Tag: Dinner
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My cousin joined me for a follow-up adventure to Salute Taverna in Taylor to check out its revamped menu
Taylor, MI — Around the same time I was organizing a dinner to catch up with my former work associate, Gretchen, I was also coordinating a catch-up dinner with my cousin Adam, whom I hadn’t seen in several years. Partly due to the fact that I lived outside of Michigan for many years, and before…
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Lakeville Yacht Club adventure with friends yields an outstanding meal and scenic views
Addison Township, MI –For several weeks at the tail end of summer, a friend I’d gotten to know through my previous job and I were organizing a dinner to catch up. Despite having to reschedule a few times because of life and me catching a brief head cold, we finalized a day for me to…
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Star of India in Downtown Ferndale hits all the marks, from exquisite food and dining to hospitable service
Ferndale, MI — There are many phenomenal establishments for Indian cuisine along the southern stretch of Oakland County communities, from Novi to Ferndale and Royal Oak, giving Metro Detroiters the luxury of deciding between what’s closer or which is simply their preferred restaurant. I’ve adventured to several wonderful Indian restaurants over the years around Metro…
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New Ferndale restaurant Two Star provides great neighborhood dining and solid menu options
Ferndale, MI — One of Ferndale’s newest restaurants has been generating quite the buzz on social media and by word of mouth for the past month. So, naturally, I had to embark on a foodie adventure, not once, but twice, to check out Ferndale’s new neighborhood eatery. Before I started seeing Two Star shared around…
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Rumi’s Garden debuts in Grand Rapids as West Michigan’s first Afghan restaurant
Grand Rapids, MI — Earlier this summer, I received an e-mail from a reader who was a fan of my blog, and particularly my foodie adventure to Ariana Afghan Restaurant in Dearborn. This foodie inquiry came from Ali Mohsini, who owns Rumi’s Garden in Grand Rapids. Ali was really excited, having just recently opened his…
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A stellar family dinner adventure to The Ledger in downtown Plymouth
Plymouth, MI — A couple of weeks ago, I met some of the leadership team and the sous chef from The Ledger during a foodie segment at my work. The Ledger is a fine-dining establishment smack dab in downtown Plymouth at the corner of S. Main Street and Penniman Avenue. Admittedly, I don’t make it…
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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…
