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Glazed & Infused in Chi Town
On my recent visit to the windy city, I stumbled upon a delicious doughnut shop — Glazed & Infused. They were scrumptious, and the flavors were divine. Red velvet, vanilla brulee and banana...
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Plant Power
“Food is medicine,” says Joel Kahn M.D. I recently heard this cardiologist at a lunch and learn for Beaumont Health System employees. The most potent medicine is not always found in the pharmacy, but...
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Toronto Reds
It’s not a sports team. It’s a casually chic restaurant in downtown Toronto. The Midtown Reds Tavern has exposed brick walls, wine bottle chandeliers and even a shuffle board. The unique atmosphere...
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Bravo to Bistro 82
Bistro 82 is the new in place in Royal Oak, Mich. This new eatery’s decor is as sophisticated as the menu. Whatever we tasted was fabulous. Here is a sampling: (Clockwise) lamb spare ribs, dark...
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Revolver: Pop-Up Culinary Delight
Revolver is not only a gun in the Motor City. These days it’s a fun restaurant — a revolving restaurant, because the chefs rotate weekly. This unconventional restaurant is located in Hamtramck, Mich.,...
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Best Peach Cocktail
Recently I was in New York City and treated to a fabulous meal at Cipriani’s. I tasted my first peach bellini, and I can say it’s the best peach cocktail I have ever tasted. It was created at Harry’s...
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Spinach and Kale Salad with Pecans, Dried Cherries, and Maple Citrus Dressing
motownsavvy.com:Just found this healthy salad from Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen! Originally posted on Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen: Which do you think is more nutritious, spinach or kale? Most people might guess...
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Trick or Treat Time!
Halloween is a fun time of the year. Just look at how my neighbor decorated her front yard. The decor is just as much fun as the food. I can’t wait to try this yummy pumpkin spice ice cream sandwich...
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Favorites in the D
My buddy, Chuck Bennett (top, far left), hosted a fabulous soiree at the Roostertail in Detroit. The event marked the one-year anniversary of his blog the social D. All the guests ate, drank and...
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Golden Restaurant
You have to love a restaurant that used to be the site of a pawn shop in Detroit. So the owners named the restaurant from the existing signage outside — Gold Cash Gold. From the moment you walk...
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Southern Comfort in Miami Beach
If you love fried chicken, biscuits and comfort food, I’ve found the place for you — Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in Miami Beach. I devoured the fried chicken, biscuits and macaroni and cheese....
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Fat-Free Ices for Charity
It’s a snow cone for charity –thanks to Mitch Albom, writer, columnist and philanthropist. He recently opened this “cool” store Detroit Water Ice Factory, where all the profits go to charity....
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Chartreuse: A Colorful Restaurant
The restaurant Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails adds to the list of the new hot spots in Motown. Located in Midtown, the decor is vivid with a wild shade of green — chartreuse. The menu is creative...
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Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
motownsavvy.com:Spice up Thanksgiving with these pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon frosting! Originally posted on Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen: A few years ago, I shared my favorite recipe with readers for...
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Healthy New Year: Finding a Greener Space
So, let’s start this New Year off healthy. Joel Kahn, a Detroit cardiologist, opened up a Motown restaurant with his son Daniel. It’s GreenSpace Cafe located in Ferndale, Michigan, a suburb of...
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Marvelous Maurice Salad
HUDSON’S MAURICE SALAD If you’re from Motown, you have tasted the marvelous Maurice Salad. It was first at the J.L. Hudson Company based in Detroit. My friends shared it on Facebook, posted from...
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Bon Apetit in New York
There are many fantastic restaurants in New York. On a recent visit, I ate at La Grenouille in Midtown. It’s an authentic French restaurant in Midtown.The food and the atmosphere were superb. The...
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Summer Spritzer
Kick off the summer with this refreshing drink, courtesy of Lark & Linen who adapted it from Reading My Tea Leaves. It’s a Rhubarb Lilac Spritzer. It can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic. INGREDIENTS...
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A Very Berry 4th of July
Celebrate the 4th with a red, white and blue patriotic dessert from House of Harper blog. Mixed Berry Cobbler Makes 8 – 10 Servings Prep: 15 minutes | Bake: 55 minutes Ingredients: 1 (12 oz) package...
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Fresh Peach Oatmeal Muffin Cups
A healthy, delicious muffin — no oil, no sugar and no flour! Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen Glorious fresh peaches are the star here. Rolled oats, bananas, and applesauce combined with juicy peaches create...
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