The Role of Detroit Chefs During the Pandemic
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How are Detroit chef's helping Detroiters access healthy food during the pandemic? Ederique Goudia, Head Chef for Make Food Not Waste talks with Jewell Dziendziel on how Detroit chefs are helping the community during the pandemic.
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How Detroiters are Growing Vegetables During the Pandemic
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Is the pandemic changing the way Detroiters are growing vegetables? Tepfirah Rushdan, Co-Director of Keep Growing Detroit talks to Jewell Dziendziel about how the pandemic is affecting the way Detroiters are growing vegetables.
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How Detroit is Combating Food Waste During the Pandemic
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What happens to all the excess food from restaurants and food suppliers? 30-40% of food is wasted in the U.S. Darraugh Collins, the Site Director and Founder of Food Rescue US's Detroit Chapter talks to Jewell Dziendziel about how Detroit is handling food waste during the pandemic.
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How Detroit Grocery Stores are Responding to the Pandemic
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How is the pandemic affecting Detroit grocery stores? Raphael White, Owner of Neighborhood Grocery, talks with Jewell about the lack of fresh, healthy food in Detroit grocery stores.
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How Detroit’s Eastern Market is Tackling the Pandemic
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How are Detroiters getting fresh fruits and vegetables during the pandemic? Patrice Brown, Senior Food Access Manager for Eastern Market talks with Jewell Dziendziel about how the pandemic is changing the way Detroiters are accessing fresh, healthy food. Eastern Market is the nation’s largest, year round, open air, historic market and is a central hub for many Detroiters for groceries and local products.
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The Pandemic’s Impact on Detroit Restaurants
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How is pandemic affecting Detroit's restaurant scene? Mark Kurlyandchik, the former restaurant critic for the Detroit Free Press chats with Jewell Dziendziel about the impact the pandemic has on Detroit restaurants.
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A Brief History of Detroit’s Food System
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What impact have past events had on Detroit's food system today? Billy Wall-Winkel, Assistant Curator & Oral Historian with the Detroit Historical Society talks to Jewell Dziendziel about the history of Detroit's access to fresh, healthy food.
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Season 2 Coming Soon
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How are Detroiters getting fresh fruits and vegetables during the COVID-19 pandemic? In season two of the podcast, Jewell Dziendziel explores the effects of the pandemic on Detroit’s food system, including its impact on local grocery stores, restaurants, and farmers.
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Manal Hussein of For the Love of Sugar
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Manal Hussein, Owner and Baker of For the Love of Sugar, the sweet and decadent bake shop in Brush Park, Detroit, talks to Jewell about her vegan desserts.
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Chef Brad Greenhill of Magnet and Takoi in Detroit
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Brad Greenhill, Chef and Owner of Magnet, Detroit, talks with Jewell Dziendziel about vegetarian dishes. Eater awarded Magnet Design of the Year 2019.
info_outlineMike Ransom, Chef and Owner of Ima, the Japanese inspired noodle powerhouse with locations in Midtown and Corktown, Detroit, and Madison Heights, talks to Jewell Dziendziel about his vegetarian dishes. Ima was awarded Restaurant of the Year 2019 by the Detroit Free Press.
The episode kicks off with Mike Ransom talking about how Ima Midtown differs from his other locations in Corktown, Detroit and Madison Heights. Ima Midtown has a bar which is unique to this location and strategically positioned as soon as you walk into the restaurant. Staff is shaking up creative cocktails which are named after Mortal Kombat characters and include fun, festive garnishes. With the added space, Ima Midtown was able to add a pasta cooker, fryer, and dessert station. Mike also lays out the difference between udon, ramen, and yaki udon noodles and discusses the current trends in vegetarian cuisine. Mike talks umami rich components and how he achieves bold flavors with vegetarian ingredients. And let’s not forget about dessert! Ima is doing some creative flavors of ice cream along with unique confections that are used to decorate the sweet treats. Tune in to catch this awesome episode, you don’t want to miss Mike Ransom’s food pet peeve! Ima Midtown is located at 4870 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 near Wayne State. Ima Midtown's dining room is opened 12-10PM. Carryout, curbside pickup, and delivery is offered at all locations. Visit the website to purchase gift cards and for up to date hours on all Ima locations.