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Rumi’s Garden debuts in Grand Rapids as West Michigan’s first Afghan restaurant
Grand Rapids, MI — Earlier this summer, I received an e-mail from a reader who was a fan of my blog, and particularly my foodie adventure to Ariana Afghan Restaurant in Dearborn. This foodie inquiry came from Ali Mohsini, who owns Rumi’s Garden in Grand Rapids. Ali was really excited, having just recently opened his…
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Mezcal Mexican Restaurant celebrates three years at Midtown Detroit location
Detroit, MI — I’ve always been a huge fan of the wonderful tacos and food that I’ve enjoyed at Mezcal Mexican Restaurant over the years. So I was honored when the restaurant group invited me to their Midtown location as they celebrated their third anniversary. Owned by siblings Sandra Haro and Jose Granados, Mezcal Mexican Restaurant opened…
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Baobab Fare always hits the mark; a memorable taste of East African cuisine and culture in Detroit
Detroit, MI — As I start this adventure recap, I’d be remiss to own the fact that a blog post for Baobab Fare is long overdue, and that’s on me! I’ve adventured to Baobab Fare numerous times and shared the story of husband-and-wife co-owners Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere in previous adventures, and covered for…
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Cosmic Roots in Ferndale enlightens patrons through kava, alternative remedies, and plant power
Ferndale, MI — At the tail-end of March, the Pavilion Street Market held a grand opening as a new food hall concept near Downtown Ferndale. One of the five vendors inside, Treat Dreams, is the original owner of the space. The popular local ice cream joint shared their space with a former food tenant who…
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Midtown Smokehouse nears 1 year anniversary in Southfield; truly a hidden gem for phenomenal barbecue
Southfield, MI — I’ve returned from a brief break to share some big life updates and a new barbecue adventure! I took the last couple of weeks off from blogging (but never foodie adventuring) due to a major career change and moved to a new city. After 14 years, I closed the door to my…
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Downtown Ann Arbor’s new country bar The Ranch Honky Tonk brings the energy and solid food options
Ann Arbor, MI — Downtown Ann Arbor has a new live-music bar featuring country music, vibes, and solid food options. The Ranch Honky Tonk features a variety of Southwest-inspired dishes and ingredients, including green chiles, birria, carne asada, and a Sonoran hot dog. Music preferences aside, I was definitely intrigued by these menu items after…
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Amos Sami’s Shawarma announces major nationwide expansion
Southgate, MI –A week ago, a viral Metro Detroit establishment known for its crispy shawarmas shared a huge announcement on social media — they’re expanding nationwide! Amos Sami’s Shawarma posted the major milestone on their socials on April 13th. The post highlights 90 new locations, bringing the chain’s total to 102 locations in development across…
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Whiskeys on the Water in Wyandotte serves up some great food with friendly and exceptional service
Wyandotte, MI — I finally made it to downtown Wyandotte for another Downriver foodie adventure. My first adventure Downriver was to the City of Taylor, when I visited Salute Taverna for a friend’s special dinner event that he was hosting. Following that, I pondered when and where my next adventure would take me, and after…
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Smoked Lotus BBQ rebrands as Big Tex BBQ with plans to open in Ira Township
Photo Credit: Big Tex BBQ Facebook Ira Township, MI — A beloved barbecue crew that used to operate in Hazel Park has rebranded and plans to begin a new chapter in Ira Township later this spring. The pitmasters behind Smoked Lotus BBQ announced on social media at the beginning of March that “big things” were…
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Michigan’s 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists bring a national spotlight to our booming food scene and diverse agriculture
Lansing, MI — Michigan’s food scene continues to catapult itself into the national culinary spotlight. Six chefs and restaurateurs from across the state were nominated as semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Spanning across three different categories, our state is vying for awards in Best New Restaurant, Best New Bar, and Best Chef for…
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