Secret Bakery

Secret Bakery

by | Jul 25, 2024 | Ferndale, LBN Food

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SECRET BAKERY

Max Leonard always loved baking, and he got really good at making sourdough bread. Beginning in 2018, he sold it out of his home in Hamtramck, and then in Ferndale … until local government found out. Now he has a retail location that’s open only on Wednesdays and Sundays, typically offering five types of bread (including the popular sourdough loaf), plus sweet treats and savory items like olive fougasse. Secret Bakery was named to the Detroit Free Press 2024 best new eateries and continues to be just as popular as it was when Max was baking out of his home kitchen. 

House of Barbecue

House of Barbecue

by | Jul 18, 2024 | Clawson, LBN Food

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Collier Willis, chef and owner of House of Barbecue in downtown Clawson, has honed his cooking skills over the years, even serving food out of food trucks during the pandemic. House of Barbecue is about two and a half years old, and features not only great barbecue dishes, but crab cakes, king crab and more. You can even find vegetarian and vegan dishes like smoked tofu and vegan greens, as well as macaroni and cheese. Stop in for locally sourced food and fine dining in a casual setting.

Mojave Cantina

Mojave Cantina

by | Jul 11, 2024 | Clawson, LBN Food

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Mojave Cantina in downtown Clawson is well-known for its fresh, authentic Mexican fare – some of it with a twist, like the Southwest egg rolls. There you’ll find freshly made salsa and guacamole, fajitas made to share and fresh margaritas made with high-quality tequila and juices. Enjoy the Southwest decor in the main restaurant or front patio, or slip into 54 West, Mojave’s backyard bar, for a different vibe that includes an outdoor bar rail and cozy couch seating.

Michigan Originals – Rinaldi Sausage

Michigan Originals – Rinaldi Sausage

by | Jun 27, 2024 | LBN Food, Michigan Originals

Nick Perrone and his business partner Vince Palazzolo have made a conscious decision to remain Michigan-based. Their company, operated out of Shelby Township, makes fresh – never frozen – sausages that are free of nitrates, MSG, corn syrup and other additives, and typically gluten-free as well. They’re made from fresh meat within 24 to 48 hours of arrival at the Shelby Township processing center, and then shipped to stores. Rinaldi offers 14 flavors of sausages, including the popular motor city sausage, with garlic, anise, paprika and cayenne, and the coney brat with cheese, which offers all the flavor without the mess. Find Rinaldi Sausages in Kroger and Meijer meat counters, Hollywood Market, Papa Joe’s and other independent stores. 

Saltwater Eatery

Saltwater Eatery

by | Jun 27, 2024 | LBN Food, Troy

Penny White opened Saltwater Eatery in Troy just a few months ago. Her eatery is famous for its lobster rolls, but also offers seafood pasta, poutine and other New Orleans fare. If you’re not a seafood fan, try the steak frites, chicken andouille pappardelle or the roasted veggie plate with balsamic and smashed redskin potatoes. The atmosphere is comfortable and semi-casual. Penny is looking forward to adding a Sunday New Orleans brunch, and the addition of Saltwater’s liquor license.

Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen

Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen

by | Jun 20, 2024 | Farmington, LBN Food

Marlo Bendon opened Proud Mitten Shared Kitchen in Plymouth in honor of her father. She offers small businesses a way to create their products in an industrial kitchen, but she also fosters them in getting their products on the market. Proud MItten Shared Kitchen is located in the Plymouth Arts & Recreation building in downtown Plymouth. Bendon has created a community of small businesses that can help each other grow.