Toum and Tzatziki is expected to open in the first week of June at Merrick and Trumbull and will feature lamb gyros and shawarma, salads, beef kebabs and spreads.
Jena Brooker
Jena is BridgeDetroit's environmental reporter, covering everything from food and agricultural to pollution to climate change.
She was a 2022 Data Fellow at the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism where she produced award-winning coverage on the automotive industry in Detroit and environmental racism. She was also a Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellow in 2022 through CASW, AHCJ, and SEJ. Before joining BridgeDetroit she covered environmental issues across the Midwest as a Reporting Fellow for the national online news platform Grist Magazine.
Jena has a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies from the University of Michigan. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, Mother Jones, Salon, Slate, Grist, Next City, Chalkbeat, Planet Detroit, and others.
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Air Quality Awareness Week: Plant trees, bike, or attend a film screening
A coalition of local community and environmental justice advocacy groups are hosting a week of events in Metro Detroit for the week established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 18 years ago.
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Undocumented immigrants accidentally crossing into Canada face increased risks
Lawyers representing clients say undocumented immigrants accidentally cross into Canada from Detroit every day.
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JB’s Bites: Community compost pilot
Jena has details on a new community composting pilot in Detroit. Plus, the latest food news, pop-ups and events.
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New community composting project to launch in Detroit
A group of Detroit urban agriculture organizations are collaborating to launch a community composting pilot.
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JB’s Bites: Compostable cup hoax?
Jena writes about why discarding environmentally friendly products in Detroit is challenging. Plus, the latest food news and pop-ups.
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Compostable food packaging in Detroit often ends up in landfills. Here’s why
Composting in Detroit is limited, and some businesses that use compostable products don’t have the means or knowledge to properly dispose of them.
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JB’s Bites: Get gardening, Detroit!
The sun is out and the growing season is on its way. Jena shares some resources to get going. Plus, the latest food news and events.
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JB’s Bites: Vámonos brings ‘third place’ wellness to Southwest Detroit
Jena shares El Central’s feature on a health and wellness hub in Southwest Detroit. Plus, the latest Detroit food news, pop-ups and more.
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Philly pizzeria staffed by formerly incarcerated teases Detroit location
Down North Pizza employs formerly incarcerated individuals while providing culinary career opportunities at a fair wage.