FUN FACT: The Detroit Institute of Bagels used 2,500 pounds of everything seeds last year.
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This week, I have good news about Maty’s African Cuisine, an underrated Senegalese restaurant on Detroit’s northwest side.
Maty’s opened in 2017 and sells whole grilled red snapper, lamb shank, deep-fried fataya, and sides like fried plantain and yellow rice.
Restaurant owner Amady Gueye applied several years ago to purchase an adjacent city-owned building to expand the restaurant’s size and menu, but was in a waiting game until earlier this month when the City Council approved the sale. Now, Gueye plans to add African desserts to the menu and other tasty items and double the size of his dining room!
I say Maty’s is underrated because, as I was reporting the story, many people told me they had never heard of it and/or hadn’t been in for years. It’s further out from the downtown core, but the food is phenomenal.
Check out the full story and if you go, let me know what you think.
Dig In,
JB
- Detroit farmer Leandra King is facing jail time for owning livestock on her west side farm. An ordinance that would allow livestock is expected to make its way to City Council this year for a vote.
- Make Food Not Waste culinary director Shanel DeWalt made it to the last round on an episode of Food Network’s Chopped that aired Monday.
- Little Asian Bites is back with its night market, and, this time, it’s actually at night. The next one is Thursday, May 16, 5-10 p.m. at Eastern Market.
Thur., Apr. 11:
El Antes at Last Chance Saloon, 830 Michigan Ave. 5-9 p.m.
Nepantla at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval Ave.
Alley Snake at Mocad, 4454 Woodward Ave. 5-8 p.m.
Fri., Apr. 12:
Randos Sandos at Brewery Faisan, 1087 Beaufait St. 5-8 p.m.
Konjo Me at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval Ave.
Sat., Apr. 13:
El Antes at Detroit City Distillery, 2462 Riopelle St. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Savor Red at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval Ave.
Detroit Dinner Club at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval Ave.
Sun., Apr. 14:
Marksie’s Cooking at Red Hook on Jefferson, 2761 E. Jefferson. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Egg Hunt at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval Ave. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mon., Apr. 15:
Tacos Hernandez at The Keisling, 449 E Milwaukee Ave. 5-10 p.m.
El Antes at Collect,1454 Gratiot Ave. 5-9 p.m.
Tue., Apr. 16:
Vegan Baddies at The Elephant Room, 439 E. Congress. 5 p.m. to Midnight.
Wed., Apr. 17:
Delectables by Design at The Congregation, 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd. 5-9 p.m.
Last week I asked what item you throw away the most and you said “fruit” and “salad.” My No. 1 tip to avoid throwing away fruit would be to freeze it and use it later for smoothies, jam, bread, etc. I use frozen fruit (like these Michigan cherries) to make popsicles. As for salad, buy smaller bags or revive it by soaking in a bowl of cold water. I’ve also heard you can blend it into a dressing.
