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Portillo's Drops Out of Roseville Gratiot Avenue Development Deal

Portillo's is no longer part of a planned redevelopment on Gratiot Avenue in Roseville, city officials confirmed, pulling the Chicago-style hot dog and Italian beef chain out of a project that once promised it as a marquee tenant. Construction continues on two commercial buildings at the former Days Inn property just north of 13 Mile Road, but one of those buildings, meant for a restaurant, now has no announced occupant.

Roseville, MI · 20h
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Who makes Birmingham's best burger? Winners revealed

For the second year in a row, diners crowned Terra Kitchen & Cocktails as the winner of Birmingham’s third annual burger competition. It was a close competition, Birmingham Shopping District officials and organizers of the event said. Overall, nearly 10,000 votes came in. Terra Kitchen & Cocktails’ Michigan Reserve burger garnered the highest combined rating and votes from diners, earning the restaurant Birmingham Best Burger title of the third annual event. The eatery’s Michigan Reserve burger is a 45-day house-ground, dry-aged beef blend with cherry wood-smoked pork belly, aged Michigan cheddar, Guernsey buttermilk crispy onions, dressed arugula, savory bourbon cherry jus, Traverse City cherry and a Mammoth Bourbon toasted sesame bun served with steakhouse potato wedges. Randy Foumia, owner of Terra Kitchen & Cocktails, said in a news release that participating was a “fun way to connect with the community and introduce new guests to Terra.” “Winning for the second year in a row speaks to our team's consistency and the incredible support of our guests,” Foumia said. The competition took place from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. When diners ordered exclusive competition burgers at participating restaurants, they could rate the burger based on presentation, creativity and taste. Diners could

Birmingham, MI · 2d

MLive

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Abdul El-Sayed calls Metro Detroit shawarma spot the best. Its owner was moved to tears

Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed called Amo Sami’s Shawarma the best shawarma around, leaving its co-founder in tears and bringing new attention to the Metro Detroit restaurant.

Metro Detroit, MI · 1d
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The Massive Flea Market In Michigan That Bargain Hunters Say Is Better Than Costco

Most Saturday mornings in Michigan are perfectly fine, but a Saturday morning at the Armada Flea Market in Richmond is something else entirely. It’s the kind of morning you actually look forward to on a Tuesday. Here’s the thing about big box stores that nobody really wants to say...

Richmond, MI · 2d
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The Massive Thrift Store In Michigan Where Bargain Hunters Can Score A Full Cart For $25

Nobody ever walked out of Motown Thrift in Westland, Michigan, wishing they had spent more money somewhere else. That’s not the kind of thought this place produces. What it does produce is the very specific joy of looking at a full shopping cart and knowing that everything in it cost you around $25.

Westland, MI · 5d

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The Fire Station Cafe In Michigan Will Ignite Your Love For Quirky Dining Spots

There are restaurants, and then there are destinations, and The Engine House in Mt. Clemens, Michigan falls firmly into the second category. You don’t just eat here. You experience something. The building announces itself before you even find a parking spot. It’s a former firehouse, and it carries that...

Mt Clemens, MI · 4d

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Pizza shop to close after friction with landlord

PLYMOUTH, Mich. (WXYZ) — A popular pizza shop in Plymouth is about to close its doors. Old Village General Pizza has hosted pizza-making classes and concerts since opening two years ago. But now the owner said he's being told his lease won't be renewed. Anthony Giglio said when he...

Plymouth, MI · 1d

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The $1 Million Harry Bertoia Sculpture Found in a Mall Basement, and the Questions Over Its Restoration

It is the kind of story the art world rarely gets: a major sculpture by one of America’s great modernists, lost in a shopping-mall basement for nearly four decades, rediscovered by appraisers, restored and sold to General Motors for a reported $1 million. Months after it went up in GM’s new Detroit headquarters, the tale of Harry Bertoia’s forgotten “clouds” is circulating widely again online, along with questions about how the restoration was done.

Detroit, MI · 1d

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ZipSauce Locks Down Clinton Township Spot, With Warren Burger Shop Next

A Michigan burger brand built around its signature sauce is set to open a sit-down restaurant on Garfield Road in Clinton Township around Nov. 23, with another location already in the works for Warren. ZipSauce, which started as a food truck before expanding to brick-and-mortar spots in Shelby Township, Port Huron and Westland, is planting its newest flag on the east side of Garfield Road, just north of a McDonald’s and Taco Bell near Canal Road.

Charter Twp Of Clinton, MI · 3d

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Everyone Shops At Meijer, But These Michigan Produce Markets Offer Fresh Fruits And Vegetables At Bargain Prices

One Detroit market has been feeding the city since 1891, and it now covers six whole blocks. Six blocks of fruit, vegetables, and flowers. I can’t think of a better reason to skip the usual grocery run. That’s only one stop on this list. Another Michigan spot has run...

Detroit, MI · 1d

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This Detroit Deli Serves 1-Pound Corned Beef Egg Rolls and Massive Sandwiches

A Detroit deli is stuffing a full pound of corned beef and Swiss cheese into a giant egg roll. D Motown Deli on Gratiot Avenue also serves a footlong version, along with corned beef sandwiches piled high on onion rolls. The family-owned shop has been around since 2001, serving Reubens,...

Detroit, MI · 2d

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Macomb County man waits nearly a year cash out $500K Christmas scratch-off

Macomb County man waits nearly a year cash out $500K Christmas scratch-off

Macomb County, MI · 2d

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What are the best metro Detroit restaurants offering Thanksgiving meals to-go?

For parents juggling school schedules, travel plans and family visits, cooking an entire Thanksgiving meal might feel like one task too many. Luckily, several metro Detroit restaurants are offering take-home feasts that let you skip the stress without skipping the flavor. Key takeaways. The bigger picture: Metro Detroit families can...

Metro Detroit, MI · 2d

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Spotlight on the News: Coleman A. Young in D.C. and Detroit's next generation of musicians

WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, November 8, Spotlight on the News will go inside the campaign to place a statue of former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young at the U.S. Capitol. Khary Turner, Executive Director of the CAYF will share all the details. Also on Spotlight, join us for an enlightening conversation with Ralphe Armstrong, the legendary Detroit musician and teacher who is trying to groom this region's next generation of talented artists. Find out what you can do to help!

Detroit, MI · 1d

Huron Daily Tribune

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Southgate Powerball winner questioned $200,000 prize before calling Lottery

A Michigan man saw a message in the Lottery app saying he’d won $200,000 playing Powerball. He thought it was a scam, so he called to find out if the surprising message was real.

Southgate, MI · 3d

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Detroit restaurant week turns dinner into a game - and it pays off

Detroit Restaurant Week is in full swing, running through Sunday, with more than 20 restaurants offering prix fixe menus at $36, $56 and $76. But this year organizers added a competitive twist. “This whole week has been so much fun,” said Regan Wright, marketing and events manager for HOUR Media....

Detroit, MI · 3d

The Detroit News

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Dead or trapped pests found at Garden City eatery

Recent health inspections in some Garden City restaurants found accumulations of insects on insect traps and more between September and October, according to Wayne County Health Department inspection reports. Many of the violations have been corrected. The presence of violations in a past inspection does not necessarily mean the establishment has the same violations today. Inspection reports can be found at swordsolutions.com/inspections/. Below is a list of violations found at a few restaurants in Garden City. Great China Garden, 32293 Ford Road During a routine inspection on September 18, an inspector noted several problems at Great China Garden. ∎ Observed two bottles of powdered lye for floor drain cleaning near the dishwashing area. The bottles of lye state that they are for industrial use only, and warnings on the manufacturer's label indicate to keep this product away from kitchens due to its poisonous and fatal nature if swallowed. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to the manufacturer's directions included in labeling and, for a pesticide, the manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment. Remove all lye from the facility and discontinue use of lye for floor drain cleaning immediately. During inspection, the

Garden City, MI · 4d

95.3 The Ticket

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Michael Jackson Backed A Billion-dollar Riverfront Plan For Detroit That Included A Casino, Aquarium, And Thriller Theme Park

They wanted to build a billion-dollar complex with a casino, aquarium, and a Thriller-themed amusement park right here on the water.

Detroit, MI · 4d

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Step Afrika! Coming to the Detroit Opera House

Step Afrika! founder C. Brian Williams talks about the upcoming performance at the Detroit Opera House. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster and at stepafrika.org.

Detroit, MI · 1d

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9 Metro Detroit Michigan Thrift Shops Where Bargain Hunters Love To Dig

One Detroit resale shop has been raising money for families since 1934. That’s longer than most of our grandparents have been shopping, and it still opens its doors six days a week. I love that detail because it proves thrifting here isn’t a passing trend. Another shop on this...

Detroit, MI · 1d