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Detroit Wing Company partners with Rising Stars Academy to provide workplace skill opportunities for young adults receiving special education
Roseville, MI — While food is often at the forefront of my mind and this blog, sometimes it takes a backseat when I discover a restaurant, company, or chef whose story is uplifting and incredibly beneficial for the community or the folks directly involved. My buddy Alex Urban from Near Perfect Media contacted me in late January…
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The 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists have been announced, including several great Michigan representatives!
Detroit, MI – On Wednesday, the James Beard Foundation announced the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for the James Beard Awards. For some in the restaurant industry, receiving this call or notice for a nomination can feel like Christmas morning. The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization that celebrates and supports the people…
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Cuban-inspired Frita Batidos serves up some mouth-watering pulled pork and hearty chorizo burgers in downtown Detroit
Detroit, MI — During the week between Christmas and New Years, I issued a poll on the MI Foodie Adventures social media pages to help determine my next adventure. The two options were between a cool taco joint and a Cuban-inspired eatery. The responses overwhelmingly favored the Cuban restaurant on both my personal and MI Foodie Adventure…
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A year of foodie firsts, and to many more foodie adventures ahead
Hazel Park, MI — With the start of the new year, I thought now would be a good time to reflect on the past eight months since launching this blog and to share what’s ahead for future adventures. This blog has been a treasured aspect of my life for the past several months, and the…
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West Bloomfield’s Aurora Italiana excels with authentic dishes and immaculate ambiance
West Bloomfield, MI — It’s always a pleasure to revisit a place I’ve previously covered for a follow-up story, especially when that story involves delicious and authentic Italian cuisine! Earlier this year, in April (barely weeks after launching this blog), I published an article showcasing Prime Concept Detroit’s latest addition to their illustrious dining roster: Aurora Italiana. According to…
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New Midtown Detroit eatery The Eagle has game-changing fried chicken, exceptional sides
Detroit, MI — I’m back on the foodie grind, this time to check out a Midtown Detroit newcomer specializing in fried chicken! I was given the heads up about The Eagle, a new amiable establishment that opened at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Stimson Street, just south of Mack Avenue. The word has yet to…
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Mootz Pizzeria has sensational pizza, pasta, and an energized staff pushing for new heights in downtown Detroit
Detroit, MI — I walked out of a parking garage next to The Belt in downtown Detroit on a lovely Fall afternoon this past Thursday. The sun was doing its best to break through sections of cloud, illuminating the hustle and bustle of a growing, noisy downtown around midday. I usually try to make it…
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Delicious Sunday brunch at Màre Mediterranean in downtown Birmingham
Birmingham, MI — I have admittedly been missing in foodie action for the past two weeks. This was partly due to the fact I was back in Phoenix for a few days earlier this month, celebrating two of my best friends out there getting married, and partly because sometimes I need a break from the…
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