Asian corned beef egg rolls could soon become an iconic Detroit dish much like Detroit-style pizza and the city’s famous coney dogs. One Detroit Senior Producer Bill Kubota explores the history of the dish that has evolved into a deep-fried multicultural array of different food presentations across the Motor City – a story that’s Truly Detroit.
Read MoreJollibee, the renowned Filipino fast-food chain, has expanded to Michigan. Known for their fried chicken, peach mango pie, and Filipino-style spaghetti, the new development brings Jollibee’s menu to Sterling Heights. Contributor Daijah Moss visits the new location to hear from Jollibee employees and customers about what the new location means to the community.
Read MoreFormer engineer turned baker Rachel Liu Martindale shares what propelled her to quit her corporate job to become an entrepreneur and how she’s navigated the challenges of building a business. Plus, she shares the cultural importance and meaning behind the name of her new bakery, Q Bakehouse and Market, opening in early 2024.
Read MoreNestled on the vibrant corner of Monroe and Village Drive in Dearborn, Black Box Coffee stands as a testament to Michigan’s entrepreneurial spirit. The Alcodray family, who created Black Box, talk about the origin of the coffee shop and entrepreneurship in Michigan. Plus, they share steps for entrepreneurship and what it takes to run a small business.
Read MoreThe Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has presented the next installment of its lecture series, “A Conversation with Alexander Smalls,” James-Beard-Award-winning chef, author and restaurant owner.
Read MoreAt the intersection of positivity, community and eating healthy is well-known Detroit restaurant and culinary business The Kitchen by Cooking with Que. Founded by Quiana “Que” Broden, a renowned chef and entrepreneur, her business specializes in providing delicious vegan and vegetarian meals and promoting healthy, plant-based eating options.
Read MoreOne Detroit Editor Chris Jordan talks with Detroit Free Press Food Critic Lyndsay Green about the sustainability efforts that landed Sozai Restaurant as the Free Press’ best new restaurant in metro Detroit for 2022. Then, Jordan heads down to Sozai himself to talk with Sozai Restaurant owner and chef Hamiije Sato about food sustainability, Great Lakes fish, and how to practice sustainability while eating out.
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This week, One Detroit gets the scoop on the history of Sanders Candy. We take a look at Detroit’s beer history with Stroh’s. A DPTV documentary looks into the life and legacy of architect Minoru Yamasaki. Plus, Detroit filmmaker Ken Williams discusses his film “Asbury Park”
Read MoreWhile some might think owning and operating a vineyard in Detroit might be impossible, Detroit...
Read MoreWhether you’re team Lafeyette or team American, we can all agree Detroit makes the best Coney dogs. And they should— the famous Motor City meal was founded here more than a century ago in the early 1900s. But what’s the story underneath all that meat sauce, mustard and onions? Let’s take a look back at Detroit’s Coney dog history.
Read MoreIt’s fresh, pure and delicious, and it’s a brand some Detroiters might recognize. “Detroit Remember When: Made in the Motor City,” host Erik Smith takes viewers on a nostalgic journey back to the creation of the Velvet Peanut Butter company in Detroit in 1937, and shares how the iconic peanut butter brand became intertwined with Detroit’s history.
Read MoreTonight, we dig deep into the origins of the city’s iconic Detroit style pizza and learn why it tastes so good. Plus, where does all the cheese go, and they used what as pans in the past? Find out all these answers and more as One Detroit’s Bill Kubota discusses the history of Detroit style pizza with Buddy’s and Cloverleaf Pizza, as part of the Detroit Public TV’s documentary series Detroit Remember When: Made in the Motor City.
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This week on One Detroit, Arts & Culture: A music nonprofit bringing people together, a dance studio still grooving four decades later, and the origins of Detroit style pizza. One Detroit producer Sarah Smith talks with Common Chords, a music nonprofit created by two local friends, about the organization’s mission. Plus, she talks with DDC Dances founder Barb Selinger about the dance studios continued success 40 years later. Then, One Detroit’s Bill Kubota takes a deep dive into the origins of Detroit style pizza, and where all the cheese went.
Read MoreThis episode of One Detroit features a feast of food, fine art and film for Thanksgiving day. Revisit “Que” Broden, who runs “The Kitchen,” Danny Raskin the 101-year-old JN food columnist, Marie Woo – a Kresge Eminent Artist, and preview the new documentary about Robin Seymour.
Read MoreQuiana “Que” Broden runs “The Kitchen by Cooking with Que”on Woodward in Midtown. She’s part teacher, makes vegan food taste delicious, and is all family.
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Restaurant restrictions in light of rising COVID cases: how’s the industry coping? Christy McDonald talks with Free Press Restaurant Critic, Mark Kurlyandchik.
Read MoreChristy, Nolan and Stephen talk about the devastating impact of COVID-19 in Detroit and Michigan.
Read MoreChristy talks with Ron Bartell, owner of Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles on Livernois Avenue, about how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting his business.
Read MoreOwner Godwin Ihentuge spoke with Christy McDonald about the cultivation of Yum Village and future plans for the restaurant.
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This story was originally posted on October 30, 2018. It was updated on November 10, 2023. You...
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