Grab a friend: Here are Metro Detroit’s biggest, booziest drinks

Today in Metro Detroit you can score a gallon-sized Bloody Mary, a cocktail in a literal fishbowl and 100 ounces of mimosa

A family of fine dining: Chef Jimmy Schmidt inspires his kids to shine

The James Beard Award-winning chef, his executive chef son and certified sommelier daughter are all working within blocks of each other downtown

What’s so bad about processed foods? Scientists offer clues

Processed foods tend to be full of salt, sugar and fat, but now scientists are trying to understand if there’s something else bad about them

Not to be outdone, Tyson enters plant-based meat market

It will begin selling nuggets made from pea protein summer. A blended burger made from beef and pea protein will follow this fall

Uber tests drone food delivery, launches new autonomous SUV

Uber is testing restaurant food deliveries by drone

New patios to dine and sip al fresco

Decks, rooftop terraces and sunny patios are popular spots to hang out during warmer Michigan months

Tasteless tomatoes may be on the way out

Breeders now have a key for reinserting some flavor into their tomatoes, while still keeping them market tough

Cocktail events, wine dinners and more coming up in Metro Detroit

Plus, Firebird Tavern in Greektown brings back the fried green BLT on its new summer menu

You can grill that? 6 new recipes to try this season

All you have to do is change your way of thinking. You have to start thinking of your grill as nothing more than a source of heat.

People are freaking over this Hamtramck sandwich

The döner kebab at Balkan House in Hamtramck is the best $9 you can spend this week

Axle Brewing Co. may close at the end of June

The Ferndale brewery and restaurant cites profitability and construction as the reason it may close if a partner or buyer can't be found

Restaurant review: Besa is bold addition to downtown Detroit

On the ground floor of the historic Vinton Building, Besa shines with thoughtful service and fearless, creative dishes

Southwestern Michigan loses peach harvest after polar vortex

Some of the region’s apricot, plum and apple crops may also be affected

Blake’s defends use of ‘Traffic Jam’ for new cider

Traffic Jam and Snug, a restaurant and microbrewery in Midtown, filed a lawsuit against the Armada-based cider-maker over their Traffic Jam cider

Mexico’s tequila exporters warily eye U.S. tariffs deadline

Exporters of tequila are as worried as anyone about possible slumping revenues and job losses

‘Sell By’ or what? U.S. pushes for clarity on expiration dates

U.S. regulators are urging food-makers to be more consistent with labeling terms like “Best By” and “Enjoy By” that cause confusion

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Foul mudammas: A delicious obsession

The dish is called foul mudammas, and it is something of a national obsession in Egypt.

The best cookbooks of the year

This time of year, we as readers and cooks can revel in the best of the best culinary books from 2018.

Bar Verona coming to Commerce, Washington townships

The former 'Top Chef' contestant's new trattorias will focus on craft cocktails and locally sourced food like pastas, burgers, pizza and more

Traffic Jam sues Blake’s Cider over trademark for cider’s name

The Midtown microbrewery says Blake's Hard Cider Co.'s new product, a semi-sweet berry cider called Traffic Jam, violates trademark and other laws

Poke Burri plans Midtown location

The Atlanta-based casual chain is known for it's uniquely poke concoctions in the shape of pizza, doughnuts and corndogs

Metro Detroit’s most unique food trucks

Shakshuka, pasties, paella and more, Metro Detroit's mobile chefs are offering more than the standard food truck fare

Edible plants you can forage for in backyard

The founder of Wild Foodies of Philly, excitedly awaits spring every year; it heralds not only the first garden crops, but the first edible weeds.

Homestyle’s ‘Grill, Chill &Till’

The better lamb chop

Lamb shoulder chops are an oft-overlooked dinner option that I think should be on your table more often.

When fresh peas season hits, grab them

Now is the time to embrace the emerald green wonders of spring: Sweet peas.

As craft beer market grows, so do wild flavors

Anyone for steak and onion Kolsch? Or a macaroni and cheese pale ale?

Shimmy Shack is throwing a vegan ‘prom’

The party will be at the Plymouth restaurant June 22 and includes a buffet of vegan and gluten-free cuisine

Will Leather Goods in Midtown closed

The luxury goods store is looking for a different location within the city

Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to assault charge

Celebrity chef Mario Batali pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017

Society Confidential: Artists take over church space for ‘Spectre’ experience

JJ and Anthony Curis of Library Street Collective have treated artsy, progressive-minded Detroiters to another exciting immersive experience. Remember the interactive installation called “The Beach?” Or how abo

Review: Jiang Nan’s la mian noodles are fun and fresh

Open nearly one year, the casual Farmington Hills Chinese noodle shop has modest prices and huge portions

Frozen drinks get the craft treatment

Rush summer weather along with boozy slushies

How to make pommes dauphinoise

Here are some things about dauphinoise potatoes (aka au gratin or scalloped potatoes) .

Israeli scientists brew beer with revived ancient yeasts

The scientists are touting the brews made from “resurrected” yeasts as an important step in experimental archaeology

Former Maisano’s owner Frank Maisano dies

The Novi restaurant still has the family name, though Frank and Jackie Maisano retired from the business in 2005

Burger King to expand sales of new meatless burger to Europe

The food chain said Sweden will be the first European country where it sells the new kind of veggie burger

Troy native is first Labatt USA brewmaster, mind behind Blue Citra

Troy native Ryan Brady, the first-ever brewmaster for Labatt USA, is directing the company's innovation efforts, and is the mind behind Blue Citra

Impossible Foods debuts meatless sausage at Little Caesars

Plant-based supreme pizzas will be tested in Florida, Washington and New Mexico starting today