5 places in Metro Detroit for matzo ball soup

The comforting dish is a favorite for Passover and beyond

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YumVillage in New Center now open for dinner

The small cafe with West African and Caribbean cuisine offers a casual dining area, plus take-out or delivery

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Matzo Ball Soup explained

Steve Goldberg, owner of the Stage Deli West Bloomfield makes a classic matzo ball soup, especially popular during Passover.

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James Beard chef tour hits Detroit for June 2 dinner at Apparatus Room

Award-winning chefs from Chicago and Metro Detroit will team up for a high-end, rare dinner at the Apparatus Room

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Valentine Distilling Co. commits $500K to sustainability

The 10-year, $500,000 initiative includes new equipment and a palm tree inside the production facility

Ground beef likely cause of food poisoning in 6 states

Health officials say ground beef is the likely source of a food poisoning outbreak that sickened more than 100 people

Nick Rodgers is the new chef at Otus Supply

The former executive chef at the Root Restaurant & Bar in White Lake, Rodgers replaces outgoing Otus Supply chef Myles McVay

Sister Pie bakery plans second location, grocery options

Shooting for an April 2020 opening, the new location will have more room for seating, classrooms and office space

Restaurants do the cooking with Easter brunch

Breakfast and lunch foods are the star at Metro Detroit restaurants serving Easter brunch on April 21

Match the meat cut to the right cooking method

Now we know why some meat is tender and some is tough. Read on.

Dan & Vi’s, home of the deli slice, evolves

Serving the lunch crowd for more than 50 years, the Chene street pit stop could soon expand to a new building and a second location

Table No. 2 to open on the Avenue of Fashion

The new fine dining spot is helmed by twin brothers Omar and Shimar MItchell

Hunt’s tomato paste recalled due to possible mold

Conagra said that the recall is for six ounce cans of Hunt’s Tomato Paste No Salt Added

Bacon Bash, VegFest and more coming up in Metro Detroit

Food and beverage news and events from around town

Cashless restaurants trend grows

The trend of not accepting cash, even in casual restaurants, is growing as some cities and states make it illegal

Plant-based meat sales are rising

From soy-based sliders to ground lentil sausages, plant-based meat substitutes are surging in popularity

Como’s in Ferndale shoots for May 6 reopening

The completely gutted and renovated restaurant will serve Detroit-style deep dish pizza

The coney dog pasty: most Michigan treat ever?

Ackroyd's Scottish Bakery in Redford is serving coney pasties throughout April

Union Joint restaurant to open at District Detroit

This will be the first time the restaurant group, which includes Vinsetta Garage and Clarkston Union, has opened a spot in a new construction

U.S. experts reviewing low-carb, other diets for guidelines

Some followers of low-carb eating are hoping for a nod of approval in the upcoming U.S. dietary guidelines that advise Americans on what to eat

A bagel took the cake in local baking contest

A cinnamon bagel with boozy, cherry cream cheese was the big winner at Sunday's event, which raised money for Variety, a children's charity

Leon & Lulu’s Let Them Eat Cake baking competition

Detroit Tigers Opening Day bashes set for Thursday

Fans will gather around downtown Detroit before the Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals for their home opener at Comerica Park Thursday

Spring restaurant and bar openings

Expect more pizza, super-charged sweets and hotel restaurants to debut in Metro Detroit this spring

Bring Korean ingredients into your cooking

Several basic Korean ingredients hold a place of honor on my condiment shelves.

Dining and beverage news and events

Wine dinners, pop-ups and more, including the release of Blake’s Rainbow Seeker cider

Sister Pie, Zingerman’s get James Beard nods

Nine Metro Detroit chefs and restaurants were named on the semifinalist list, and two will advance as nominees

Donut Fest is coming to Eastern Market this spring

The May 18 event aims to find out which bakery or restaurant makes the 'Best Donut in Detroit'

Kraft Heinz can’t count on ketchup to save it

Even though it’s dropped some maligned ingredients from hot dogs and mac and cheese, it hasn’t been enough

Shinola Hotel beer hall opens Monday

The Brakeman has casual, open-air seating with beer pong, tabletop taps and fried chicken from Penny Red's

Pasquale’s in Royal Oak to close April 7

The Italian-American family favorite has been in business in Royal Oak for 65 years

Detroit Mixology bartending school stirs up fun

Owner and instructor Sheka Benson regularly hosts sold-out classes for amateur mixologists

Dinner, for when you don’t want to cook dinner

This is about the food you cook when you come home after your commute was longer than your work day.

Metro Detroit dining news and events

Beer, wine, booze and cake events coming up around town

Detroit natives bring Michigan & Trumbull pizza home to Corktown

The Detroit-style pizza restaurant expects to open this fall in Corktown

New research rekindles debate over eating eggs

Study weighs in on conflicting guidance on heart and cholesterol

Yeast from 1886 shipwreck makes new brew

The most distinguishing feature of Jamie Adams’ new ale isn’t its hoppy bite but its compelling backstory

Matthew Baldridge named executive chef at Republic, Parks & Rec

Most recently the owner and chef at Conserva in downtown Ferndale, Baldridge will now oversee Republic and the adjacent Parks & Rec Diner

Cork and Gabel fits well in Corktown

Butterball recalls ground turkey due to salmonella risk

The recalled turkey was produced on July 7, 2018 and much of it had a sell/freeze by date of July 26