The Detroit Foodie

You may remember this list i put together on all the fantastic pop-up restaurants around Detroit. Well, the list keeps growing! Below are some of my current favorite underground dining options you should most definitely support!

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Guns & Butter - With a strong focus on using local ingredients, this native Michigander (currently based out of NYC) has brought his culinary chops back to Detroit for a couple gourmet dinners scheduled throughout this month. Be sure to put in your reservation! : )

The Sunday Underground - One of my current favs! A true underground dining establishment, where you don’t find out the location until the day before…one brunch i attended was held at someone’s home - how cool is that!?!?! Besides the secrecy of the locations, the food is superb!!!

Naan Sense - With the now defunct Motor City Masala, Naan Sense has taken the reins as Detroit’s only Indian pop-up restaurant. You can catch them on June 11th at St. Cece’s!

Dangerously Delicious Pies - These Baltimore transplants first setup shop at the Comet Bar, and have since moved to Midtown’s 3rd Street Bar serving their notoriously delicious pies! Savory or Sweet, either pie variation is extremely flavorful & delicious…AND you get a slice that nearly makes up a quarter of the pie for $6.00!

The Cook’s Crossing - The food is made from scratch & always fresh, featuring a diverse cuisine of street food stretching from Korea, Ukraine, Mexico, and everywhere in between. Visit them at one of their several upcoming pop-up dinners!

Righteous Rojo - Based out of Ann Arbor (with the occasional Detroit pop-up) their menu features an eclectic mix of Italian-American, Southern BBQ, Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and fast-food influences.

BONUS: Although 327 Braun Court is not based in Detroit (they’re located in Ann Arbor) it’s worth the drive for the amazing pop-ups they host!

Take over Tuesday happens every Tuesday at St. Cece’s as they feature a new pop-up venture. Stop by on May 14th from 5pm-8pm for a delicious Thai menu consisting of Thai Beef Jerky with Sticky Rice, Sum Tum (Papaya) Salad, Kee Mow (Drunken Noodles), Fried Bananas with Mangos, and other delectable dishes!

After months of trying to keep up with all the new food & beverage establishments opening (nearly on a weekly basis) here in Detroit, i finally made it to Brooklyn Street Local!

I like the modern diner feel to this place, and really appreciate the fact that they use local & organic ingredients. Ashely’s Veggie Burger with a side of mixed greens was deeeelish…not to mention the portion was HUGE (sweet)! Other than sandwiches, they also do a standard breakfast menu…but it’s pretty pricey, as in $10 pancakes - yikes!

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Location: 1266 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI | Phone: (313) 262-6547

Looking to spend Mother’s Day at a unique venue with amazing food? Well, The Sunday Underground (one of Detroit’s newest pop-up restaurants) is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch at 11:00am on May 12th. Tickets sell out fast, so buy yours ASAP!

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[Soup Course] Spring sorrel

[Salad Course] Pea shoots and baby lettuces, asparagus, shaved comte, radish, brown butter lemon vinaigrette, topped with a poached duck egg

[The Board] Each party will receive a basket of toasted baguette and a board with country pate of duck and cherries, dijon mustard, cornichons, salted radishes, a chevre-morel mushroom spread and a green garlic compound butter

[Dessert] Lavender ice cream with a salted lemon brown sugar shortbread wedge and a chocolate mint garnish

[Gift] A free hand crafted treat to take home!

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Wine pairings will also be available from the impeccable Jarred Guild by the glass.  Sourcing for our ingredients will be available at the event.  This is located in Hazel Park, and you will receive the address when you rsvp.

After months of remodeling, restructuring, and reinventing itself…Stella Cafe’s Fisher Building location will have a soft opening on Monday (May 6th). Unveiling a beautiful new facade, delectable coffee creations, and plenty of baked goods from Avalon!

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If you’re looking to do a self guided tour thru Southwest Detroit, before all the Cinco de Mayo parade festivities start on Sunday…then check out this list!

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To commemorate Cinco de Mayo, Imperial is hosting its first annual El Dia de la Batalla. Friday will be the kick-off event with custom painted skateboards up for auction, Saturday will feature food & drink specials, and Sunday Imperial will have a pig roast, music, and the close of the skateboard auction. 

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The Metrotimes Blowout continues this weekend in Ferndale and I highly recommend visiting fellow awesome Detroiter, NAVDO, at his Friday night party at Rust Belt Market! There will also be an amazing lineup of food trucks Saturday night (at the Rust Belt Market) from 5pm-11pm.

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Stop by Nancy Whiskey at 6pm Sunday for Detroit Gypsy Kitchen’s Taco Party featuring an amazing menu of gluten-free & vegan food & fantastic drinks!

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Sunday from Noon-10pm at Green Dot Stables, enjoy cocktails crafted by Bailout Productions (Roast’s mixologist dream team), Mexican beer. Live music, DJs, Dancing, Elote Stand and more! Put this event at the top of your Cinco de Mayo party destinations!

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Detroit Soup is taking place this Sunday - May 5th. Learn about creative projects happening in Detroit, vote on which project to fund with the money raised from the meal that night, and enjoy a light dinner consisting of soup, salad, bread, & dessert.

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Two guys cooking vegan & vegetarian pizzas out of Woodbridge Pub every Sunday evening from 5-10pm. Check their FB page for the weekly changing menu! : )

Drinks. Wings. Burgers. Fries. If you’re looking for a superb menu that will satisfy your hunger & quench your thirst, then pay a visit to the bar at Roast (located within Detroit’s historic Book Cadillac building)! Happy Hour goes from 4:30pm - 6:30pm Monday thru Friday and you’ll wanna get their early as the bar seating is limited.

Even if you can’t make it for Happy Hour, I strongly recommend visiting Roast’s bar for an amazing new line of signature cocktails crafted with utmost precision (using only the finest ingredients) ensuring a delectably delicious smooth finish. Thanks to Robert & Joe for hooking us up with a fantastic cocktail preview…it was also awesome to meet fellow blogger & the very talented Detroit graffiti artist Shades! : )

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Some of my favorite cocktails included:

The Mazatlan
Cilantro Infused Gin, Jalapeno Syrup, Fresh Lime, Chili Oil, Sea Salt

Turnin’ on the Screw
Citadelle Gin, Aperol, Fresh Lemon, Rhubarb Bitters

The Last Straw
Sugar Snap Pea Infused Gin, Strawberry Infused Chartreuse, St. Germaine, Fresh Lime, Strawberry Garnish

Midnight Manhattan
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Italian Amaro, Cherry Liqueur, Orange Bitters

Cucumber Collins
Cucumber Infused Gin, Fresh Lime, Simple Sugar, Soda

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Location: 1128 Washington Blvd Detroit, MI 48226 | Phone: (313) 961-2500

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APRIL 21, 2013 : : : NOON - 3PM : : : LOCATION: SALT & CEDAR : : : TICKETS

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Enjoy a lovely meal with Feast & Philos this Sunday! This new brunch series is a platform for engaging artists, educators, farmers, and merchants within the Detroit community. What you can expect at the brunch is A.) Featured speaker/presenter B.) Three course meal (appetizers, main entree, dessert) C.) Drinks (coffee, water, mimosas) D.) Intimate crowd of awesome people and good conversations.

Shout out to the gang running Feast & Philos: Renee, Tom, Claire, Catie, and Salt & Cedar! The cozy space is perfect, the guest speakers are great, and the food is delicious!

Detroit’s newest coffeehouse, Urban Bean Company (UBC), finally (re)opened on Monday in Capitol Park. With stunning views, djs spinning live sets, a bright orange mod-like decor, and an ample supply of Great Lakes Coffee gives UBC an overall inviting chill/retro vibe…def worth visiting!