lucky to have such amazing customers!  Of course we'll have the neon colored frisbees to hand out and the 13th Anniversary pint glasses available all 3 days.  There will be complementary appetizer munchies set up from 5:30pm to 7:00pm too.

I'm pretty excited, and we hope to see you all there!

Other News?
This super-hot weather is making being inside basically torture, so here are some suggestions to enjoy the outdoors and CK Diggs at the same time!

1.  Sit on the patio for dinner or just for drinks
2.  Get some carry-out and have a picnic!
3.  Have an outdoor party!  Luau maybe?  We offer catering services! Call for more details.

If you don't enjoy the outdoors, you could:

1.  Eat inside CK Diggs.
2.  Get carry-out and have a "picnic" in your living room.
3.  Have an indoor party!  (We can cater that too.)

Those are all the great ideas I have.

Have a great day everyone!

-Sten

Hey guys,

We will be celebrating our 13th Anniversary June 8th, 9th and 10th!

It's pretty amazing how the time has flown by, not that I've been with CK for quite that long, but pretty close.  We'll be having complimentary appetizers from 5:30 to 7:00 all three nights, give-a-ways and drink specials too!  I'm looking forward to getting my 13th Anniversary pint glasses, which will be available during the celebration.

Come party with us!  We wouldn't still be here without all of you!  Thank you!

Hey Guys,

It's been a little while since I've updated, but things have been pretty busy.

So, what's new at Diggs?

Red Wings are out of the playoffs :(
But the Bruins win tonight was amazing!

The Patio is Open!
It's been raining so often lately that we haven't had it open as much as I'd like, but hopefully all this bad weather will stop and we can welcome nice sun-shiny days for the rest of the summer.

Memorial Day:
We will be opening at 3pm on Saturday May 28th.
We will be closed on Memorial Day, May 30th.

New Website:
www.ckdiggs.com will be getting a face-lift!  It's about time!  I'll keep you posted as to the date we launch the new site.

That's about it for now.  Does anyone have any news/updates on the possible NFL lockout?  I keep hearing different things about it...

Sten

I'm  letting the world know what our new Summer beers are since it's been so nice out lately...

• Summer Shandy
• Sam Adams Summer Ale
• Newcastle Summer Ale
• Woodchuck Summer (Bottle)
• Magic Hat Vinyl

I'm also counting Hoegaarden as a "Summer" beer, because it just strikes me as that, although we have it available year-round.  Any suggestions for more Summer Brews?  Let us know!

On a much much much much sadder note, watching the Wings lose was the most painful part of the day.  Does anyone think we can beat the odds and win four games in a row?   I'm choosing to be a believer!  Go Wings!

We now have Twitter (I'm getting over my fear and trying it out).  My favorite person to follow so far is Conan O'Brien on my personal account @kristynzigo... but you can check us out at @CK_Diggs.  We need some followers, as we only have two at the moment.  A big Thanks to @baseball_mlb and @AirWolF13th for being the first and second!

Can anyone tell me what the # means and when to use it?  (I need Twitter-Assistance.)

 Since last time I was talking about the summer specials, I should mention the new daily specials too, pictured on the left.  The burger and fries special along with the pizza special were a pretty big hit the last two days... I hope customers are just as happy about the $5 You Choose Two Combo.  Being a completely broke college student, I love finding deals!  This is less expensive than most quick dining restaurants and we bring the food right to you at a table!  I hate how some places give you those buzzer things or call out your name loudly, making CK Diggs way better to me!

Come check out the specials!

Sten

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you know about the new specials menu we started today.  This menu runs from May 1st until August 31st.  We still offer the entire regular menu as well, there are just more choices now!

My new favorite is the Veggie Burger with Sweet Potato Fries!  I don't know exactly what the ingredients are, but they sure were delicious, especially when I added cheese tomatoes and some ketchup to the mix.  Sweet potato fries = yum!


The Spinach Salad is a returning favorite from last summer along with the Turkey Ranch Rollup.

I tried the Southwestern Eggrolls this morning and thought they were a great little starter.  I like to dip them in our house fajita dressing rather than the sweet and sour that it comes with, but the choice is yours when you order them of course!

I haven't tried the Firecracker Linguini yet, but I'll keep you posted... or try it and tell me how it is!  It sounds spicy!

Talk to you all later.

-Sten

Hello All,

It's been a little while, but I just had to write and let everyone know that on Thursday April 28th CK Diggs will be hosting a fundraiser for the Make A Wish Foundation run by Avondale Highschoolers!  The event is open all day long (11a-12a) and a portion of the day's sales will be donated to this awesome cause.  Please come in to show your support if you can! 

If you are already planning on attending, be sure to bring your flyer with you!

See you soon,

Sten

What a busy night!

So nice to see so many familiar faces... and so many Avondale families!  It seemed like everyone in the whole restaurant knew each other.

The Tigers pulled out a great win in a ten-inning game.  Jim Leyland had this to say: "I wouldn't have gotten this win tonight if I didn't have the players. It's all about the players and it always will be."  Congrats on his 1,500 managerial career wins!

Met some one who reads our blog today.  (Hi Kevin!)  So exciting!

Getting psyched for the Wings game tomorrow!

-Sten

What a great day for Detroit sports!  Wins for the Tigers, Pistons and Red Wings!


I didn't actually watch the Pistons game, but according to ESPN they slid by with a win against the 76ers: 104 to 100.
Jordanne and I went to the Tigers game this afternoon (Thanks for the tickets, Chris!), and although I now resemble a lobster due to my wicked sunburn, the weather was perfect and the win made the day even better.  The crowd was smaller than any other game I've been to, but I doubt many people can get off work to go to game in the middle of the day on a Wednesday. 
Later, while working, we got to watch the Wings start the playoffs right with a win against the Coyotes.  Being a huge Wings fan, you all know how happy this makes me.  I hope Zetterberg returns soon though... I always think Datsyk is sad without him, not that it kept him from scoring!  Great to see so many fellow Wings fans at Diggs tonight!



To talk about more of our drafts:
Short's Brews are on special this month, all just $3.50...
Here's a little information on each pulled directly from the Short's Website.  For more information on Short's Brewing, please visit www.shortsbrewing.com

Short's Bellaire Brown:  American Brown Ale

"A full flavored brown ale that derives sweet caramel and toasted qualities from four different kinds of malt and specialty grains. Select hop varieties add enticing aroma to the nose and create a dry finish. This ale is so dark and rich, it’s hardly classifiable as brown, but is certainly considered a delicious masterpiece."  6.6 percent ABV
(I think this beer has a slight chocolate taste)

Short's Pandemonium Pale Ale:  American Pale Ale

"This coppered colored American pale ale lends its hue to hearty two row malts and hand selected specialty grains. Hop additions balance the wort, resulting in a tasty union of flavors and earthy aromas. Behold the bitter hysteria!"  5 percent ABV

Short's Soft Parade:  Fruit Infused Rye Ale

"This gourmet specialty is engineered of toasted rye flakes and two row malted barley. Loaded with pureed strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, we refer to this fermented potion as a fruit infused rye ale. The result is a refreshing fruit delicacy that’s easy to drink, appealing to look at, and finishes dry."  8 percent ABV
(This beer is strong, drink carefully, served in a 10oz snifter)

That's all for now,

-Sten

Let's take a minute to talk about one of my favorite beers: Guinness.

This beer is categorized as a dry stout, and has 4.1 percent alcohol.

It's true, Guinness is a stout.  It's dark, and does the whole cascading thing, and isn' t carbonated like other most other beers.  It takes a few minutes to pour correctly, 119 seconds according to Guinness' website, so don't be surprised if it takes your server a little longer to bring to you.

I used to hear about Guinness being extremely heavy, "a meal in a glass," needing to be cut with a knife and fork, etc, but it's a lie.  I promise.  Very light-tasting for a stout and only 125 calories per pint, which is less than Labatt Light and many other "light" beers.

PS- Half and Half's are amazing and can be made with just about anything, the most common being Black and Tans (Guinness and Bass Ale).  We like Guinness and Fuller's London Pride.  Some like using Blue Moon, commonly called, "Black and Blue."  The latest creation at Diggs is a pairing with Short's Soft Parade... still trying to think of a name for that combo.  Any suggestions?
Like I said, it's one of my favorites. Try it!

-Sten

Hello!

Hello,

First off, if you frequent CK Diggs, I'd like to personally thank you!  You keep us in business, and personally, you all keep me company and we are grateful for both!  Thank you for your patronage!  I hope you keep coming to see us!

A few employees were tossing around the idea of starting a blog for the restaurant, so here I am, blogging.  I'm not too sure everything we'll be writing about, but Jeff, one of our waiters, has decided to become an expert on our beers and let you know the details on them... What a tough job!  I'll try to help too.


I'll be filling you in on CK Diggs happenings and other thoughts since I'm pretty chatty. 

We have a Facebook account too, but sometimes the 400 characters it gives you to write just isn't enough.  If you like us, "Like" us at www.facebook.com/ckdiggs and be sure to print out the coupon available in the photos section as many times as you'd like.  We don't have a Twitter, because Twitter freaks me out a little and I don't know why.  Maybe soon?

Check back for updates. Comments are more than welcome!

-Sten