Tag: Metro Detroit
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Dearborn’s new Ariana Restaurant is the city’s first Afghan eatery — and it’s amazing
Dearborn, MI — I visited Dearborn earlier this week for another foodie adventure with a work associate for lunch. This time around, we checked out the city’s newest and first-ever Afghan eatery: Ariana Afghan Restaurant. My colleague and I originally planned to visit Everest MoMo, a Nepalese establishment specializing in dumplings, but pivoted the day…
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Owner of Sister Pie discusses community collaborations; what’s ahead for beloved Detroit bakery
Detroit, MI — Earlier this year, the owner of a bakery on Detroit’s East Side made a difficult decision to pause regular business operations. Lisa Ludwinski, the Owner and Founder of Sister Pie, announced on social media in late May that the business wouldn’t be able to sustain operations in its current state and had…
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BirminghamBURGER returns for a second year with more eateries and mouthwatering burgers to enjoy!
Birmingham, MI — I recently learned that a special month-long battle for the best burger in Birmingham was taking place. Organized by the Birmingham Shopping District, BirminghamBURGER 2025 started on the first of the month and runs through the end of October. Upon realizing it had been some time since I last foodie adventured for…
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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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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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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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