Tag: Detroit

• 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…

  Jeff Popovich

  November 29, 2024

  Food Blog, Pizza Series

  alcohol, beer, brewery, craft beer, Detroit, Detroit food, Detroit-style pizza, Eastern Market Brewing Company, Elephant & Co., Food, Foodie, Metro Detroit, Michigan, pairing food and drinks, pizza, Restaurants, travel

• 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…

  Jeff Popovich

  September 13, 2024

  Cooking, dessert

  baking, berries, Black Business Month, chocolate, Cooking, dessert, Detroit, Detroit Berry Company, Food, Foodie, fruit, Gabrielle Reed, Metro Detroit, Michigan, restaurant, small business owner, strawberries

• Side Hustle Lounge expands the awesome vibes of Mootz Pizzeria and features some superb small plate bites

  

  Detroit, MI — Due to my busy (and sometimes hectic) schedule, I rarely get to revisit some of the previous establishments I’ve featured. Fortunately, the last time I was at Mootz Pizzeria in downtown Detroit a few months ago, I was given a sneak peek of their expansion project: Side Hustle Lounge. I glanced around…

  Jeff Popovich

  September 4, 2024

  New Restaurants

  bar food, cocktails, Detroit, Food, Foodie, Italian cuisine, meatballs, Michigan, Mootz Pizzeria, pizza, restaurant, Side Hustle Lounge, small plates

• 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

  Jeff Popovich

  June 22, 2024

  Food Blog, Pizza Series

  blog, Detroit, Detroit-style pizza, Food, Foodie, homebuying, Metro Detroit, Michigan, pizza, real estate, Redfin

• Detroit nonprofit opens new restaurant in Midtown: Epiphany – Nain Rouge Kitchen

  Detroit, MI — A Detroit nonprofit has introduced a new concept to the Midtown scene housed in the former Vigilante Kitchen/Smith & Co. establishment on Seldon Street. Epiphany – Nain Rouge Kitchen is the latest concept development announced by Soil2Service, with a focus on community and cuisine. Epiphany is being led by Soil2Service Executive Director Jeremy Abbey…

  Jeff Popovich

  May 9, 2024

  Food Blog, New Restaurants

  Detroit, Detroit Institute of Gastronomy, Epiphany – Nain Rouge Kitchen, Food, Foodie, Metro Detroit, Michigan, Midtown, Midtown Detroit, New Restaurants, nonprofit, restaurant, Soil2Service

• Chef Gabriella Baldwin discusses her latest Food Network competition show and the spotlight on Michigan’s culinary scene

  Macomb, MI — It has been exciting times for some Michigan chefs along the foodie front in recent weeks. On April 3rd, the James Beard Foundation announced the 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards finalists, including two Michigan chefs/restauranters. This final round list vastly narrowed the field since my last report from when the semifinalists were announced…

  Jeff Popovich

  May 5, 2024

  Cooking, Food Blog

  24 in 24, chef, Cooking, cooking competition show, Detroit, Food, Food Network, Foodie, Gabriella Baldwin, Macomb, Michigan, restaurant, Testa Barra

• Conversations with Jon Kung: Detroit chef shares his culinary journey and discusses the evolution of the city’s food scene

  Detroit, MI — When it comes to the food scene of Detroit, it’s apparent that it has developed and grown exponentially in recent years. There’s been an explosion of new restaurants, mom-and-pop eateries, and renowned chefs throughout Corktown, Midtown, Downtown, Rivertown, and neighborhoods throughout the city as its resurgence continues. Detroit is now home to…

  Jeff Popovich

  April 14, 2024

  Food Blog

  author, chef, content creator, Detroit, Eatóri Market, influencer, Jon Kung, Kung Food, Metro Detroit, Michigan, Shinola Hotel, social media, SPKRBOX, third culture cooking, TikTok

• Green Dot Stables is a paradise for scrumptious craft sliders in Detroit

  Detroit, MI — Since moving back to Metro Detroit about a year and a half ago, I’ve received dozens of restaurant recommendations from family, friends, and even some of my wonderful readers! One restaurant in particular that several friends have routinely suggested is Green Dot Stables in Detroit. This popular bar and grill concept opened…

  Jeff Popovich

  March 15, 2024

  Burger Series, Food Blog

  burger, Christine Driscoll, Corktown, Detroit, Food, Foodie, Green Dot Stables, Jacques Driscoll, Lansing, Michigan, sliders

• The 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists have been announced, including several great Michigan representatives!

  Detroit, MI – On Wednesday, the James Beard Foundation announced the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for the James Beard Awards. For some in the restaurant industry, receiving this call or notice for a nomination can feel like Christmas morning. The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization that celebrates and supports the people…

  Jeff Popovich

  January 28, 2024

  Cooking, Food Blog, New Restaurants

  Chefs, Chicago, Detroit, Food, Foodie, James Beard Awards, James Beard Awards 2024, Metro Detroit, Michigan, restaurant

• Yelp releases ‘Top 100 U.S. Restaurants for 2024,” except something’s missing — Michigan!

  Detroit, MI — While at work on Tuesday, I noticed that Yelp published its 2024 list of Top 100 places to eat across the United States. I often look forward to this annual lengthy list as an avid traveler and foodie for recommendations when I’m out adventuring near and far. However, after scanning the length of…

  Jeff Popovich

  January 25, 2024

  Food Blog, New Restaurants

  awards, Chefs, Detroit, Food, Foodie, James Beard Awards, list, Metro Detroit, Michigan, restaurant, West Michigan, Yelp, Yelp Top 100 Restaurants