Melody Baetens

Detroit

Restaurant Critic and Reporter at Detroit News

@DetroitNews restaurant critic/reporter. Game show enthusiast. Restaurant news tips: [email protected].

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Artist Spotlight: Ethan Daniel Davidson

1 week ago | detroitnews.com | Melody Baetens

A weekly feature showcasing local artistsName: Ethan Daniel DavidsonSound: Singer/songwriter, folk, roots, AmericanaHistory: Davidson's musical style is folksy and timeless. The prolific singer and songwriter has several releases under his belt over many years. The most recent was 2022's "Stranger" on Blue Arrow Records, produced by his longtime collaborators, Detroit musicians Gretchen Gonzales (Davidson's wife) and Warren Defever.
Billy Joel cancels all upcoming tour dates, including Ford Field concert

2 weeks ago | themorningsun.com | Melody Baetens

By Melody Baetens, The Detroit NewsDue to illness, Billy Joel canceled all upcoming tour dates, including his Nov. 15 show at Ford Field in Detroit with Stevie Nicks. “Billy Joel has announced that he will be canceling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH),” reads a statement on his website.
Billy Joel cancels all upcoming tour dates, including Ford Field concert

2 weeks ago | macombdaily.com | Melody Baetens

By Melody Baetens, The Detroit NewsDue to illness, Billy Joel canceled all upcoming tour dates, including his Nov. 15 show at Ford Field in Detroit with Stevie Nicks. “Billy Joel has announced that he will be canceling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH),” reads a statement on his website.
Things to do this Memorial Day weekend in Metro Detroit

2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Melody Baetens

ENTERTAINMENT Melody BaetensThe Detroit NewsView Comments Here are 10 things to do around Metro Detroit this Memorial Day weekendNovi BBQ Fest at Fountain WalkBesides barbecue cuisine from more than 20 pitmasters, this holiday weekend festival has loads of bourbon, vendors, games and family friendly fun. There will be two stages of live music with blues, classic rock, soul and more, including tribute acts. 5-10 p.m. Fri. noon-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun. and noon-8 p.m. Mon.
Artist Spotlight: Jaiton

2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Melody Baetens

A weekly feature showcasing local artistsName: JaitonSound: Rap, hip-hop and R&BHistory: A rapper, producer and songwriter, Detroit's Jaiton has been working on his music for more than a decade. He describes his sound as "raw, melodic and real," and uses his authentic, personal experiences to connect with his audience. His songs touch on growing up, taking care of one's mental health, grief and self-discovery.
Michigan businesswomen get $50,000 in grants from Olga's Kitchen foundation

2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Melody Baetens

RESTAURANTS + BARS Melody BaetensThe Detroit NewsView Comments Four Michigan entrepreneurs will split $50,000 in grants from the Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation. The fund, which was set up in honor of Olga's Kitchen founder Olga Loizon, will give Detroit's Helina Melaku of Konjo Me Ethiopian Cuisine a grant of $15,000 to help her bring her pop-up restaurant closer to its goal of becoming a brick-and-mortar business.
Dining calendar: Wine dinners, food festivals and more coming up around Metro Detroit

3 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Melody Baetens

RESTAURANTS + BARS Melody BaetensThe Detroit NewsView Comments Free slider at White Castle: In celebration of National Slider Day, May 15, White Castle is giving away a free original slider Thursday to each customer who uses a digital coupon on the restaurant's website or social media, or by using the code SLIDERDAY on the White Castle app. White Castle also has an ongoing deal, six original sliders for $4. whitecastle.com.
Pasta-obsessed chef Andrew Dolich launches private dining business Oliva Pasta

3 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Melody Baetens

RESTAURANTS + BARS Melody BaetensThe Detroit NewsView Comments Chef Andrew Dolich loves pasta, and his passion for textures, shapes and sauces is palpable. Rather than open a restaurant, the Detroit area chef has launched Oliva Pasta, a private chef business. Dolich will come to your house and cook a three- to five-course dinner featuring handmade pasta; he brings everything to serve including a curated collection of charming dishes.
Halal Haus of Brunch to open at the Westin Book Cadillac next week

3 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Melody Baetens

RESTAURANTS + BARS Melody BaetensThe Detroit NewsView Comments The city's latest brunch destination will open next week on the ground floor of the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. Set to debut May 21 — just in time to host electronic music fans visiting for the annual Movement festival at nearby Hart Plaza — Haus of Brunch will specialize in all-day breakfast and brunch menu items that are a blend of American and Mediterranean cuisines.
Sanders to host 150th celebration in Detroit next week

1 month ago | detroitnews.com | Melody Baetens

Celebrating 150 years of chocolates, hot fudge, bumpy cake and other confections, Sanders Candy will host a party in Downtown Detroit next week. The free event welcomes the community to taste a limited-edition Sanders birthday cake, white chocolate sea salt caramels and ice cream with Sanders hot fudge or caramel toppings. The party will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 15 at Cadillac Square between Woodward and Bates, near Campus Martius.

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