Tag: Food
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New owner of Little Italy Pizza expands the menu with Italian comfort foods; hopes to grow and continue East Side legacy
Eastpointe, MI — A neighborhood pizzeria on Metro Detroit’s East Side, slinging za for nearly 70 years, is expanding its menu options and footprint under new ownership. In mid-July, one of my foodie associates introduced me to Little Italy Pizza in Eastpointe and its new owner, Sean Katchuba. Little Italy Pizza has been an Eastpointe…
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Culinary Combo Bakery in Southfield has some of the best baked goods I’ve ever enjoyed — period
Southfield, MI — In mid-June, I had an epiphany while I was at work. Despite my nearly one hundred foodie adventures since launching my blog, I realized I hadn’t really dedicated any culinary expeditions to the numerous bakeries around Metro Detroit. I’ve mentioned it several times in previous posts, but I’m not the biggest enthusiast…
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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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Hundreds attend exhilarating Iron Chef Detroit II, a culinary fundraiser for Cass Community Social Services
Detroit, MI — Two chefs from prominent Detroit restaurants competed in an epic (but friendly) showdown Thursday night at Eastern Market Shed 5 for Iron Chef Detroit. In its second year, Iron Chef Detroit is a thrilling, live-cooking competition showcasing two chefs from Detroit restaurants competing in three rounds judged by a panel of local…
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ShiangMi in Farmington Hills is a hidden gem for Hunan-fusion cuisine
Farmington Hills, MI — On Wednesday, May 28th, I embarked on a rare foodie adventure for lunch during a workday. One of my weather-focused colleagues had recommended a restaurant he recently discovered near our news station and had suggested wanting to check it out at some point. So, on that particular day, I decided to…
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Celebrating a best friend’s birthday at Adelina in downtown Detroit
Detroit, MI — It’s been several weeks since my last foodie adventure post, due partly to back-to-back weekend trips near and far and temporarily prioritizing other interests and hobbies like golf and downtown Detroit adventures with friends. As I was starting to feel the itch to showcase a foodie adventure (and believe me, there were…
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Beloved Clawson sushi eatery Sozai closes; James Beard Award winning Chef Sato returning to the PNW
Clawson, MI — It’s with deep foodie remorse that I have to share and now reflect on the closure of Sozai. The sushi restaurant just west of downtown Clawson was a true gem of an establishment, revered for its sustainable approach to sushi and its award-winning Chef and owner, Hajime Sato. Despite living back in…
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Grey Ghost Detroit’s new burger venture Little Ghost is gearing up for a summer debut in Ferndale
Ferndale, MI — There’s some exciting news for foodies and fans of Grey Ghost Detroit’s popular burger, which is the focus of a new venture set to debut this summer near downtown Ferndale! Four Man Ladder Hospitality announced their upcoming fourth concept, Little Ghost, earlier this month. The management team operates Grey Ghost, a popular…
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Popular NYC Korean street food eatery Witch Topokki expands to Michigan; wows with buffet options and stellar service
Troy, MI –Thanks to a new schedule at my job, I now have the luxury of conducting foodie adventures after work for proper dinner experiences! It couldn’t have come at a better time; about a week ago, I noticed a post on Instagram (what can I say? The algorithm knows me) advertising the Grand Opening…
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The Downtown Street Eats food truck rally returns to Detroit on Monday
Detroit, MI — As if you needed another excuse to adventure to Downtown Detroit these days, from warmer weather and Tigers games on the horizon to concerts, special events, or just enjoying the glow of a city reborn, the city is welcoming back an epic weekly rotating food truck experience for 2025! Back for its…
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