Tag: lunch
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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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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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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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Wyandotte’s Taco Bros is a divinely authentic and flavorful taco experience
Royal Oak, MI — What better way to kick off the new year than with an unexpected foodie adventure! I was cruising up Woodward Avenue Thursday morning on the way to my optometrist for an annual eye exam when I noticed what appeared to be a new restaurant just south of 14 Mile Road. It…
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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…
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Noori Pocha/Chicken in Clawson is a phenomenal must-try Korean dining experience
Clawson, MI –My first foodie adventure to downtown Clawson last summer was quite the discovery. I found a trove of foodie destinations covering an array of cuisines from tacos to sushi, Mexican, barbecue, Japanese, classic diners, and more. One of the first establishments that caught my eye was Noori Pocha, which appeared to be an…
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Fellow foodie introduces me to one of the best neighborhood diners at SideStreet in Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe, MI — I’ve been connecting with some of my newer readers in recent weeks, which has led to some great restaurant suggestions and introductions to other foodies! One such foodie, whose path shares similarities to my own, happens to be Robert Stempkowski. Robert is a longtime food/restaurant writer and works for the Detroit…
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Delicious Sunday brunch at Màre Mediterranean in downtown Birmingham
Birmingham, MI — I have admittedly been missing in foodie action for the past two weeks. This was partly due to the fact I was back in Phoenix for a few days earlier this month, celebrating two of my best friends out there getting married, and partly because sometimes I need a break from the…
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