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The Detroit Free Press

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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

The Coconut Mama

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Michigan’s “afternoon delight” closes after 48 years, taking owner from high school to retirement

Michigan’s list of beloved restaurant losses now includes an Ann Arbor breakfast institution that served generations of students, families and returning alumni. Afternoon Delight Café closed on October 31, 2026,…

Ann Arbor, MI · 5h

WXYZ

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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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Generations Of Ann Arbor Students Have Ordered Burgers At The Counter Of Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger

Some Ann Arbor traditions come with a diploma, and some come with a bun. For more than seventy years, college students in this Michigan town have lined up at one small counter, rehearsed their order in their heads, and hoped they got the words right on the first try. Kids...

Ann Arbor, MI · 11d
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100.5 The River

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Michigan Restaurant Named to Exclusive List of the 27 Best Pizzas in America

Food & Wine released its list of the 27 best pizzas in America right now. Just one Michigan restaurant made the cut.

Michigan · 13d

allamericanatlas.com

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5 Best Restaurants in Ann Arbor, Michigan You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Ann Arbor, Michigan — a city where the red-brick streets pulse with the footsteps of students and professors, where the Huron River winds through neighborhoods stitched with memory and hope, where murals bloom on alley walls and the scent of coffee, curry, and barbecue drifts through the air. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: Victorian homes with wraparound porches, glassy new towers, and the gentle sprawl of parks and gardens. Ann Arbor is a crossroads — of old-timers and new arrivals, of artists, engineers, and dreamers, of families who picnic on the Diag and musicians who busk beneath the sycamores.

Ann Arbor, 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

wemu.org

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Ann Arbor's iconic Blimpy Burger reopens under new ownership

After seven months of temporary closure, the iconic Ann Arbor restaurant Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger has reopened under new ownership. Blimpy opened in 1953 and has had two previous owners. Its four new local co-owners are Ethan Kaplan, Noah Kaplan, Pete Levin and Doug Botsford. Botsford admits the community is adapting to some changes at the restaurant.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Massive Michigan Farm Market Is A Grocery Lover’s Dream With A Huge Selection

More than 200 cheeses. A soup bar with over 36 rotating flavors. Coffee roasted in small batches right on site. All of that sits under one roof in Michigan, and the roof covers about 70,000 square feet. The whole thing started as a tiny roadside fruit stand back in 1959. I love a glow-up story, and this one is a beauty.

Lansing, MI · 2d

hoodline.com

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Ann Arbor Loses Afternoon Delight After Nearly 50 Years, Owner Says It's Time to Slow Down

Afternoon Delight, the downtown Ann Arbor breakfast and brunch spot that opened its doors in 1978, closed for good on Oct. 31 after nearly 50 years in business at 251 E. Liberty St. The closure comes after months of uncertainty over whether co-owner Joanne Williams would find someone to take over the restaurant before she retired.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

ClickOnDetroit.com

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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

unearththevoyage.com

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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 · 3d

The Detroit News

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Livonia's Yard House restaurant sets opening date

A second Yard House restaurant is opening in Metro Detroit this fall. At the former Bahama Breeze Island Grille on Haggerty Road, the new beer-centric restaurant will offer a massive draft beer selection and a large food menu. Highlights include pub grub, burgers, seafood, steaks and special menus for vegan diners and those with gluten sensitivities. The Livonia Yard House is set to open Dec. 7, according to the company's website. The brand opened a Yard House in Troy in late 2018. It touts the "world's largest selection of draft beer." It was founded in 1996 in California and now has around 100 locations in the United States. Yard House is part of the Darden restaurant group, which also owns Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Ruth's Chris Steak House and the Capital Grille, which opened a Livonia location in June . The new Yard House is at 19600 Haggerty in Livonia, near the AMC Livonia 20. Visit yardhouse.com for more information. mbaetens@detroitnews.com More: Not cooking? Ideas for dining in and catering on Thanksgiving Day This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Livonia's Yard House restaurant sets opening date

Livonia, 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

The Monroe News

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GoFundMe set up for Monroe inclusive pizzeria

An Ottawa Lake woman is raising money for a pizzeria that will provide jobs for those with disabilities. Alicia LaZette, a former special education teacher, has her sights set on opening Rebel Pizza and Brews in downtown Monroe. She has set up a GoFundMe to cover essential startup costs. Her goal is to raise $2,800; she has raised $206 as of Wednesday, Nov. 4. More: Ralph Mahalak Jr. to be honored at Scouting dinner "There is a real need for this in my community," she wrote on the GoFundMe page. "If we can open in the next 6 to 9 months, this project could create about 15 to 20 full- and part-time positions." LaZette spent 10 years as a special education teacher, helping those with disabilities to learn job and life skills. When she moved to the Monroe area three years ago, she found that opportunities were scarce for her students. "So, I knew I wanted to do something, and I knew I wanted to do something that kind of stood out against the grain, and for some reason, pizza and beer just stuck in my head," she previously said. Part of the inspiration for the pizzeria were coffee shops

Monroe, MI · 3d

The Coconut Mama

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Shipley Donuts opening 15 new locations in Michigan

Shipley Donuts is planning 15 new shops in Michigan, giving Metro Detroit another bakery chain to try alongside the options in our roundup of Krispy Kreme alternatives. The Houston-born company…

Oakland County, MI · 8d

1031theticket.com

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Michigan Rivalry Day: Tailgate Essentials, Party Food, and a “Piss Off”

Michigan and Michigan State fans can disagree about almost anything. Today, though, we can probably agree on two things: nobody wants an empty snack table, and somebody is going to forget the serving tongs. Whether you're heading down from Flint to Ann Arbor or claiming your favorite spot on the...

Michigan · 1d

hoodline.com

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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

everafterinthewoods.com

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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

100.7 WITL

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Pablo's Mexican Restaurant Is Bringing More Goodness to Lansing

Another restaurant is coming to Downtown Lansing! Find out where Pablo's Mexican Restaurant plans to open its second location.

Lansing, MI · 3d