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Growing Canadian doughnut bar Mr. Puffs opens first U.S. location in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI — On Thursday, I was scrolling through social media during my lunch break when I happened upon a post from Metro Detroit News that stopped my thumb in its place — so, obviously, it had to involve food! I’m always on the hunt for foodie adventures to new restaurants and eateries, so…
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My cousin joined me for a follow-up adventure to Salute Taverna in Taylor to check out its revamped menu
Taylor, MI — Around the same time I was organizing a dinner to catch up with my former work associate, Gretchen, I was also coordinating a catch-up dinner with my cousin Adam, whom I hadn’t seen in several years. Partly due to the fact that I lived outside of Michigan for many years, and before…
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Lakeville Yacht Club adventure with friends yields an outstanding meal and scenic views
Addison Township, MI –For several weeks at the tail end of summer, a friend I’d gotten to know through my previous job and I were organizing a dinner to catch up. Despite having to reschedule a few times because of life and me catching a brief head cold, we finalized a day for me to…
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Star of India in Downtown Ferndale hits all the marks, from exquisite food and dining to hospitable service
Ferndale, MI — There are many phenomenal establishments for Indian cuisine along the southern stretch of Oakland County communities, from Novi to Ferndale and Royal Oak, giving Metro Detroiters the luxury of deciding between what’s closer or which is simply their preferred restaurant. I’ve adventured to several wonderful Indian restaurants over the years around Metro…
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New Ferndale restaurant Two Star provides great neighborhood dining and solid menu options
Ferndale, MI — One of Ferndale’s newest restaurants has been generating quite the buzz on social media and by word of mouth for the past month. So, naturally, I had to embark on a foodie adventure, not once, but twice, to check out Ferndale’s new neighborhood eatery. Before I started seeing Two Star shared around…
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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…
MI Foodie Adventures
In the name of all things food, we're going on an adventure!
