Tag: Adventure
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Smoked Lotus BBQ was a remarkable hidden gem in Hazel Park — it will be missed
Hazel Park, MI — On Friday, I was finally able to stop by an exemplary establishment serving up some top-tier barbecue right down the street from where I live in Hazel Park. Smoked Lotus BBQ had been on my foodie radar for nearly two years, and like many places on my never-ending restaurant list, it…
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Dearborn’s new Ariana Restaurant is the city’s first Afghan eatery — and it’s amazing
Dearborn, MI — I visited Dearborn earlier this week for another foodie adventure with a work associate for lunch. This time around, we checked out the city’s newest and first-ever Afghan eatery: Ariana Afghan Restaurant. My colleague and I originally planned to visit Everest MoMo, a Nepalese establishment specializing in dumplings, but pivoted the day…
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BirminghamBURGER returns for a second year with more eateries and mouthwatering burgers to enjoy!
Birmingham, MI — I recently learned that a special month-long battle for the best burger in Birmingham was taking place. Organized by the Birmingham Shopping District, BirminghamBURGER 2025 started on the first of the month and runs through the end of October. Upon realizing it had been some time since I last foodie adventured for…
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New BBQ joint Smokehaus Ferndale holds Grand Opening Tuesday night
Ferndale, MI — Of all the exciting foodie news and happenings buzzing around Metro Detroit these days, there was a new restaurant opening this month that I had been particularly looking forward to since the start of the year. Nearly a year after its inception, Owner Dana Taucher opened her second restaurant concept, Smokehaus Ferndale,…
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Renowned Ann Arbor Chef Ji Hye Kim opens new fast-casual vegetarian restaurant: Little Kim
Ann Arbor, MI — At the tail end of June, Chef Ji Hye Kim opened her second restaurant, Little Kim, in the Kerrytown neighborhood of downtown Ann Arbor. Ji Hye’s new vegetarian and vegan-forward concept is located right next to her flagship eatery, Miss Kim, in the northern corner of the Kerrytown courtyard. This popular…
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Little Ghost opens in Ferndale, entering the fast-casual scene with mouthwatering burgers and more
Ferndale, MI — On Tuesday, after months of anticipation and excitement, Four Man Ladder Hospitality opened the doors to its newest concept in downtown Ferndale: Little Ghost. The Detroit-based restaurant management company’s fourth concept is the team’s introduction to the fast-casual scene. The group is known for popular Detroit restaurants Grey Ghost Detroit and Basan,…
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Culinary Combo Bakery in Southfield has some of the best baked goods I’ve ever enjoyed — period
Southfield, MI — In mid-June, I had an epiphany while I was at work. Despite my nearly one hundred foodie adventures since launching my blog, I realized I hadn’t really dedicated any culinary expeditions to the numerous bakeries around Metro Detroit. I’ve mentioned it several times in previous posts, but I’m not the biggest enthusiast…
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ShiangMi in Farmington Hills is a hidden gem for Hunan-fusion cuisine
Farmington Hills, MI — On Wednesday, May 28th, I embarked on a rare foodie adventure for lunch during a workday. One of my weather-focused colleagues had recommended a restaurant he recently discovered near our news station and had suggested wanting to check it out at some point. So, on that particular day, I decided to…
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Celebrating a best friend’s birthday at Adelina in downtown Detroit
Detroit, MI — It’s been several weeks since my last foodie adventure post, due partly to back-to-back weekend trips near and far and temporarily prioritizing other interests and hobbies like golf and downtown Detroit adventures with friends. As I was starting to feel the itch to showcase a foodie adventure (and believe me, there were…
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Beloved Clawson sushi eatery Sozai closes; James Beard Award winning Chef Sato returning to the PNW
Clawson, MI — It’s with deep foodie remorse that I have to share and now reflect on the closure of Sozai. The sushi restaurant just west of downtown Clawson was a true gem of an establishment, revered for its sustainable approach to sushi and its award-winning Chef and owner, Hajime Sato. Despite living back in…
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