Category: New Restaurants
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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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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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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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Detroit 75 Kitchen has outstanding sandwiches, sides, and is building recognition as a Detroit legacy brand
Detroit, MI — I’ve lived back in Metro Detroit for just over a year. While happily observing the resurgence of Detroit, I note one particular comparison from when I first arrived in Phoenix during the start of its glow-up in 2017 — food recognition. When a city is on the rise, I believe one contributing…
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New Indian restaurant Akshaya Patra in Farmington Hills brings the heat and packs some serious flavor
Farmington Hills, MI — On payday Fridays at work, I tend to allow myself the occasional splurge moment and will order out for dinner. About 90% of the time, I’ll treat myself to Hunan Town, which is just about five minutes up the road from my station, but on this particular Friday, I was feeling… spicy!…
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From food truck to brick-and-mortar, Argentinian Brava Empanadas opens in Northville
Northville, MI — Nothing warms the foodie heart more than witnessing success stories and seeing hardworking chefs achieve their goals. The City of Northville is host to one such chef, Silvia Parra McCarthy, who hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Silvia’s story and passion for cooking began when she was a young girl. As the years went…
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New Vietnamese restaurant in Warren is serving up packed, fresh-as-can-be bánh mì, pastries, and more
Warren, MI — Banh mi oh my, this new Vietnamese eatery in Warren is a must-try establishment for foodies and sandwich enthusiasts! I’ve long been a fan of this staple sandwich that hails from Vietnamese culture, which is typically a light sandwich on buttered fresh baguette bread with a mayonnaise or liver pâté spread, meat(s), and…
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