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How a snack craving led to a flourishing small business: Detroit Berry Company
Detroit, MI — It all started with satisfying a sweet tooth for Gabrielle Reed, who now finds herself at the helm of a burgeoning berry business in Detroit. Gabrielle is the Owner and Lead Chocolatier of the Detroit Berry Company, which specializes in custom chocolate-covered strawberries. Before breaking into the berry biz, Gabrielle never necessarily…
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Side Hustle Lounge expands the awesome vibes of Mootz Pizzeria and features some superb small plate bites
Detroit, MI — Due to my busy (and sometimes hectic) schedule, I rarely get to revisit some of the previous establishments I’ve featured. Fortunately, the last time I was at Mootz Pizzeria in downtown Detroit a few months ago, I was given a sneak peek of their expansion project: Side Hustle Lounge. I glanced around…
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Hudson’s Place is a homerun trifecta for artisan pizzas, top-notch café drinks, and gelato
Bloomfield Township, MI — I visited a lovely coffee shop last week in Bloomfield Township that not only brews stellar coffee but also serves remarkable pizza and gelato. Hudson’s Place’s sensational food, gelato, and drinks are curated through meticulous research and development by husband-and-wife owners Tom and Amanda Quni. Hudson’s Place opened earlier this year…
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My first foodie adventure to Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth lived up to the hype and more
Plymouth, MI — Despite spending my teen years growing up not far off in Northville, I surprisingly had never heard of the beloved Plymouth establishment until recently moving back to Michigan. It wasn’t until an unfortunate tragedy last year that I learned of the historic log cabin restaurant Karl’s Cabin. I was at work on…
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Noori Pocha/Chicken in Clawson is a phenomenal must-try Korean dining experience
Clawson, MI –My first foodie adventure to downtown Clawson last summer was quite the discovery. I found a trove of foodie destinations covering an array of cuisines from tacos to sushi, Mexican, barbecue, Japanese, classic diners, and more. One of the first establishments that caught my eye was Noori Pocha, which appeared to be an…
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The wings at Celina’s Bar and Grill in Madison Heights are on par with the best I’ve ever had
Madison Heights, MI — Another Madison Heights eatery has captivated my attention (and stomach), quickly establishing itself as home to the best chicken wings I’ve had in Michigan and tied for the best I’ve ever had! This past weekend, I was in desperate need of groceries, so like any typical millennial adult, I took out…
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Tu Taco Tienda Mexicana in Madison Heights is my new go-to spot for burritos and tacos!
Madison Heights, MI — It’s always exciting foodie news to share when you can confirm (even double-confirmed with a follow-up visit) that a nearby restaurant has become a “go-to” spot. Whatever the reason or cuisine may be, everyone has their local go-to spots for their favorite dishes. Something that connects them to their communities through…
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MI Foodie Adventures featured in Redfin blog post for those interested in moving to Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI — Check out my recent contribution to a Redfin article: STORY: Cruising the Motor City: Essential Detroit, Michigan Bucket List
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A four-day weekend spent as a ‘Foodiecation’ resulted in some great adventures!
Macomb/Plymouth/Clawson, MI — I recently enjoyed a four-day weekend, some eagerly awaited time off from work, albeit my original plans for my vacation fell through. Months ago, when I initially requested time off, my hope was to attend the 2024 James Beard Awards, which were held this past weekend in downtown Chicago. I thoroughly researched…
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The pasta professionals at Mama Mucci’s in Canton give me a behind-the-scenes tour of the family business
Canton, MI — This story came together in such a cool way. My friend Morgan contacted me a few weeks ago to gauge my interest in a story about a Metro Detroit family that operates a pasta manufacturing company in Canton. Not only does this family supply pasta across the state, but they even ship…
MI Foodie Adventures
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MI Foodie Adventures 