FOLK

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 8.00 AM – 4.00 PM (CLOSED TUESDAYS)
SATURDAY, SUNDAY 9.00 AM – 4.00 PM
1701 TRUMBULL AVE. | DETROIT, MI
+1 (313) 290-5849

All I can say is well done, FOLK. The venue is quite small, but that makes it feel cozy and friendly. The waitstaff are friendly, knowledgable and efficient.  The food is to die for. I am so impressed I can’t wait for another chance to go back and try something different. I had the warm rice bowl with sesame rice, kimchi, edamame, scallion, radish, furikake, and a choice of fried egg or tempeh and I had both!! It was awesomely tasty, warm, fresh, nourishing and just what I wanted on a chilly winter morning.

My husband John had the yogurt bowl with orange vanilla yogurt, pink grapefruit, hazelnut granola, blackberry compote & crushed pistachio. The compote was so good as was the yogurt and granola.

We had the house drip coffee. I wish had asked what it was, but I will next time as it was really good too.
The menu is not huge, but it offers some really nice choices for vegetarians and meat eaters alike, including an Aussie meat pie with steak and bacon, a kobe beef pastrami sammie and a chicken stew.
For the vegetarian they also include a Folk bowl with kale, roasted fennel, berbere spiced carrots, crushed chickpea, toasted sunflower seed and vegan cashew dressing .
Two versions of toast look amazing and may be next thing to try, having the Avocado Toast with avocado, beet hummus, toasted benne seed, pea shoots on your choice of seeded wheat or sourdough.

Do yourself a favor and visit FOLK as soon as possible. Good eating…

Seva’s…Again!

66 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201    (313) 974-6661   sevarestaurant.com

If you have been watching this blog, you know Seva’s is a regular place for us. When we cannot figure out what we want e come to Seva’s as we know we will always get something good.

This time we had an amazing blackberry and apple cider to start along with the spinach artichoke dip. John had the Burrito and I had jackfruit tacos with beans. As usual it was good, satisfying and we love knowing we are eating good organic food.

Howlers & Growlers

15222 Charlevoix

Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan    (313) 469-6031

Beer. Beer. And more beer. 40 taps worth and the selection is wonderful. All Michigan beers. Everything from a shy little pilsner to a $13 belgian.

We started with a flight of four 5oz. pours. A pilsner, a Vienna lager, a German style Kolsch and German wheat beer. They were all good, but the Batch Brewing Vienna lager was my favorite. It was different, a tad bit spicy on the tongue with a lingering finish.

The food choices are varied with plenty for the vegetarian.  

John and I both had the Impossible Burger. He had the plain version with lettuce tomato and onion. I had it as a Shroom which was wild mushrooms and Gruyere and we shared an order of fries. The burgers were very good, as close as a real beef burger as I can remember and the fires were skinny and crunchy.

All in all a great dinner and the beer is just the best. This was nota cheap night as we had a flight, 2 pints and 2 additional 5 oz pours. With the food our bill was $70.00 which we cannot do too often. Next time I will stick with a flight and I have to try the cauliflower and there Falafel Wrap. 

The space is nice and airy and the seating more than comfortable.

Impossible Burger

Impossible Burger Shroom

Beer flight

Vegginini’s Paradise Cafe

15429 Mack Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48224, United States
(313) 332-0447

All I can say is oh WOW! What a find. Where have you been Vegginini’s? Right in my backyard! I found this place just doing my regular weekly search for new places to eat and up it popped. If I told you how may times I have been by this place on my way to Sierra Station on Mack, I would have to hide my head in shame. But now that I have found you I will be a regular visitor.

There are a few small tables inside to eat at and it looks like they do a big carry-out business and you can order from GrubHub too. John and I ordered from one of the owners sons and although the wait was a tad long. You place your order via microphone and a security window, maybe a bit off-setting if you are not a regular in the D. I didn’t mind one bit. The owner looked to be the only one in the back cooking so I didn’t mind the wait. 

Giner & Lemon tea

Chili Cheese Fries

Veggie Curry

Meatless Ball Sub

Black Bean Bowl

A feast!!!

The menu is very full with a ton of options from black bean burger to Tahcos and Vegan Chili Cheese Fries and Vegan Lasagna and so much more. OH, did I forget to mention the food is totally VEGAN!!!!! Again, VEGAN!!! 

I had the Meatless Ball Sub and the Chili Cheese Fries while John had the Curried Veggies and Rice with a Black Bean Bowl. The sub was great. The bread was chewy and fresh while the meatless balls were soft and flavorful with a delicious tomato and herb sauce. Amazing. The Chili Cheese Fries had very SPICY black beans and the fries were perfect. John’s curry was spicy and the rice was awesome. The black beans were again, amazing.

The owner sent out two Ginger & Lemon teas for us to sample with crushed ice. WOW. Sweet and gingery and cool and slushy. I could have had 2-3 glasses. I will be back multiple times, and so should you. DO NOT be put off by the ragged appearance of the building. Inside is amazing and wonderful food from people who care about cooking good food.

 

 

Calexico

1040 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226    (313) 262-6361

Contemporary dining space with a patio doling out Mexican standards like burritos plus margaritas.

So we went to Calexico which is downtown in Detroit at the corner of Gratiot and Woodward. Parking can be an issue but if you park in the Z deck entering from Gratiot or Grand River off of Library St or Broadway, you then can walk through the belt ( we call it the alley) which is way cool and you can even stop for a drink at Standby or another bar in the belt.

Calexico was really good. I thoroughly enjoyed the food. We stated with the Guac and house made chips brought to the table warm. Super good. John had the Bean Bowl with
black beans or refried pinto beans, guacamole, cotija cheese, chipotle “crack” sauce.

I had the Baja Fish Bowl (YES, I will do fish once in a blue moon if I really want to try something or if there are no options) with beer battered fish, spicy slaw, mango salsa, chipotle “crack” sauce. Both all come  with rice, black or refried pinto beans, monterey jack cheese and pico de gallo.

guac and chips

guac and chips

Baja Fish bowl

Baja Fish bowl

Bean bowl

Ima

2015 Michigan Avenue. Corktown.         313-502-5959
[ Located across from Motor City Wine on the other side of Vermont Street ]

Hi all. Well, it has been a long break away, but I am back. Hopefully for a while. So we visited Ima again. Ima is an amazing asian restaurant on Michigan in Corktown. Since our last visit they have remodeled their outdoor patio and it is really nice. More room so more tables with a roof overhead and music. We sat out on a rather windy night and it was very nice.

We started with the edamame which we always get because it is  so darn good. An exquisite blend of chilis, lemon, olive oil and sea salt that delights the tongue makes this a go to every time.

John had the Yaki Udon pan fried with root veggies, beech mushrooms, crispy garlic and a sesame butter sauce. Of course I tried it and it was really good. Unusual as I do not usually associate butter with asian cuisine, but this dish was rich without being too rich. I may have to get this dish the next visit.

But maybe not as I had the Forest Udon again which I just cannot get away from. I love it so much I have it every time. The porcini broth is rich and deep and has a nice mouthfeel. Roasted tofu, smoked trumpet mushrooms, rosemary and garlic oil round out this dish along with the gai lan, scallion & nori.

As usual we will return and if you have not been to Ima, you do not know what you are missing. Check them out at imanoodles.com and go there. You will not regret it.

Sierra Station

15110 Mack Ave.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
(313) 822-1270

Small Botana

Nopallito’s (cactus with eggs)

Ahhhhh. Sierra Station. A Grosse Pointe Park staple for 40 years. You gotta love just straight up cheesy, no fuss no frills Mexican food. This is a favorite for John who loves the Nopalitos. Cactus in scrambled eggs with fresh warm tortillas and the standard rice and beans.

I had the small Botana and it was HUGE. Next time I will get a mini. Crunch chips, refried beans, melty cheese and a ton of jalapeños, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, green pepper an onion. Very good as a meal or as an appetizer for 2 (or 3 or 4) or more. 

We had the house sangria tonight which is always good. You can get it by the glass or the liter. Yum. And also a wide selection of beers and cocktails are available.

The owner is always there and makes the rounds of the tables which is a nice touch. The decorations are over the top and the owner showed us his newly renovated side room for parties and large groups. The room is WOW amazing with amazing tables and chairs. I cannot even begin to describe them. Go check it out.!!

What more can I say. Good, hearty comfort food in a cozy atmosphere.

Parks & Rec- End of Summer

The Grand Army of the Republic Building
1942 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI — 48226
313-446-8370

Brendi

Cheesy Monkey

Buddha Bowl

Cheesy Monkey

Buddha Bowl

Once again we visited Parks & Rec in the GAR building. It is a different eatery every time we go. The menu changes with the seasons and utilizes the best produce available in the area. The menu is fresh, innovative, delightful and always pleasing.

AWOL

Hello Detroit,

Yes, dinnerinthed had been absent without leave lately, but we will be back soon. Work and school and summer activities keep us all busy, but with the cooler weather coming is the time to cozy up to some of the amazing restaurants on offer in Detroit.

See you soon!!

Biscuit Head

823 S. Church St., Unit C, Greenville, S.C.

While on vacation a few weeks ago we stopped for breakfast at one of the most unique and amazing places. Biscuit Head. The menu is based on biscuit. The huge, fluffy addicting kind they make only in the South.

This place was simply wonderful. Biscuit carb heaven!! Everything was just amazing. I will just list the yumminess. If you are ever in Greenville, S.C. or Asheville, N.C. DO NOT MISS this place for breakfast. You will not be disappointed.

Fried green tomato biscuit

Biscuit with fried green tomato, brie, tomato, two poached eggs, and smoked 
tomato hollandaise

 

Gravy flight

Your choice of three gravies with a biscuit- Mushroom, vegan chorizo and sweet potato coconut.

 

Classic

Biscuit with egg, cheddar cheese, and a choice of one side

 

Mimosa fried chicken biscuit

Biscuit with mimosa fried chicken, sweet potato butter, sriracha slaw, 
and a poached egg

 

Biscuit Donuts

Tossed in sugar and served with lemon curd

 

Need I say more…I don’t think I do. Just try it. And then take a nap.

Green fried tomato Biscuit

Biscuit with three vegetarian gravies

Sriracha Slaw with poached egg.

Bacon,egg and cheese biscuit

Fried chicken biscuit with a poached egg

fried dumplings

quinoa scramble

Detroit Vegan Soul

Detroit Vegan Soul (EAST)
8029 Agnes St.
Detroit, MI — 48214

Detroit Vegan Soul is one of our favorite spots and I cannot believe I have never blogged about it. AND I just discovered they have a second location coming soon on 19614 Grand River Ave.Detroit, MI — 48223.

The food is amazing. The space on Agnes is pretty small but it is so worth the wait if you have to. This visit we started with the Black-eyed Pea Hummus (GF w/o pita). Creamy black-eyed pea hummus dip served with cucumbers, pita, olives, and pickled beets. It was really good. Much deeper, richer, savory flavor than chickpea hummus.

John hd the Soul Platter which includes Mac-n-cheese, tenderly smoked collards, maple glazed yams, black-eyed peas and a cornbread muffin. The collards are to die for. I asked the waiter how they were prepared and became out with a list of ingredients from the chef. Amazing. And the mac-n-Cheese. No words.

I had the Cesar Chavez salad of Romaine lettuce, capers, rosemary garlic croutons with house-made creamy Cesar dressing. I had them ad the grilled tempeh which was seasoned just perfectly and the dressing was outstanding.

Caesar Chavez Salad

Caesar Chavez Salad

Black-eyed pea hummus

Soul Platter

Black-eyed pea hummus

Beans and Rice

Caesar Chavez Salad

PJ’s Lager House

1254 Michigan Ave, Detroit MI 48226(313) 961-4668

OH MY GOD. Where has PJ’s been for the last 10 years? Well, right here in Detroit on Michigan Ave. THIS is my new favorite spot. From the outside you look at it and cringe slightly and wonder if you have the wrong place. They could not possibly serve vegetarian food, let alone vegan food at this spot. But they do. And it is awesome.

I had the Tofu Bahn Mi and it was yummy as heck. Marinated and deep fried tofu triangles served over lettuce, house made cucumber, carrot& jalapeno slaw and topped with homemade peanut sauce & chopped red peppers. Served on an open faced toasted bolillo bun with veganaise. The tofu was chewy and savory and the slaw was tangy and slightly spicy. I had the sweet potato fries and they were very well done, as in just bout perfect.

John had the Veggarito. Vegan! Poblano Spanish rice, shredded lettuce, pinto & black beans, pico de gallo, spices, avocado & vegan queso. Spicy or mild and huge, I tell ya, YUGE. It was a lot of burrito and John pronounced it very good.

The beer was awesome and draft and cold and, yeah, what more can I say about beer.

We met PJ and were regaled with stories from over the years. He bought the place in 2007 I believe he said. There are two rooms. One where there are tables and the bar and a room where the bands play and  is plastered with music posters. We spent more than a few minutes looking at them all. There is also a patio outside.

PJ regaled us with stories from the past and you will have to ask him his Jimmy Hoffa story. I won’t steal his thunder here. And downstairs there is a record store and upstairs one of the coolest AirBNB places I have seen in a while. YES. You can rent the upstairs and just wander down for music, brews and vegetarian food. HOW COOL IS THAT!!!

I cannot say enough cool things about PJ’s from the bar vibe to the history to the food. You must visit PJ’s Lager House.

The food was so exciting, I forgot to take pictures before we started noshing. Ooooopppps. (not sorry either).

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