Tag: restaurant

• 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…

  Jeff Popovich

  June 12, 2023

  Food Blog, Pizza Series

  book, Buddy's Pizza, Cloverleaf pizza, Detroit, Detroit-style pizza, Food, Foodie, Gus Guerra, Jet's pizza, Karen Dybis, Loui's Pizza, Metro Detroit, Michigan, pizza, restaurant, Wes Pikula

• Corktown Adventures: Lunch with a friend at Slow’s BBQ in Detroit

  Detroit, MI — It was bright and warm on the last day of May. So, with summer vibes in full swing and a friend wanting to get lunch, I decided to pull the trigger on a food adventure I had been putting off until warmer weather arrived. It was also time to kick off the barbecue…

  Jeff Popovich

  June 5, 2023

  Barbecue Series, Food Blog

  barbecue, bbq, Corktown, Detroit, Food, Foodie, Michigan, restaurant, Slow's BBQ

• Experience flavors and memories of Mexico through Maria Aldana’s cooking at Aldana’s in Troy

  Troy, MI — The first Sunday of May was truly a special day. Many joyful and wholesome moments made the overall day emanate with excitement and peak adventure! I had my first full-fledged restaurant shoot on Sunday since launching this website and food blog. Even though it’s been nearly a year since I last operated my…

  Jeff Popovich

  May 16, 2023

  Food Blog, Mexican cuisine, New Restaurants

  Aldana's Mexican Bar and Grill, Food, Foodie, Metro Detroit, Mexican, Mexican cuisine, Michigan, restaurant, Troy

• Local Restaurant Group to open new Italian eatery in West Bloomfield

  West Bloomfield, MI — A local restaurant management group behind several Metro Detroit eateries is bringing a taste of Italy to West Bloomfield this summer. Oakland County’s newest addition to its restaurant roster will be Prime Concepts Detroit’s homage to the flavors of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Aurora Italiana is setting up shop near the corner…

  Jeff Popovich

  April 27, 2023

  Food Blog, New Restaurants

  Aurora Italiana, Food, Italian restaurant, Metro Detroit, Michigan, New Restaurants, Prime Concepts Detroit, restaurant, West Bloomfield

• The Gang Goes to 5th Tavern

  Bloomfield Hills, MI — The only thing better than going on an adventure is going on an adventure — with friends! This particular adventure involved my friends Zack, Vince, Rob, Scotty, and Dave. Our destination — 5th Tavern in Bloomfield Hills. A late-lunch excursion as the precursor to a group trip to Carl’s Golfland on…

  Jeff Popovich

  April 24, 2023

  Food Blog

  5th Tavern, Bloomfield Hills, Food, Foodie, Metro Detroit, Michigan, restaurant