Tag: Michigan
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Raising Cane’s debuts its first Metro Detroit location in Canton
(Photo credit: Raising Cane’s) Canton, MI — For someone who rarely eats fast food, I can’t wait to enjoy those heavenly chicken tenders and that divine Cane’s sauce once again. It has been several years since I last enjoyed a Combo Box from Raising Cane’s, ever since I left Phoenix when I occasionally visited the…
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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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Chef Ameneh Marhaba announces new brick-and-mortar location for Little Liberia on Detroit’s East Side
Detroit, MI — Tis the season, foodies! We’re all getting an extra gift this year: some exciting news to report on the local small business/restaurant front. Last week, Chef Ameneh Marhaba revealed the new location for her upcoming brick-and-mortar restaurant: Little Liberia. The new eatery aims to open in the Fall of 2025 along the…
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Elephant & Co. perfects the pairing of Detroit-style pizza and craft beer with beer safari events
Detroit, MI — Move over wine and cheese night because pizza and beer pairings are where it’s at! And where better to indulge in this growing trend than one of the best states for craft beer, also home to a pizza-style created in Detroit! An opportunity was recently presented to check out a local brewery’s…
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Foodie friend Robert Stempkowski hosts tasting for new Southwest-inspired menu at Salute Taverna in Taylor
Taylor, MI — A fellow foodie and good friend, Robert Stempkowski, reached out last week and invited me to a special event he was curating. Some may remember Robert from my foodie adventure several months ago to SideStreet Diner in Grosse Point. I met up with Robert at the time, and we exchanged stories and…
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A colleague’s recommendation led to a phenomenal, packed Mediterranean meal from Mr. Kabob’s Xpress in Southfield
Southfield, MI –An excellent food recommendation from my coworker Tim inspired this post. My colleague is quite the foodie himself and is quite savvy about the local food scene. Whether you need a new grab-and-go place or a hidden gem spot, Tim’s got you covered. Last week at work, Tim stopped by my desk and…
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Metro Detroit chef establishes bodega-style deli with education and training programs for culinary-inspired local immigrants
Ferndale, MI — For several months, I had been keeping close tabs on the development of a new project in the former space of the Hilton Road Cafe in Ferndale. The owners of the popular local breakfast haunt announced one year ago that after 15 years of service, the cafe would be closing its doors.…
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Tuhama’s in Dearborn knocked it out of the park with a phenomenal chicken shawarma
Dearborn, MI — I’ll admit I’m a little late getting to this post from a foodie adventure on September 30th. I had just returned from a weekend golf trip and had another story I was determined to finish right after getting back. Backlog aside, this adventure was one I was thrilled to circle back to…
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