Category: Mexican cuisine
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Maria Aldana’s culinary legacy expands with Raíces Mexican Cantina in Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights, MI — A new restaurant in Sterling Heights that opened its doors at the beginning of May has been at the top of my foodie destination list for several months, and this past weekend, I was finally able to pay Raíces Mexican Cantina a visit! Unfortunately, I missed the Grand Opening earlier this…
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Wyandotte’s Taco Bros is a divinely authentic and flavorful taco experience
Royal Oak, MI — What better way to kick off the new year than with an unexpected foodie adventure! I was cruising up Woodward Avenue Thursday morning on the way to my optometrist for an annual eye exam when I noticed what appeared to be a new restaurant just south of 14 Mile Road. It…
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Maria Aldana’s culinary adventure continues with the opening of La Niña Churrería in Troy
Troy, MI — This is a wonderful follow-up story that I’ve been excited to share! I don’t get to catch up with the chefs and restauranteurs I’ve profiled as often as I’d like, so when I learned that one of my early features had achieved another culinary milestone in her career, I had to swing…
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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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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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MEX’s revamp in Bloomfield Hills delivers a modernized dining experience, along with some tasty new menu items
Bloomfield Hills, MI — When it comes to food recommendations, I’ll never say no to checking out new tacos! So when my buddy Jim recommended checking out the tacos and new menu items at MEX in Bloomfield Hills, I was down like a clown Charlie Brown. After mentioning/inquiring about the place to a few coworkers…
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Novi Taco Fest brought out some big crowds for great food on a beautiful weekend
Novi, MI — When I hear the word ‘tacos,’ consider me there. It usually doesn’t take much convincing, and whenever I hear about an upcoming taco fest, I’ll dedicate a few extra workouts to the treadmill days in advance in preparation! Tacos are a street food favorite for many. With the surge in food truck popularity…
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Royal Oak’s ramped up Taco Fest shines through on a rainy day
Royal Oak, MI — Even on a rainy day (Sunday), my determination for good vibes, music, and great tacos gave me the willpower to gear up some of my new equipment and head out for Royal Oak, destination: Taco Fest! It had been raining lightly for most of the morning, but I was hoping to catch…
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