Melody Baetens Malosh

In today's Detroit News - our list of 2025's best new restaurants in Metro Detroit www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...

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Looking back at 2015, was a magical year for the Detroit dining scene, starting with the opening of Selden Standard in late 2014 and continuing with the debuts of Chartreuse, Mabel Gray, Sister Pie, Kuzzo's, Vertical and Standby. Read more in today's column: www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...

IT’S NEVER OVER: JEFF BUCKLEY if you love his music you should see this, and if you don’t know what I’m talking about you should definitely watch it.

Detroit/Michigan: This is showing at the Michigan Theatre Tues.-Thurs this week only, don't miss it ... jukeboxgraduate.com/its-never-ov...

Dining calendar: August food festivals and more tasty news Andiamo Pasta & Chops is having a somm slam and Wright & Company will host a mezcal master class this month, too.

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See inside Detroit's Better Made snack factory as it celebrates 95 years The family-owned snack food brand has made potato chips in Detroit since 1930.

We may have different allegiances when it comes to cars, colleges and Coney dogs, but there's no question that Better Made makes Detroit's favorite potato chip.

What if it was the Sony Beatles biopic and they were using code names like when Paul used to check into hotels as Paul Ramone ... but even using Ramones names would cause alarm (case in point)

Inaugural Traverse City Food & Wine festival brings big names Celebrity names, award-winning culinary talent from Detroit and other celebrated Michigan chefs will appear at multi-event festival Aug. 20-24.

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Wahlburgers returns to Metro Detroit with DTW location The new location will be open daily for counter service inside the McNamara Terminal starting Aug. 4.

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Downtown Detroit is getting fast-casual favorite Sweetgreen The fast-casual restaurant will be at 1020 Woodward in the One Campus Martius building.

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Alden Global Capital Makes a Play for The Dallas Morning News

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Acclaimed restaurateur returns to native Grosse Pointe to open Lola's Taco Bar After working in and opening restaurants in Chicago, New York and Philly, restaurateur Branden McRill readies to debut casual taco spot on Mack.

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Trailblazing primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall coming to Fisher Theatre The world-renowned ethologist and conservationist travels 20 days a year on speaking tours and other appearances.

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Shark Week 2025 Brings New Thrills and Old Favorites to Discovery The enduringly popular Discovery Channel summertime TV event is back for its 37th year.

Good morning and Happy Shark Week to those who celebrate www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/s...

Adventures in Detroit dining: Our restaurant critic's recent raves A poppy seed-dusted chopped wedge, sweet bibingka and flavorful shrimp tacos are among the favorites.

For every bad slice of cardboard-like pizza, for each salad that should have been compost and for the times a cookie crumbled, there is — thankfully — a dish worth writing about. Here are 5 of them: www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...

James Beard Award-winning Warda Patisserie opens second location Long in the works, the cafe on the grounds of the east side cultural center Little Village.

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Clawson's House of Barbecue closes after a pig roast Saturday Owners of the 3-year-old restaurant are looking for a new location to serve their smoked brisket, superb collard greens and house-made mac and cheese.

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London-based band Los Bitchos bring instrumental dance party to Magic Bag Tuesday Expect bongos, keytars and Latin rhythms as the globally influenced quartet make their Detroit debut.

First time in Detroit - this Tuesday! www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...

22 bars and restaurants that opened in June, plus 10 closings Have cocktails in the sun at Father Forgive Me in Detroit or Latitudes in Wyandotte, or grab a burger at new locations for Ford's Garage and HopCat.

22 bars and restaurants that opened in June, plus 10 closings
✅ Father Forgive Me - Detroit
✅ Ryuu Sushi - Grosse Pointe
✅ Ford’s Garage - Utica
❌ Hooters Taylor
❌ Pinky’s Rooftop
❌ Ferlito’s Restaurant

A new restaurant takes the glory at Sunday's Burger Battle in Eastern Market Ten competitors set up in the heat outside Eastern Market's Shed 5 Sunday afternoon to vie for the title of Burger Battle champion.

Burger joint in a Port Huron gas station zips to glory at Sunday's Battle in Eastern Market

Competition is hot and juicy for Sunday's Burger Battle in Eastern Market Burger fans and a panel of judges decide which local competitor brings their best beef to Eastern Market event.

3 former winners face 9 new competitors at Sunday’s Detroit Burger Battle 🏆 🍔
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Syndicate owner is doing her part to keep Ferndale's downtown scene fresh Hospitality veteran Dana Taucher opened Syndicate cocktail lounge in late 2023 and will debut barbecue restaurant Smokhaus later this summer.

Dana Taucher debuted Syndicate in downtown Ferndale 2 years ago - here are the details on her next two ventures:

Bested by Chicago again, no James Beard Award wins for Michigan this year Ten Michigan chefs and restaurants were named semifinalists for the awards in January, but Traverse City's Cooks' House was the only final nominee.

After an exciting win in 2024, Michigan walked away empty handed in the James Beard Restaurant/Chef Awards last night www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...

Detroit News to operate independently at year’s end The joint operating agreement between The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press will end at year's end.

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Restaurant Review: Octopus' Beer Garden is a riverside escape from the daily grind Come for the 1960s classic rock vibes, stay for the fish tacos and frozen rum drinks.

This week's review is a Beatles-themed bar in Mount Clemens - print headline ideas for this story sparked a fun discussion. DAY SIPPER won, but LET IT BEER, was on the page for a while. FAB POUR, was a contender for a while as was ALL YOU NEED IS RUM ... any others?

Nate Burleson in town this weekend for LionBlood vodka launch with Valentine Distilling Co 'Detroit gave me a chapter in my life that shaped me,' said Burleson of teaming up with Ferndale's Valentine Distilling Co. for the new spirit.

I like the flavor - natural orange and elderflower, not too sweet and no aftertaste. Nate will be in Ferndale Friday night at the St. Clair Shores Kroger Saturday promoting the brand

Dearborn's M Cantina earns Guinness World Record for vast agave spirits selection The Mexican restaurant on Michigan Avenue has more than 1800 tequilas and other agave spirits available at its bar.

So fun 😀

Detroit lands on PETA's list of the country's most vegan-friendly cities The list name-drops Detroit businesses like Trap Vegan, Detroit Vegan Soul and Cold Truth ice cream.

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