Last year, a coalition of community and food justice advocates, artists, chefs of color, and farmers from across the country came together in Detroit to envision a more just and equitable foodways.…
Triangulo Dorado introduces Detroiters to Sinaloa-style sushi
The aroma of the charred meats, freshly made tortillas, and Sunday menudos that permeate from the kitchen of Taqueria y Cenaduría Triangulo Dorado in Southwest Detroit have already attracted a loyal following of…
Ramadan in Detroit: How these four women find balance during the Holy Month
Ramadan has officially come to an end. This year in Metro Detroit we saw epic food festivals for suhoor, Muslim communities building bridges throughout the region, and families feeding those in need.…
Guest Column: Boba as Asian-American identity
Whether you call it “boba,” “bubble tea,” “pearl milk tea,” or 珍珠奶茶 (zhen zhu nai cha), the milk tea-based tapioca drink has been undeniably taking over Michigan. Most recently, popular boba chain…
Ramadan in Detroit: Scenes from Bab El Hara food festival in Dearborn
The month of Ramadan is a time of self-reflection, giving back to one’s community, and sacrifice, sure. But make no mistake, it’s also a season to celebrate. And in Metro Detroit, some…
Ramadan in Detroit: Unity Iftars are building bridges in the Muslim community
Sunset is approaching and a line of some 200 of mostly millennial-aged guests is pouring into the Ramadan tents set up in the parking lots of the Islamic Center of Detroit on…
These Detroit restaurants specialize in vampiros, ‘California’ burritos, birria, and other regional Mexican dishes
A vast majority of the Mexican restaurants we’re all familiar with in Detroit feature similar menus, usually an all-encompassing array of tacos, combo platters, fajitas, tortas, and surf ‘n turf dishes. This…
Ramadan in Detroit: The Bangladeshi American fasting experience
It’s 4 a.m. and the alarm is buzzing non-stop. I roll over, hit snooze on my phone and try to get a few more minutes of sleep. Then the calls start coming…
On the Table: In the wake of #metoo, creating safe spaces in Detroit’s restaurant industry
Editor’s Note: Tostada Magazine believes in the power of storytelling to uplift communities and celebrate culture. That is why Tostada is collaborating with FoodLab Detroit and The Work Department for the…
Flowers of Vietnam adds Coney-style brunch, plus details on forthcoming Mexican restaurant
Flowers of Vietnam, the coney-turned-inspired Vietnamese eatery in Southwest Detroit, is returning to its diner roots — at least one day a week. Chef-owner George Azar says that starting March 24, his…