Tag: Dinner
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Maria Aldana’s culinary legacy expands with Raíces Mexican Cantina in Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights, MI — A new restaurant in Sterling Heights that opened its doors at the beginning of May has been at the top of my foodie destination list for several months, and this past weekend, I was finally able to pay Raíces Mexican Cantina a visit! Unfortunately, I missed the Grand Opening earlier this…
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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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A colleague’s recommendation led to a phenomenal, packed Mediterranean meal from Mr. Kabob’s Xpress in Southfield

Southfield, MI –An excellent food recommendation from my coworker Tim inspired this post. My colleague is quite the foodie himself and is quite savvy about the local food scene. Whether you need a new grab-and-go place or a hidden gem spot, Tim’s got you covered. Last week at work, Tim stopped by my desk and…
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My first foodie adventure to Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth lived up to the hype and more

Plymouth, MI — Despite spending my teen years growing up not far off in Northville, I surprisingly had never heard of the beloved Plymouth establishment until recently moving back to Michigan. It wasn’t until an unfortunate tragedy last year that I learned of the historic log cabin restaurant Karl’s Cabin. I was at work on…
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Noori Pocha/Chicken in Clawson is a phenomenal must-try Korean dining experience

Clawson, MI –My first foodie adventure to downtown Clawson last summer was quite the discovery. I found a trove of foodie destinations covering an array of cuisines from tacos to sushi, Mexican, barbecue, Japanese, classic diners, and more. One of the first establishments that caught my eye was Noori Pocha, which appeared to be an…
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Fellow foodie introduces me to one of the best neighborhood diners at SideStreet in Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe, MI — I’ve been connecting with some of my newer readers in recent weeks, which has led to some great restaurant suggestions and introductions to other foodies! One such foodie, whose path shares similarities to my own, happens to be Robert Stempkowski. Robert is a longtime food/restaurant writer and works for the Detroit…
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Sunday Funday Dinner
Hazel Park, MI — A typical Sunday for me these days consists of cooking a big fancy meal at some point in the day, especially since my ability to cook dinners during the weekdays was taken away by my schedule shift to nightside for my job. I used to cook my typical lavish array of…
