FUN FACT: The Boston Cooler, made with ginger ale and vanilla ice cream, has origins in Detroit and was copyrighted by Vernors in 1967.
Hey, it’s JB!
It’s officially summer and with it the welcome sight of smokers, grills, and food tents back on Detroit’s street corners.
Last fall, Laura Herberg (formerly with WDET-FM and now at Outlier Media) and I visited some pop-ups to try the food, learn the stories of the chefs, and we even discovered the garage where the smokers are made for many of these pop-ups.
We wrote a feature story and produced an audio segment. I’m not an audio reporter so I am in awe of how Laura pulled the radio version together, it’s a real treat to listen to!
What’s your favorite street food pop-up in Detroit?
Please send me any and all information you might have — the name, address, hours, and pictures. I’ll make a map to share for the summer season!
Dig In,
JB
- Hamtramck’s Amar Pizza, which uses Bangladeshi flavors and ingredients, made it to the New York Times list of ‘Best Pizza Places.’
- Detroit-style pizza has made it to Australia.
- Eater Detroit has a feature on The Congregation’s popular House Nights with a live DJ, food trucks, and dancing.
Thurs., June 27:
Bunny Bunny at Brewery Faisan, 1087 Beaufait St. 5-8 p.m.
The Paper Plate Diner at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval.
Pink Flamingo, 2746 Vermont St. 6-10 p.m.
Chi Fan Le and JB’s Ice Pops at BasBlue, 110 E Ferry St. 5-7 p.m.
Fri., June 28:
Randos Sandos at Brewery Faisan, 1087 Beaufait St. 5-8 p.m.
Earl and Associates at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval.
Food Truck Fridays at E. Warren Farmers Market, 16835 E. Warren. 12-8
Sat., Jun 29:
Elle The Foodie at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval.
Chi Fan Le at Brewery Faisan, 1087 Beaufait St. 5:30-8 p.m.
Detroit Coffee Club at Dyno Detroit, 8-3 p.m.
Sun., June 30:
Detroit Coffee Club at Saffron De Twah, 11-3 p.m.
Indigo Culinary Co. at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval.
Marksie’s Cooking at Red Hook, 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.
Tues., July 2:
Martes Market at The Congregation, 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd. 4-8 p.m.
Nepantla at Cold Truth, 4240 Cass Ave. 5-9 p.m.
1331 Holden St. Credit: Adam Mahoney
