Tag: Foodie
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New BBQ joint Smokehaus Ferndale holds Grand Opening Tuesday night
Ferndale, MI — Of all the exciting foodie news and happenings buzzing around Metro Detroit these days, there was a new restaurant opening this month that I had been particularly looking forward to since the start of the year. Nearly a year after its inception, Owner Dana Taucher opened her second restaurant concept, Smokehaus Ferndale,…
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The James Beard Foundation’s ‘Taste America’ series visits Detroit
Detroit, MI — The James Beard Foundation visited the Motor City last Tuesday night to host a marvelous dinner as part of its Taste America program. The annual event, presented by Capitol One, is part of a series featuring chefs in 20 cities highlighting culinary creativity nationwide! Iconic chefs, known as the TasteTwenty, are hosting…
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Boutique chocolatier in Ferndale debuts Lions-themed chocolates ahead of upcoming season
Ferndale, MI — With the upcoming Detroit Lions regular season, we’re bound to see many restaurants, bakeries, and even chocolatiers around Metro Detroit crafting some Lions-themed foods, sweets, and baked treats! One such Lions-inspired item recently caught my eye from a post I saw on Instagram featuring a Blue Lion chocolate made by a Belgian…
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Renowned Ann Arbor Chef Ji Hye Kim opens new fast-casual vegetarian restaurant: Little Kim
Ann Arbor, MI — At the tail end of June, Chef Ji Hye Kim opened her second restaurant, Little Kim, in the Kerrytown neighborhood of downtown Ann Arbor. Ji Hye’s new vegetarian and vegan-forward concept is located right next to her flagship eatery, Miss Kim, in the northern corner of the Kerrytown courtyard. This popular…
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Little Ghost opens in Ferndale, entering the fast-casual scene with mouthwatering burgers and more
Ferndale, MI — On Tuesday, after months of anticipation and excitement, Four Man Ladder Hospitality opened the doors to its newest concept in downtown Ferndale: Little Ghost. The Detroit-based restaurant management company’s fourth concept is the team’s introduction to the fast-casual scene. The group is known for popular Detroit restaurants Grey Ghost Detroit and Basan,…
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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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