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Taking a break
This year, Chef Omar Anani of Detroit’s Saffron De Twah was nominated for a James Beard Award and also made an appearance on the Food...
The heartland of America
Coeur has opened in the space that was the former home of Ferndale’s Assaggi Bistro. Coeur is a New American small plates restaurant with...
Something sweet!
In August, an “over-the-top” sweet shop will be opening its doors in downtown Berkley. Bombshell Treat Bar, the popular ice cream pop-up,...
The Hudson Cafe coming to Troy
It’s been quite a year for owner Tom Teknos and The Hudson Cafe. In 2011, the flagship restaurant was founded in Detroit on Woodward...
Forest to Table Benefit
Friends of the Johnson Nature Center (JNC) have partnered with Sylvan Table’s chef, Chris Gadulka, and Alchemi’s chef, Johnny Prepolec,...
Practicing vigilance
According to the American Addiction Centers, nearly one in five hospitality employees reported the use of illicit drugs within the past...
Daxton Delights walk-up window
Ending on a sweet note, did you know that Birmingham’s Daxton Hotel offers a walk-up ice cream window helping customers beat the heat all...
The wait is over – Phoenicia reopens
Two popular restaurants have reopened their doors after extensive renovations. Samy Eid, co-owner and operator of Phoenicia in...
MEX revamps
And in Bloomfield Township, MEX has reopened with a new look and a reinvented menu. “We’re fortunate that MEX has always been a beloved...
Big Rock coming back
Birmingham lost an iconic restaurant in 2021 when Big Rock Chophouse was sold and closed by longtime owners Norm and Bonnie LePage. Now...
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