Tag: dessert
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Owner of Sister Pie discusses community collaborations; what’s ahead for beloved Detroit bakery
Detroit, MI — Earlier this year, the owner of a bakery on Detroit’s East Side made a difficult decision to pause regular business operations. Lisa Ludwinski, the Owner and Founder of Sister Pie, announced on social media in late May that the business wouldn’t be able to sustain operations in its current state and had…
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Boutique chocolatier in Ferndale debuts Lions-themed chocolates ahead of upcoming season
Ferndale, MI — With the upcoming Detroit Lions regular season, we’re bound to see many restaurants, bakeries, and even chocolatiers around Metro Detroit crafting some Lions-themed foods, sweets, and baked treats! One such Lions-inspired item recently caught my eye from a post I saw on Instagram featuring a Blue Lion chocolate made by a Belgian…
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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…
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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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New Mochinut location opens in Berkley offering creative treats, hefty Korean hot dogs, and refreshing boba teas
Berkley, MI — A few days before heading out for a week-long trip to Phoenix to visit some friends, I noticed a new donut shop of sorts was preparing to open in Berkley—not any old donut shop, but a new location for the ever-expanding Mochinut! This Hawaiian-crafted concept combines an American donut with Japanese mochi,…
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Foodie friend Robert Stempkowski hosts tasting for new Southwest-inspired menu at Salute Taverna in Taylor
Taylor, MI — A fellow foodie and good friend, Robert Stempkowski, reached out last week and invited me to a special event he was curating. Some may remember Robert from my foodie adventure several months ago to SideStreet Diner in Grosse Point. I met up with Robert at the time, and we exchanged stories and…
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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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How a snack craving led to a flourishing small business: Detroit Berry Company
Detroit, MI — It all started with satisfying a sweet tooth for Gabrielle Reed, who now finds herself at the helm of a burgeoning berry business in Detroit. Gabrielle is the Owner and Lead Chocolatier of the Detroit Berry Company, which specializes in custom chocolate-covered strawberries. Before breaking into the berry biz, Gabrielle never necessarily…
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