Rositas Cocina

Rositas Cocina

by | Apr 10, 2025 | LBN Food, Royal Oak

Patrick Henderson, co-owner of Rosita’s Cocina, with locations in Royal Oak and Shelby Township, plus a cafe and market in Utica, told us about this Colombian restaurant, founded by his wife. The eatery serves all gluten-free meals, including 20 different empanadas and popular dishes like the grilled octopus and red snapper. The bandeja paisa is a traditional Colombian platter that’s also popular. 

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Hummus Goodness

Hummus Goodness

by | Apr 3, 2025 | Birmingham, LBN Food, Royal Oak, Troy

Hannah Awada, owner of Hummus Goodness, based in Birmingham, told us how she got started with her business while living in China in 2017. Today, Hummus Goodness offers seven flavors (and growing) of hummus, including classic, the popular taco flavor, a pickle flavor made with McClure’s Pickles and more. You can find it at Meijer and Busch’s stores, plus many more in metro Detroit. Each recipe starts with chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic, and there are no preservatives. 

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Michigan Originals – Youngblood Vineyard

Michigan Originals – Youngblood Vineyard

by | Mar 27, 2025 | LBN Food, Michigan Originals

Jessica Youngblood is the owner of Youngblood Vineyard in Ray, a family farm she and her husband turned into a vineyard in 2016. It’s about 25 acres of grapes that create their 12 100-percent estate-grown wines, which you can taste in their tasting room or restaurant, or take home to enjoy. The tasting room is open year-round, but Jessica is looking forward to the warmer months, when the patio opens and there are more outdoor events, like their famous fireworks around the Fourth of July. 

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At Anano’s

At Anano’s

by | Mar 27, 2025 | Farmington Hills, LBN Food, Royal Oak, Troy

Ani Gogvadze, owner of At Anano’s in Farmington Hills, told us about this new eatery, which bears her nickname – Anano. It’s the only Georgian restaurant in Michigan, featuring a range of dishes. It’s famous for a dish called adjarian khachapuri, which is bread stuffed with melted cheese and topped with a raw egg. You can also get vegetarian dishes like the lobio or Georgian style salad, shish-kebab, and lamb and chicken dishes. Stop in for lunch or dinner.

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Simply Good Kitchen

Simply Good Kitchen

by | Mar 20, 2025 | Birmingham, LBN Food

Daniel Palmeri and Danny Wasmund, co-owners of Simply Good Kitchen in Birmingham, spoke about the from-scratch meals they offer to customers. Owners now for three years, they’re building on a business Danny’s aunt and uncle founded 18 years ago. Popular dishes include chicken marsala, chicken pot pie, pad Thai, blueberry pancakes and more. Stop in Wednesday through Friday when the store is open, or take advantage of the 24-hour kiosk, which lets you purchase anything in the coolers with a credit card.

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Hollywood Markets

Hollywood Markets

by | Mar 20, 2025 | Bloomfield Hills, LBN Food, Royal Oak, Troy

Andy Welch, co-owner of Hollywood Markets, with locations in Royal Oak, Bloomfield Hills, Troy and Madison Heights, told us about his neighborhood grocery stores, family-owned since 1924. The markets cater to customers with an eye for fresh produce and meat. They offer personalized customer service, greeting customers by name and enabling them to request products that aren’t on the shelves. The Royal Oak location recently remodeled and is hosting a grand re-opening starting March 25 and featuring raffles, samples and specials all week. 

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