Tag: Michigan

• Conversations with Jon Kung: Detroit chef shares his culinary journey and discusses the evolution of the city’s food scene

  Detroit, MI — When it comes to the food scene of Detroit, it’s apparent that it has developed and grown exponentially in recent years. There’s been an explosion of new restaurants, mom-and-pop eateries, and renowned chefs throughout Corktown, Midtown, Downtown, Rivertown, and neighborhoods throughout the city as its resurgence continues. Detroit is now home to…

  Jeff Popovich

  April 14, 2024

  Food Blog

  author, chef, content creator, Detroit, Eatóri Market, influencer, Jon Kung, Kung Food, Metro Detroit, Michigan, Shinola Hotel, social media, SPKRBOX, third culture cooking, TikTok

• Green Dot Stables is a paradise for scrumptious craft sliders in Detroit

  Detroit, MI — Since moving back to Metro Detroit about a year and a half ago, I’ve received dozens of restaurant recommendations from family, friends, and even some of my wonderful readers! One restaurant in particular that several friends have routinely suggested is Green Dot Stables in Detroit. This popular bar and grill concept opened…

  Jeff Popovich

  March 15, 2024

  Burger Series, Food Blog

  burger, Christine Driscoll, Corktown, Detroit, Food, Foodie, Green Dot Stables, Jacques Driscoll, Lansing, Michigan, sliders

• Howe’s Bayou serves solid New Orleans-style cuisine and Cajun food in Ferndale

  Ferndale, MI — After a string of some pretty great restaurant recommendations, I found myself in a break period where I didn’t have any eateries or interviews lined up or planned. During these gaps, I’ll occasionally stumble upon some remarkable restaurants or hidden gems within a community, which is why I’ll always enjoy a freestyle…

  Jeff Popovich

  March 5, 2024

  Food Blog, Seafood Series

  Cajun, Cajun cuisine, Creole, Ferndale, Food, Foodie, gumbo, Howe’s Bayou, Metro Detroit, Michigan, sandwich, seafood, shrimp

• New concept Bandit Tavern in downtown Royal Oak charms with a mix of Southern comfort and Midwest cuisine

  Royal Oak, MI — It’s been some time since I’ve enjoyed Southern cooking, so when my buddy Jim Miller gave me the heads up about a new concept in Royal Oak where the menu features Southern classics and Midwestern cuisine, I had to check it out! This foodie adventure led me to downtown Royal Oak,…

  Jeff Popovich

  March 1, 2024

  Food Blog, New Restaurants, Seafood Series

  Bandit Tavern, bar, Food, food & drink, Foodie, Hideaway, Metro Detroit, Michigan, Midwest cuisine, New Restaurants, restaurant, Royal Oak, seafood, Southern cuisine

• Detroit Wing Company partners with Rising Stars Academy to provide workplace skill opportunities for young adults receiving special education

  Roseville, MI — While food is often at the forefront of my mind and this blog, sometimes it takes a backseat when I discover a restaurant, company, or chef whose story is uplifting and incredibly beneficial for the community or the folks directly involved. My buddy Alex Urban from Near Perfect Media contacted me in late January…

  Jeff Popovich

  February 16, 2024

  Food Blog, Wing Series

  Detroit Wing Company, education, Food, Foodie, Michigan, Rising Stars Academy, Roseville, special education, wings

• The 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists have been announced, including several great Michigan representatives!

  Detroit, MI – On Wednesday, the James Beard Foundation announced the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for the James Beard Awards. For some in the restaurant industry, receiving this call or notice for a nomination can feel like Christmas morning. The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization that celebrates and supports the people…

  Jeff Popovich

  January 28, 2024

  Cooking, Food Blog, New Restaurants

  Chefs, Chicago, Detroit, Food, Foodie, James Beard Awards, James Beard Awards 2024, Metro Detroit, Michigan, restaurant

• Yelp releases ‘Top 100 U.S. Restaurants for 2024,” except something’s missing — Michigan!

  Detroit, MI — While at work on Tuesday, I noticed that Yelp published its 2024 list of Top 100 places to eat across the United States. I often look forward to this annual lengthy list as an avid traveler and foodie for recommendations when I’m out adventuring near and far. However, after scanning the length of…

  Jeff Popovich

  January 25, 2024

  Food Blog, New Restaurants

  awards, Chefs, Detroit, Food, Foodie, James Beard Awards, list, Metro Detroit, Michigan, restaurant, West Michigan, Yelp, Yelp Top 100 Restaurants

• Cuban-inspired Frita Batidos serves up some mouth-watering pulled pork and hearty chorizo burgers in downtown Detroit

  

  Detroit, MI — During the week between Christmas and New Years, I issued a poll on the MI Foodie Adventures social media pages to help determine my next adventure. The two options were between a cool taco joint and a Cuban-inspired eatery. The responses overwhelmingly favored the Cuban restaurant on both my personal and MI Foodie Adventure…

  Jeff Popovich

  January 19, 2024

  Burger Series, Food Blog

  burger, Chefs, Cuban, Cuban cuisine, Detroit, Eve Aronoff, Food, Foodie, Foxtown, Frita Batidos, Michigan, milkshake, sports

• A year of foodie firsts, and to many more foodie adventures ahead

  Hazel Park, MI — With the start of the new year, I thought now would be a good time to reflect on the past eight months since launching this blog and to share what’s ahead for future adventures. This blog has been a treasured aspect of my life for the past several months, and the…

  Jeff Popovich

  January 2, 2024

  Food Blog, New Restaurants

  Adventure, CBS Detroit, Detroit, Food, Foodie, Metro Detroit, Michigan, New Year, restaurant, Year in Review

• West Bloomfield’s Aurora Italiana excels with authentic dishes and immaculate ambiance

  West Bloomfield, MI — It’s always a pleasure to revisit a place I’ve previously covered for a follow-up story, especially when that story involves delicious and authentic Italian cuisine! Earlier this year, in April (barely weeks after launching this blog), I published an article showcasing Prime Concept Detroit’s latest addition to their illustrious dining roster: Aurora Italiana. According to…

  Jeff Popovich

  December 28, 2023

  Food Blog, Italian cuisine, Mediterranean Cuisine, New Restaurants, Noodles, Pasta Series

  Aurora Italiana, Food, Foodie, Italian, Italian cuisine, Mediterranean, Metro Detroit, Michigan, Noodles, pasta, restaurant, seafood, West Bloomfield