Tag: Foodie
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Cosmic Roots in Ferndale enlightens patrons through kava, alternative remedies, and plant power
Ferndale, MI — At the tail-end of March, the Pavilion Street Market held a grand opening as a new food hall concept near Downtown Ferndale. One of the five vendors inside, Treat Dreams, is the original owner of the space. The popular local ice cream joint shared their space with a former food tenant who…
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Midtown Smokehouse nears 1 year anniversary in Southfield; truly a hidden gem for phenomenal barbecue
Southfield, MI — I’ve returned from a brief break to share some big life updates and a new barbecue adventure! I took the last couple of weeks off from blogging (but never foodie adventuring) due to a major career change and moved to a new city. After 14 years, I closed the door to my…
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Downtown Ann Arbor’s new country bar The Ranch Honky Tonk brings the energy and solid food options
Ann Arbor, MI — Downtown Ann Arbor has a new live-music bar featuring country music, vibes, and solid food options. The Ranch Honky Tonk features a variety of Southwest-inspired dishes and ingredients, including green chiles, birria, carne asada, and a Sonoran hot dog. Music preferences aside, I was definitely intrigued by these menu items after…
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Amos Sami’s Shawarma announces major nationwide expansion
Southgate, MI –A week ago, a viral Metro Detroit establishment known for its crispy shawarmas shared a huge announcement on social media — they’re expanding nationwide! Amos Sami’s Shawarma posted the major milestone on their socials on April 13th. The post highlights 90 new locations, bringing the chain’s total to 102 locations in development across…
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Whiskeys on the Water in Wyandotte serves up some great food with friendly and exceptional service
Wyandotte, MI — I finally made it to downtown Wyandotte for another Downriver foodie adventure. My first adventure Downriver was to the City of Taylor, when I visited Salute Taverna for a friend’s special dinner event that he was hosting. Following that, I pondered when and where my next adventure would take me, and after…
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Smoked Lotus BBQ rebrands as Big Tex BBQ with plans to open in Ira Township
Photo Credit: Big Tex BBQ Facebook Ira Township, MI — A beloved barbecue crew that used to operate in Hazel Park has rebranded and plans to begin a new chapter in Ira Township later this spring. The pitmasters behind Smoked Lotus BBQ announced on social media at the beginning of March that “big things” were…
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Michigan’s 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists bring a national spotlight to our booming food scene and diverse agriculture
Lansing, MI — Michigan’s food scene continues to catapult itself into the national culinary spotlight. Six chefs and restaurateurs from across the state were nominated as semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Spanning across three different categories, our state is vying for awards in Best New Restaurant, Best New Bar, and Best Chef for…
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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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Mabel Gray in Hazel Park surpasses expectations in every way; a Michelin Star-worthy dining experience
Hazel Park, MI — Albeit a foodie adventure long overdue, I couldn’t be more thrilled and ecstatic by how it turned out! My dining experience at the popular Mabel Gray in Hazel Park was one of the most top-tier I’ve had since I dined at Freya in Detroit’s Midtown district. From the ingeniousness of the…
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New Hazel Park restaurant Bar Gabi raises the bar with authentic, homemade Romanian cuisine
Hazel Park, MI — Near the tail-end of October, the new occupants of the former FRAME Bar in Hazel Park debuted a chef-driven restaurant featuring cuisine from their homeland, with an embrace of old and new world culinary traditions. For months, I’d been looking forward to this foodie adventure to check out Hazel Park’s newest…
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