Barbat Holdings, a West Bloomfield-based real estate investment firm, has acquired It’s a Matter of Taste, located at 2323 Union Lake Road in Commerce Township. The restaurant will be re-concepted as Aurora on the Lake by Prime Concepts Detroit, the hospitality group behind the popular Aurora Italiana brand. The transition will include renovations to the property, which sits on 11 acres along Union Lake, with plans to reopen in early 2025. Aurora on the Lake will offer a refined menu featuring steaks, seafood, and Italian cuisine, alongside gourmet carry-out options.

President-elect Donald Trump announced that Alina Habba, his senior adviser and attorney, will serve as counselor to the president. The appointment was shared through a post on Truth Social on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in which he wrote, “Alina has been a tireless advocate for Justice, a fierce Defender of the Rule of Law, and an invaluable Advisor to my Campaign and Transition Team. She has been unwavering in her loyalty, and unmatched in her resolve - standing with me through numerous ‘trials,’ battles, and countless days in Court.”