Tag: Detroit
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Mezcal Mexican Restaurant celebrates three years at Midtown Detroit location
Detroit, MI — I’ve always been a huge fan of the wonderful tacos and food that I’ve enjoyed at Mezcal Mexican Restaurant over the years. So I was honored when the restaurant group invited me to their Midtown location as they celebrated their third anniversary. Owned by siblings Sandra Haro and Jose Granados, Mezcal Mexican Restaurant opened…
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Baobab Fare always hits the mark; a memorable taste of East African cuisine and culture in Detroit
Detroit, MI — As I start this adventure recap, I’d be remiss to own the fact that a blog post for Baobab Fare is long overdue, and that’s on me! I’ve adventured to Baobab Fare numerous times and shared the story of husband-and-wife co-owners Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere in previous adventures, and covered for…
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Smoked Lotus BBQ rebrands as Big Tex BBQ with plans to open in Ira Township
Photo Credit: Big Tex BBQ Facebook Ira Township, MI — A beloved barbecue crew that used to operate in Hazel Park has rebranded and plans to begin a new chapter in Ira Township later this spring. The pitmasters behind Smoked Lotus BBQ announced on social media at the beginning of March that “big things” were…
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Michigan’s 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists bring a national spotlight to our booming food scene and diverse agriculture
Lansing, MI — Michigan’s food scene continues to catapult itself into the national culinary spotlight. Six chefs and restaurateurs from across the state were nominated as semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Spanning across three different categories, our state is vying for awards in Best New Restaurant, Best New Bar, and Best Chef for…
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Joe Louis Southern Kitchen’s new location in Southfield scores a winning round for lunch
Southfield, MI — I was finally able to cross a longstanding restaurant off my foodie adventure list recently, following an epic lunch that left me KO’ed (via food coma) afterward! I had been wanting to visit Joe Louis Southern Kitchen in Detroit’s New Center district for over a year now, so when I heard the…
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La Pecora Nera has sensational Italian deli sandwiches and plans to open a new location in Plymouth
Farmington, MI — Cheers to 2026! We have a lot of foodie adventures to look forward to this year, but perhaps even more exciting is that soon we’ll be celebrating my 100th foodie adventure, as well as this food blog’s three-year anniversary. So what better way to kick off the new year than with a…
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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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The James Beard Foundation’s ‘Taste America’ series visits Detroit
Detroit, MI — The James Beard Foundation visited the Motor City last Tuesday night to host a marvelous dinner as part of its Taste America program. The annual event, presented by Capitol One, is part of a series featuring chefs in 20 cities highlighting culinary creativity nationwide! Iconic chefs, known as the TasteTwenty, are hosting…
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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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Little Liberia debuts summer pop-up series at Brewery Faisan ahead of brick-and-mortar opening in Detroit
Detroit, MI — Just over a week ago, I attended a pop-up event for Little Liberia at Brewery Faisan near downtown Detroit’s Rivertown District for some heavenly food and an update from Chef Ameneh Marhaba on her upcoming brick-and-mortar location. Little Liberia is Ameneh’s culinary homage to her homeland, where she grew up learning how…
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