Jena Brooker sits in on a talk about the Michigan Supreme Court decision to phase out tipped wages and raise the minimum wage and the affect on small businesses and restaurants.
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Tour Detroit farms and gardens
Jena Brooker has details on how to take part in the 27th annual Detroit Farms and Gardens tour this weekend hosted by Keep Growing Detroit.
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JB’s Bites: Turning food waste into paint
Using materials like hibiscus to make red for example, can be a more environmentally sustainable and healthy alternative.
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Sustainable sushi on the table at Sozai
Jena Brooker talks with award-winning Sozai chef Hajime Sato about the challenges of sustainable sushi. Plus, the latest food news and a weekly list of Detroit pop-ups.
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The culmination of a community cookbook
Jena Brooker writes on the release of a community cookbook, struggles with Detroit’s USDA office, a transformation for Detroit dollar stores, a list of pop-ups and more.
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Collard green cookoff returns
Jena Brooker has what to expect at the second annual collard green cookoff. Plus, Jena will co-host a storytelling booth, so stop by!
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Take a cooking class in Detroit
Jena Brooker has the dish on Detroit food classes, the latest food news and city pop-ups.
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JB’s Bites: Abrupt closure of DIB
Jena Brooker writes on the sudden closure of Detroit Institute of Bagels after a local developer took over.
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JB’s Bites: Mangoes in the Motor City
Jena Brooker got in on the WhatsApp mango craze. Check out her review as well as the latest food news and pop-ups.
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JB’s Bites: New art gallery & bakery
BridgeDetroit food writer Jena Brooker writes on a composting pilot with an autonomous robot, the latest food headlines and this week’s pop-ups.