Category: Food Blog
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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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Enduring Detroit staple, Joe Muer Seafood, embarks on Nashville expansion
Detroit, MI — A long-standing name in the Detroit culinary scene, Joe Muer Seafood, is expanding out-of-state to the Music City! The eatery, which has been owned in name and operation since 2011 by the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, is set to open its Nashville location on August 23rd in the Capital View district. The…
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New restaurant Vigilante Kitchen opens in Midtown Detroit with a focus toward addiction recovery
Diners can expect elevated Midwestern cuisine with Asian influences and French roots Detroit, MI — It’s not too often you come across a restaurant where the goal of supporting and improving the lives and well-being of its staff is so enshrined and embedded at its core you can’t help but feel inspired. On top of…
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A last-minute taco pivot for the win in downtown Clawson!
Clawson, MI — The weekend started like déjà vu, getting up for an early tee time, hoping the expected rain would be light or nonexistent until we finished. I went golfing Saturday morning with my roommate and one of our longtime friends from Northville. While playing a round of 18 is always a highlight, it will…
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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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