A publication for independent restaurants and the diners who love them.
Mar 25, 2026
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9 min read
The celebrated chef quietly evolved the beloved restaurant.
Mar 17, 2026
8 min read
“Every once in a while, you get this realization, like, oh, I literally can’t afford what I’m serving you right now.”
Social Media
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Mar 9, 2026
7 min read
Chef India Doris' frustration with influencers unexpectedly led to a growing community of diners at Markette.
Mar 2, 2026
Social media delivers a peek inside the kitchen, a lesson on restaurant economics, and a subtle request not to split the check.
Feb 20, 2026
Joseph VanWagner moved home to Ann Arbor, opened an acclaimed restaurant, and reestablished his sober support system
Feb 13, 2026
Chefs are heading to their hometowns and changing the fine-dining landscape