Tag: education
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RSA Foundation expands workplace opportunities for young adults with disabilities with coffee venture in Ferndale and Haney’s Restaurant in Center Line

Center Line, MI — To this day, one of my all-time favorite foodie adventures is one that didn’t actually focus on or revolve around food. When I shared the story of a great partnership between Rising Stars Academy and Detroit Wing Company just a little over a year ago, it reminded me of my passion…
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Metro Detroit chef establishes bodega-style deli with education and training programs for culinary-inspired local immigrants

Ferndale, MI — For several months, I had been keeping close tabs on the development of a new project in the former space of the Hilton Road Cafe in Ferndale. The owners of the popular local breakfast haunt announced one year ago that after 15 years of service, the cafe would be closing its doors.…
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Detroit Wing Company partners with Rising Stars Academy to provide workplace skill opportunities for young adults receiving special education
Roseville, MI — While food is often at the forefront of my mind and this blog, sometimes it takes a backseat when I discover a restaurant, company, or chef whose story is uplifting and incredibly beneficial for the community or the folks directly involved. My buddy Alex Urban from Near Perfect Media contacted me in late January…
