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Making Mozzarella : Deep in the Curds

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Little Miss Muffet might have sat on her tuffet eating her curds and whey, but I took a bowlful of curds and turned them into cheese. Somehow the thought of munching on mozzarella is far superior to the nursery rhyme treat.

I found myself in Ann Arbor, Michigan, home to outstanding local organic food, in fact, some of the best in the nation.  Zingerman’s Deli draws foodies from far and near and their entrepreneurial team gets credit for  pushing the locavare movement. Zingerman’s became legendary for their high standards,expertise and business success, as should a place that sells about a ton of corned beef per week.  

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Driving Forces Behind Detroit Restaurants: A Round-Up of 5

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This is the Motor City … and this is what they also do.

Detroit does dining with a comeback kick. The city hip-hops to an upbeat tempo, driving with passion and commitment. The farm to table movement inspires and the chefs respond full throttle. Here are five restaurants worth the drive to the Motor City.

Pegasus Taverna
858 Monroe
Greektown Detroit

Opa! Meals begin with flaming Greek Kasseri cheese which, when melted, releases a taste that’s almost sinful. Platters of Moussaka, spinach cheese pie and stuffed grape leaves abound, followed by lamb chops, marinated chicken pieces and Pastitsio- macaroni mixed with ground meat. The waiters fete diners as if they were Greek Gods.

Experience Mediterranean flavors in a lively Greektown restaurant on the east side of downtown.

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Exceptional Meal at Pizzeria Biga near Detroit

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Customers dining at Pizzeria Biga
Customers dining at Pizzeria Biga
Chef Luciano Del Signore
Chef Luciano Del Signore

 According to James Beard nominated Chef Luciano Del Signore, ‘biga’ is the special starter-yeast he uses to make pizza and breads, and thus it was a natural choice to name his newest restaurant–Pizzeria Biga.

To me the word ‘biga’ conjurs memories of the movie Big Night and this connection remained consistent to film’s story line as my group was served momentous amounts of Chef Del Signore’s artfully arranged food. Pizzeria Biga opened eight months ago in Southpoint, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, and has been regularly garnering “big” reviews.

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