Tag: restaurant
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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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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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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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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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Maria Aldana’s culinary adventure continues with the opening of La Niña Churrería in Troy
Troy, MI — This is a wonderful follow-up story that I’ve been excited to share! I don’t get to catch up with the chefs and restauranteurs I’ve profiled as often as I’d like, so when I learned that one of my early features had achieved another culinary milestone in her career, I had to swing…
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How a snack craving led to a flourishing small business: Detroit Berry Company
Detroit, MI — It all started with satisfying a sweet tooth for Gabrielle Reed, who now finds herself at the helm of a burgeoning berry business in Detroit. Gabrielle is the Owner and Lead Chocolatier of the Detroit Berry Company, which specializes in custom chocolate-covered strawberries. Before breaking into the berry biz, Gabrielle never necessarily…
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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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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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