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_outlineBrad Greenhill, Chef and Owner of Magnet and Takoi in Detroit, talks with Jewell Dziendziel about his vegetarian dishes. Magnet was awarded Design of the Year 2019 by Eater and Takoi was awarded Best Restaurant 2018 by Metro Times. Magnet, a “veggie centric” restaurant with a heavy Mediterranean influence is different from Takoi's Thai fusion focus. Guests will experience Brad’s passion for cooking with live fire and incorporating science into each dish at Magnet.
Brad discusses Magnet’s concept, the design of the space, and the feedback they’re getting from the tip free policy. Brad talks about how Magnet achieves simplicity with just two pieces of equipment, a wood fire grill and a wood fire hearth. With his own diet, Brad “flirts” with vegetarian and vegan dishes, but doesn’t fully commit and this has led him to create a restaurant where veggies are the spotlight.
Brad and I also chat about the struggle with vegetable options while dining out and the trends of vegan food that aren’t necessarily healthy. Brad explains Magnet’s use of mold spores and fermentation to add extra umami to each dish. And let’s not forget, Brad reveals his food pet peeve!
Magnet is located at 4842 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208. Magnet is taking time off in August to recalibrate and refocus their next moves, but Takoi is offering carryout, delivery, and casual patio dining in Core City park. In the meantime, you can visit the website to purchase gift cards and for up to date info on when Magnet will reopen.