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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…
The art of pitha-making in the Bangladeshi diaspora
In the kitchen of our Detroit bungalow, I remember my dadhu (dad’s mom) leaning over…
What Up Doe! Lowriders at Autorama, Mardi Gras Creole Popup & more Detroit happenings
If you’ve been in Detroit long enough, you’ve heard the Motor City’s signature phrase, What…
This Group of Detroit Chingonas Clapped Back Against Mexican Stereotypes, Caught the Attention of Washington
Originally published on Latino Rebels DETROIT —Throughout the history of American racism, the image of Mexicans…
Peso restaurant to open in former Huron Room, Fist of Curry in Mexicantown
The founders behind the forthcoming Toma Detroit tequila tasting room and restaurant in Corktown have…
Tostada’s Best of 2018: My 13 favorite dishes of the year
I’ve found in my tenure as a food writer that much of my time is…
Photo Interlude: Third Hole Molé festival adds holiday-season tamales
Welcome to Photo Interlude, Tostada Magazine’s occasional storytelling series through photography. This week, we get…
Halal turkey, tandoori chicken & stuffed grape leaves: How Detroiters eat through the holidays
This past Sunday, my neighbor and I held a Friendsgiving celebration set in our adjoining…
Video: Pan de Muerto is a Día de los Muertos tradition at Sheila’s Bakery
Sheila’s Bakery is a staple for Mexicanos on Detroit’s southwest side year-round, famous for its…