January 14, 2022

Coming to Frame: A Cajun Creole Dinner Party with Chef Ederique Goudia

Cajun-Creole cuisine and local Detroit greens take center stage in the upcoming Frame dinner with Chef Ederique Goudia!

January 6, 2022

A Year in Review for Taste the Local Difference

Since 2004, Taste the Local Difference has supported Michigan local food and farming businesses. Check out our year in review of what we accomplished in 2021!

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December 10, 2021

Tostada Magazine Develops Anti-Gentrifier’s Guide to Dining in Detroit

In partnership with BridgeDetroit, Tostada Magazine is proud to announce their upcoming Anti-Gentrifiers’ Guide to Dining in Detroit. Enter your nominations and support independent Journalism!

November 8, 2021

Family Ties: Dancing Crane Farm and Steinhaus Restaurant in Marquette

Justin and Ryan Fairbanks own and operate the Steinhaus Restaurant and Dancing Crane Farm to support each other and their community.

September 8, 2021

Local Foodie Tour: Lansing

Find our picks for a Michigan capital food tour – from coffee from Blue Owl to stouts from Ellison Brewery and Spirits, and everything in between.

August 4, 2021

Taco Tuesday Goes Local

With most Summer food holidays already under our belt for the year, it’s easy to forget that there’s a fun weekly celebration all August (and year) long! Taco…

August 4, 2021

Celebrating the 2021 Detroit Food Fighters

For the past 21 years, the Detroit Free Press dutifully announced their highly anticipated list of Best New Restaurants and Restaurant of the Year. However, this year, the…

July 7, 2021

In Detroit, Collaboration is Key for Farm and Food Businesses’ Success

Last spring, when lockdown measures were in place and trips to the grocery store were fraught, Detroit farm and food businesses stepped in to offer an alternative. “Covid…

July 7, 2021

Elixirs: Wellness Cafe Opens in Marquette

“Elixirs had been planned before the pandemic,” Kate Lewandowski, co-owner of Elixirs shares. They intended to open during the beginning of the summer of 2020, but eventually opened…

June 8, 2021

Explore Local Food in Detroit with MoGo

Hop on one of MoGo’s red cruisers and pedal your way through West Village, Eastern Market, and Midtown’s finest local food businesses. New this year, MoGo, Detroit’s non-profit…