Category: Pizza Series
-
Viral social media pop-up Amelia Street Pizza Co. lands permanent home in Hazel Park
Photo Credit: Mark Kurlyandchik / Booth One Creative Hazel Park, MI — A Metro Detroit pizza enthusiast who launched a social media-driven grassroots operation out of his home has found a permanent location for his business in Hazel Park! I still remember the day several months ago when one of my best friends mentioned to…
-
New owner of Little Italy Pizza expands the menu with Italian comfort foods; hopes to grow and continue East Side legacy
Eastpointe, MI — A neighborhood pizzeria on Metro Detroit’s East Side, slinging za for nearly 70 years, is expanding its menu options and footprint under new ownership. In mid-July, one of my foodie associates introduced me to Little Italy Pizza in Eastpointe and its new owner, Sean Katchuba. Little Italy Pizza has been an Eastpointe…
-
The Downtown Street Eats food truck rally returns to Detroit on Monday
Detroit, MI — As if you needed another excuse to adventure to Downtown Detroit these days, from warmer weather and Tigers games on the horizon to concerts, special events, or just enjoying the glow of a city reborn, the city is welcoming back an epic weekly rotating food truck experience for 2025! Back for its…
-
Elephant & Co. perfects the pairing of Detroit-style pizza and craft beer with beer safari events
Detroit, MI — Move over wine and cheese night because pizza and beer pairings are where it’s at! And where better to indulge in this growing trend than one of the best states for craft beer, also home to a pizza-style created in Detroit! An opportunity was recently presented to check out a local brewery’s…
-
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…
-
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
-
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…
-
The history of Detroit-style pizza: All roads lead back to Buddy’s
Detroit, MI — I believe most Michiganders would agree that of the various food items our state is known for, there is perhaps none more internationally renowned than the Detroit-style pizza. While yes, we are indeed the “cherry capital of the world,” based on my national and international travels, that appears to be more of a…
-
A Father-Son Luncheon At Loui’s Pizza in Hazel Park
Hazel Park, MI — Since my parents moved to Traverse City after my dad retired from work, it’s not too often that I get to see them since I live in Metro Detroit. So when I do get to see them, I tend to make the most of it. In this case, my dad’s most…
MI Foodie Adventures 