Tag: pizza
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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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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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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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Side Hustle Lounge expands the awesome vibes of Mootz Pizzeria and features some superb small plate bites
Detroit, MI — Due to my busy (and sometimes hectic) schedule, I rarely get to revisit some of the previous establishments I’ve featured. Fortunately, the last time I was at Mootz Pizzeria in downtown Detroit a few months ago, I was given a sneak peek of their expansion project: Side Hustle Lounge. I glanced around…
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Hudson’s Place is a homerun trifecta for artisan pizzas, top-notch café drinks, and gelato
Bloomfield Township, MI — I visited a lovely coffee shop last week in Bloomfield Township that not only brews stellar coffee but also serves remarkable pizza and gelato. Hudson’s Place’s sensational food, gelato, and drinks are curated through meticulous research and development by husband-and-wife owners Tom and Amanda Quni. Hudson’s Place opened earlier this year…
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MI Foodie Adventures featured in Redfin blog post for those interested in moving to Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI — Check out my recent contribution to a Redfin article: STORY: Cruising the Motor City: Essential Detroit, Michigan Bucket List
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Mootz Pizzeria has sensational pizza, pasta, and an energized staff pushing for new heights in downtown Detroit
Detroit, MI — I walked out of a parking garage next to The Belt in downtown Detroit on a lovely Fall afternoon this past Thursday. The sun was doing its best to break through sections of cloud, illuminating the hustle and bustle of a growing, noisy downtown around midday. I usually try to make it…
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The history of Detroit-style pizza: All roads lead back to Buddy’s
Detroit, MI — I believe most Michiganders would agree that of the various food items our state is known for, there is perhaps none more internationally renowned than the Detroit-style pizza. While yes, we are indeed the “cherry capital of the world,” based on my national and international travels, that appears to be more of a…
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