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Melody Baetens Malosh

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Detroit News restaurant critic. Game show enthusiast. Cross-stitcher. Send restaurant tips: mbaetens@detroitnews.com

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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
In today's Detroit News - our list of 2025's best new restaurants in Metro Detroit www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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Modern Romanian concept Bar Gabi to open in former Framebar space in Hazel Park
Chefs and partners Gabriel and Gabriela Botezan will bring their vast knowledge of pastas, pastries and Romanian cuisine to John R this fall.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
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Sip-N-Read is now open with books, wine and comfortable vibes in Corktown
Author and winemaker Tamela Todd welcomed guests to the 2,400-square-foot reading room, bookstore and wine bar on Wednesday.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Looking back at 2015, was a magical year for the Detroit dining scene, starting with the opening of Selden Standard in late 2014 and continuing with the debuts of Chartreuse, Mabel Gray, Sister Pie, Kuzzo's, Vertical and Standby. Read more in today's column: www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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In hindsight, 2015 was a magical year for Detroit's dining scene
Major players emerged that would attract the attention of national food media, and many of those names are still making moves a decade later in 2025.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Detroit/Michigan: This is showing at the Michigan Theatre Tues.-Thurs this week only, don't miss it ... jukeboxgraduate.com/its-never-ov...
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IT’S NEVER OVER: JEFF BUCKLEY
if you love his music you should see this, and if you don’t know what I’m talking about you should definitely watch it.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
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Dining calendar: August food festivals and more tasty news
Andiamo Pasta & Chops is having a somm slam and Wright & Company will host a mezcal master class this month, too.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
We may have different allegiances when it comes to cars, colleges and Coney dogs, but there's no question that Better Made makes Detroit's favorite potato chip.
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See inside Detroit's Better Made snack factory as it celebrates 95 years
The family-owned snack food brand has made potato chips in Detroit since 1930.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
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Inaugural Traverse City Food & Wine festival brings big names
Celebrity names, award-winning culinary talent from Detroit and other celebrated Michigan chefs will appear at multi-event festival Aug. 20-24.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
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Wahlburgers returns to Metro Detroit with DTW location
The new location will be open daily for counter service inside the McNamara Terminal starting Aug. 4.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
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Downtown Detroit is getting fast-casual favorite Sweetgreen
The fast-casual restaurant will be at 1020 Woodward in the One Campus Martius building.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
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Alden Global Capital Makes a Play for The Dallas Morning News
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
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Acclaimed restaurateur returns to native Grosse Pointe to open Lola's Taco Bar
After working in and opening restaurants in Chicago, New York and Philly, restaurateur Branden McRill readies to debut casual taco spot on Mack.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
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Trailblazing primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall coming to Fisher Theatre
The world-renowned ethologist and conservationist travels 20 days a year on speaking tours and other appearances.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Good morning and Happy Shark Week to those who celebrate www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/s...
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Shark Week 2025 Brings New Thrills and Old Favorites to Discovery
The enduringly popular Discovery Channel summertime TV event is back for its 37th year.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
For every bad slice of cardboard-like pizza, for each salad that should have been compost and for the times a cookie crumbled, there is — thankfully — a dish worth writing about. Here are 5 of them: www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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Adventures in Detroit dining: Our restaurant critic's recent raves
A poppy seed-dusted chopped wedge, sweet bibingka and flavorful shrimp tacos are among the favorites.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
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James Beard Award-winning Warda Patisserie opens second location
Long in the works, the cafe on the grounds of the east side cultural center Little Village.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
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Tacos Wuey opens Friday in Detroit with pork rinds, ceviche and a family birria recipe
Chef and owner Eddie Vargas says the 40-seat restaurant will be a modern taqueria with new tacos each week.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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Clawson's House of Barbecue closes after a pig roast Saturday
Owners of the 3-year-old restaurant are looking for a new location to serve their smoked brisket, superb collard greens and house-made mac and cheese.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
First time in Detroit - this Tuesday! www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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London-based band Los Bitchos bring instrumental dance party to Magic Bag Tuesday
Expect bongos, keytars and Latin rhythms as the globally influenced quartet make their Detroit debut.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
22 bars and restaurants that opened in June, plus 10 closings ✅ Father Forgive Me - Detroit ✅ Ryuu Sushi - Grosse Pointe ✅ Ford’s Garage - Utica ❌ Hooters Taylor ❌ Pinky’s Rooftop ❌ Ferlito’s Restaurant
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22 bars and restaurants that opened in June, plus 10 closings
Have cocktails in the sun at Father Forgive Me in Detroit or Latitudes in Wyandotte, or grab a burger at new locations for Ford's Garage and HopCat.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Burger joint in a Port Huron gas station zips to glory at Sunday's Battle in Eastern Market
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A new restaurant takes the glory at Sunday's Burger Battle in Eastern Market
Ten competitors set up in the heat outside Eastern Market's Shed 5 Sunday afternoon to vie for the title of Burger Battle champion.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
3 former winners face 9 new competitors at Sunday’s Detroit Burger Battle 🏆 🍔 www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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Competition is hot and juicy for Sunday's Burger Battle in Eastern Market
Burger fans and a panel of judges decide which local competitor brings their best beef to Eastern Market event.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Dana Taucher debuted Syndicate in downtown Ferndale 2 years ago - here are the details on her next two ventures:
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Syndicate owner is doing her part to keep Ferndale's downtown scene fresh
Hospitality veteran Dana Taucher opened Syndicate cocktail lounge in late 2023 and will debut barbecue restaurant Smokhaus later this summer.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
After an exciting win in 2024, Michigan walked away empty handed in the James Beard Restaurant/Chef Awards last night www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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Bested by Chicago again, no James Beard Award wins for Michigan this year
Ten Michigan chefs and restaurants were named semifinalists for the awards in January, but Traverse City's Cooks' House was the only final nominee.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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Detroit News to operate independently at year’s end
The joint operating agreement between The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press will end at year's end.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
This week's review is a Beatles-themed bar in Mount Clemens - print headline ideas for this story sparked a fun discussion. DAY SIPPER won, but LET IT BEER, was on the page for a while. FAB POUR, was a contender for a while as was ALL YOU NEED IS RUM ... any others?
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Restaurant Review: Octopus' Beer Garden is a riverside escape from the daily grind
Come for the 1960s classic rock vibes, stay for the fish tacos and frozen rum drinks.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
I like the flavor - natural orange and elderflower, not too sweet and no aftertaste. Nate will be in Ferndale Friday night at the St. Clair Shores Kroger Saturday promoting the brand
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Nate Burleson in town this weekend for LionBlood vodka launch with Valentine Distilling Co
'Detroit gave me a chapter in my life that shaped me,' said Burleson of teaming up with Ferndale's Valentine Distilling Co. for the new spirit.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
So fun 😀
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Dearborn's M Cantina earns Guinness World Record for vast agave spirits selection
The Mexican restaurant on Michigan Avenue has more than 1800 tequilas and other agave spirits available at its bar.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
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Detroit lands on PETA's list of the country's most vegan-friendly cities
The list name-drops Detroit businesses like Trap Vegan, Detroit Vegan Soul and Cold Truth ice cream.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Ferlito's to close Grosse Pointe Woods restaurant soon www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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Ferlito's to close Grosse Pointe Woods restaurant soon
A carryout location, which opened in February in St. Clair Shores, will continue to serve Ferlito's pizza, pasta, ribs and more.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
This air is messing me up, Canada 😶‍🌫️
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
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Historic Dakota Inn sells to owner of the Schvitz, Dutch Girl Donuts
New owner Paddy Lynch says he won't change the dining room, but wants to add a biergarten in the backyard, plus a gift shop, small market and more.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
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Everything you need to know about all-you-can-eat Korean spot Witch Topokki
Customers make their own customizable sauce and then choose ingredients like proteins, vegetables, noodles and rice cakes to cook at their table.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
It's June! Here's what happened in May: ✅Bev's Bagels opens at Grand River & W. Warren ✅La Jalisciense opened 2nd location in Taylor ✅Meantime bar opens where 8 Degrees Plato was ❌Bahama Breeze in Troy closes Read on for more (digital subscription required) www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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16 bars, restaurants and bakeries that opened in May, plus 3 closings
Meantime, Bev's Bagels and Paris Bar opened in Detroit while Bahama Breeze closed its Troy location.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
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Bobcat Bonnie's in downtown Ferndale to close
Once flush with six locations, only a Lansing Bobcat Bonnie's remains open.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Supino is coming to 13 and Southfield in 2026
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Supino Pizzeria to open 3rd location in Oakland County suburb
Owner Dave Mancini and his team are in the beginning phases and he expects to be open in early 2026.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
April was wild on the dining beat. I'm counting 17 restaurant openings and 14 closings! ✔️ KPot Taylor ✔️ Pocket Change bar Eastern Market ✔️ Lost Sailor market Sylvan Lake ❌ Lockhart's BBQ Royal Oak ❌ Sozai Clawson ❌ Victory Inn Warren Read the full list here: www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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April was a rollercoaster for Detroit area dining scene with 17 openings and 14 closings
A new rooftop bar opens in Eastern Market, while Korean street food spot Witch Topokki makes its debut in Troy
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Breaking news: www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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James Beard Award-winning chef closes Sozai in Clawson
Chef Hajime Sato's 2024 James Beard Award was the first time the Best Chef: Great Lakes honor went to a sushi restaurant.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Two of my favorite things: cocktail bars and glass-blowing! www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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Dearborn’s Glass Academy is opening a bar called the Michigan Room
The Michigan-centric lounge will feature locally made beer, wine and spirits served in hand-blown glass and mugs.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Opening Tuesday in downtown Ferndale www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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The Nine Kitchen & Bar is opening next week in downtown Ferndale
The sleek date-night destination has renovated the former Brooks Brewing space on Woodward just north of Nine Mile.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
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Wine, spirits and the sky: Inside Michigan's Chateau Aeronautique Winery
Owner and founder Lorenzo Lizarralde oversees an airfield and winery in Jackson plus a distillery, brewery and music venue in the Irish Hills.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The first 100 customers on Thursday get a voucher for a free ramen bowl on their next visit www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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Inside Jinya Ramen Bar, opening its first Michigan location Thursday
The spacious Royal Oak restaurant specializes in ramen dishes and also serves cocktails, sake flights, bao buns, rice bowls and more.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
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Acclaimed Detroit chef Sarah Welch leaves Marrow and is on the move
The James Beard Award-nominated chef will host a special dinner with chef Cameron Rolka this month at Host in Utica.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Aww, Nan ... she was nice and really fun www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
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Nan Seelman, former Detroit News editor, dies
The longtime journalist also worked in Battle Creek and was an avid reader, sports fan and animal lover.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Bagels! Pizza! Wine! Ice Cream! www.detroitnews.com/story/entert...
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Dining calendar: Metro Detroit restaurant and food news and events
Buddy's Slice for Life fundraiser is in April, while Bev's Bagels and A.M. Buzz get ready to open this later spring in Detroit.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
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Mediterranean fast-casual chain Cava to open in downtown Detroit
The growing brand is known for build-your-own grain bowls, salads and pita sandwiches.
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Zuck was confident he'd done everything possible to please Trump. Sitting at Meta's antitrust trial, it seems he got nothing for all the trouble.
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Zuckerberg’s Suck-Up to Trump Does Him No Good at All
The Meta billionaire is accused of buying Instagram and WhatsApp to crush his Facebook competitors.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
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Jessica Chastain to star in upcoming horror film based on Josh Malerman novel
Deadline reports the Academy Award-winning actor will star in a film adaptation of 'Incidents Around the House' with Rob Savage directing.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
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Lockhart's BBQ slings its final brisket Sunday in Royal Oak
Founded in 2010, the downtown Royal Oak restaurant has a spacious dining room and full-service bar.
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Melody Baetens Malosh @melodymalosh.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
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Slows Bar BQ to open second full-service restaurant in Berkley
The beloved barbecue brand opened its Corktown bar and restaurant 20 years ago this September.
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