Tag: restaurant

• Delicious Sunday brunch at Màre Mediterranean in downtown Birmingham

  Birmingham, MI — I have admittedly been missing in foodie action for the past two weeks. This was partly due to the fact I was back in Phoenix for a few days earlier this month, celebrating two of my best friends out there getting married, and partly because sometimes I need a break from the…

  Jeff Popovich

  October 26, 2023

  Food Blog, Mediterranean Cuisine, New Restaurants

  Adventure, Birmingham, breakfast, brunch, Food, Foodie, lunch, Mediterranean, Metro Detroit, Michigan, restaurant, seafood

• New Indian restaurant Akshaya Patra in Farmington Hills brings the heat and packs some serious flavor

  Farmington Hills, MI — On payday Fridays at work, I tend to allow myself the occasional splurge moment and will order out for dinner. About 90% of the time, I’ll treat myself to Hunan Town, which is just about five minutes up the road from my station, but on this particular Friday, I was feeling… spicy!…

  Jeff Popovich

  August 27, 2023

  Food Blog, Indian Cuisine, New Restaurants

  Adventure, Akshaya Patra, chicken, Farmington Hills, Food, Foodie, Indian, Indian Cuisine, Metro Detroit, MI, Michigan, restaurant, rice

• New Vietnamese restaurant in Warren is serving up packed, fresh-as-can-be bánh mì, pastries, and more

  Warren, MI — Banh mi oh my, this new Vietnamese eatery in Warren is a must-try establishment for foodies and sandwich enthusiasts! I’ve long been a fan of this staple sandwich that hails from Vietnamese culture, which is typically a light sandwich on buttered fresh baguette bread with a mayonnaise or liver pâté spread, meat(s), and…

  Jeff Popovich

  August 9, 2023

  Food Blog, New Restaurants, Noodles

  88 Banh Mi & Bowl, Adventure, Alice Nguyen, Banh Mi, Food, Foodie, Metro Detroit, Michigan, Noodles, restaurant, sandwich, Vietnamese cuisine, Warren

• New restaurant Vigilante Kitchen opens in Midtown Detroit with a focus toward addiction recovery

  Diners can expect elevated Midwestern cuisine with Asian influences and French roots Detroit, MI — It’s not too often you come across a restaurant where the goal of supporting and improving the lives and well-being of its staff is so enshrined and embedded at its core you can’t help but feel inspired. On top of…

  Jeff Popovich

  July 17, 2023

  Food Blog, New Restaurants

  Asian cuisine, Buddhism, Chef Aaron Cozadd, Detroit, Food, Foodie, French cooking, Michigan, Midtown Detroit, Midwestern cuisine, Punk Rock, restaurant, vegan, Vigilante Kitchen, Zen

• Testa Barra shines as a community staple in Macomb with stellar food

  Macomb Township, MI — After some much-needed time for my lunch to settle following my adventure to Biercamp in Ann Arbor, it was time for my next adventure, a.k.a. dinner! My day of foodie adventures began with my barbecue lunch adventure with my sister and was a great success, so I was going into dinner with a lot…

  Jeff Popovich

  June 26, 2023

  Food Blog, Italian cuisine, New Restaurants, Pizza Series

  Baldwin Restaurant Group, community, Food, Foodie, Gabriella Baldwin, Italian, Macomb, Macomb Township, Metro Detroit, Michigan, Michigan Foodies, Mike Baldwin, pizza, restaurant, Testa Barra

• 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