Taste the Diaspora Detroit Celebrates Foods of the African Diaspora for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, three local food entrepreneurs are launching an initiative called Taste the Diaspora Detroit (TDD). This celebration of Africa’s contribution to American cuisine…
Life Lessons From Culinary School
I recently finished a journey through culinary school, graduating with my fresh Culinary Sales and Marketing degree from the Great Lakes Culinary Institute. While I did learn a…
Grand Lake Never Tasted So Good
On the shores of Grand Lake, Sand Bay Trading Post Co. grocery and Woody’s Grand Lake restaurant are a labor of love for owners Gary Plankell and Todd…
A Love Letter to Restaurants
Dear Chefs, Cooks, Front and Back of House and all Hospitality Workers… This is for you. You’ve always been creative. We’ve seen it and admired it for years.…
7 Easy Ways to Safely Support Local Food Businesses this Winter
Winter is coming and, with it, local food businesses are bracing for impact. As we cozy up and stay safe at home, our beloved restaurants and shops are…
Fall Food Tour of Grand Rapids
The fall colors are getting better each day in West MI. Grand Rapids, a.k.a. Beer City, is full of great Oktoberfest beers right now, as well as morning…
The Past & Future of Pop-Up Restaurants
All around Metro Detroit, one could stumble upon a pop-up any day of the week. Pop-ups are a great option for consumers wanting to try something new, and…
FoodLab Detroit: Envisioning a Post-Pandemic Restaurant Industry
“We can either use this crisis as a chance to create a more democratic economy where we’re broadening ownership and wealth, supporting businesses that are grounded in their…
Welcome to our Cookbook Club!
Welcome to the inaugural meeting of the official Taste the Local Difference Cookbook Club! Each season, we will introduce a great cookbook we’re reading that highlights essential ways to…
Building Healthy Places: Connecting our Communities to Good Food
For the past 9 months, Taste the Local Difference has partnered with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to implement the Building Healthy Places (BHP)…