Better Made launches new product
The latest in the snack food lineup for Detroit’s Better Made is Crispy White Round tortilla chips. The gluten-free chips are made of just stone-ground corn, vegetable oil and sea salt. “Our Restaurant Style tortilla chips have been very well received, and the new Rounds are the perfect addition to the New Era Tortilla Chip line,” said Better Made Snack Food president Dave Jones in a media alert. “This launch reflects our ongoing commitment to quality, creativity and bringing families together over delicious snacks.” A 10.5 oz bag retails for $3.99 in stores across Metro Detroit. bettermade.com.
New lunch menu at the Beverly
After opening earlier this year with dinner and weekend brunch, the Beverly in Berkley has added more weekday hours and a lunch menu. The menu has oysters, sandwiches, the famous Pigalle burger, mussels, steak frites and salads like a chop salad and artichoke Caesar. The lunch menu is served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 3180 Coolidge, Berkley. (248) 662-5910. thebeverlymi.com.
Leña adds new items, expands Chef’s Counter
Popular Spanish and European-inspired Brush Park restaurant Leña has expanded its Chef’s Counter experience to six nights a week. Chef Mike Conrad will serve a four-course tasting menu with a view of the open kitchen for $69 per person. The summer menu has new additions, too, including asparagus tartine, grilled swordfish, clams on toast and Iberico secreto, which is pork blade steak with nora pepper glaze, marinated cucumber and green curry. 2720 Brush, Detroit. lenadetroit.com.
Spicy sesame crust at Hungry Howie’s
Madison Heights-based pizza brand Hungry Howie’s has launched spicy sesame, a new and limited-time flavored crust. It’s an added kick to the popular sesame crust with savory spices baked right onto the crust. Find it at participating locations until the end of September. Hungryhowies.com.
Cloud Boba opens at Sakura Novi
The latest opening at the mixed-use development Sakura Novi is modern tea house Cloud Boba. The 1,300-square-foot space sells premium milk teas, fruit teas, brewed teas, smoothies, slushes, coffee drinks and more, all inspired by Japanese Sakura culture. It’s open now, but there’s a grand opening party Friday with 20% off purchases, giveaways and complimentary treats. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. 42768 Grand River, Novi. Cloudbobanovi.com.
Detroit City Distillery opens in Lexington
For its first foray outside of Detroit, DCD has opened a bar in Lexington in the former Foley’s Market building, which is owned by the Roxbury Group (David Whitney Hotel, the Monarch, Buhl Bar, etc.). It’s open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily at 7252 Huron, Lexington. Earlier this year, Detroit-area sandwich kings Carlos Parisi and Mike Finsilver announced they opened a sandwich counter at Foley’s.
Collagen-infused Sorbet Sorority launches
Founded by Dr. Gina Fundaro of Michigan, Sorbet Sorority is a new healthy snack that offers 28 grams of collagen protein in every pint, and is low-calorie, dairy-free and gluten-free. Flavors include matcha queen, golden passion fruit, Malibu mermaid, princess pitaya and vanilla cloud latte. Sorbetsorority.com.
Cherryfest at Busch’s Fresh Food Market
You don’t have to travel to Traverse City this month to enjoy the taste of Michigan cherries. Busch’s is celebrating the season with premium sweet cherries from Third Coast Fruit Co. At all 16 locations, along with more than 20 other cherry-centric products like baked goods, meats, sauces, coffee, wine and more. “Michigan’s abundance of cherries deserves its own celebration, and our guests eagerly anticipate our cherry event every year, featuring the freshest, highest-quality selection from northern Michigan,” President and CEO of Busch’s Fresh Food Market Bobby Turner said in a press release. “Busch’s unique cherry-themed products, including delicious new offerings prepared in-house, are sure to become family favorites at summer gatherings.” Find products starting Monday and through Aug. 9. Visit buschs.com for locations.
Caviar Sundae at Sunda New Asian
To celebrate National Caviar Day on July 18, Sunda in downtown Detroit will offer a caviar “sundae” with vanilla ice cream, crispy turon spring roll, Kaluga caviar, ube rice crisp, fruit and ube glaze and more. The whole shareable tower is $100 and will be served to dine-in guests July 13-19. 33 W. Columbia, Detroit. Sundanewasian.com/detroit.
Realm Cellars tasting at Prime29 Steakhouse
Napa Valley comes to West Bloomfield as Prime29 serves a four-course meal with wine pairings from Realm Cellars, guided by their head sommelier Jacob Brown. The four dishes will be accompanied by six wines, and there is also a champagne reception. 6:30 p.m. July 14. $185 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity. 6545 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township. (248) 737-7463. Prime29steakhouse.com.
20th anniversary at Vinology
Wine bars are ubiquitous these days, but 20 years ago Kristin Jonna was ahead of the curve when she opened Vinology in downtown Ann Arbor. To mark the restaurant’s 20th anniversary, they will host an “officially vintage” party with 20 wines, interactive smell-o-vision sensory experiences, appetizer menus past and present, and other nostalgic touches. 6 p.m. July 31. $80. 110 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Vinologya2.com.
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