Celebrate the summer harvest with two award-winning chefs at this pop-up event
Summer in Michigan is great for many things, we have beautiful lakes, some of the best sunsets around, and a great summer harvest. There are lots of fruits and vegetables that are ripe and ready to eat right now, and that is what inspired a pop-up event being put on by two award-winning chefs.
Cool down this summer with a traditional Korean dessert!
The summer heat can have everyone looking for a way to cool down, and a frozen treat is a great way to do it. Bingsu is a traditional Korean dessert made from shaved ice, drizzled with condensed milk, and finished with various toppings. You can try this tasty treat at Myomee, a coffee and dessert cafe inside New Seoul Plaza in Southfield, and while you're there, check out their K-Pop pop-up store!
Overcoming trauma: Metro Detroiter Jessie Elliot tells personal story of hardships, perseverance
Jessie Elliott has spent most of her life in Metro Detroit, well known in prominent philanthropic, social and business circles. You would never imagine that the confident and successful business entrepreneur today suffered from such traumatic and unthinkable experiences.
Your taste buds can tour the world at this small plates restaurant in Macomb
From juicy Korean BBQ ribs to Spanish-style stuffed peppers, your taste buds can tour the world all thanks to Chef Shawn Mckerness. He is the owner of a small plates restaurant in Macomb called Regale, along with his wife Rachelle. The menu was inspired by his travels as an Executive Chef on a cruise ship.
Miss Kim hosting brunch pop-up with Lalaโs chef Allie Lyttle in Ann Arbor this month
ANN ARBOR โ What do you get when you blend American comfort food with authentic Korean cuisine? A one-of-a-kind pop-up at Miss Kim -- and itโs happening weekly. Lyttleโs signature candied bacon and BBQ tots recur alongside Miss Kim favorites milk tea (boba optional) and ginger plum soda. Read: LaLaโs pop-up diner opens in Ann ArborAdWatch Kim and Lyttle discuss this weekโs menu in the post below:To see whatโs on the menu this weekend and to place an order, click here. Miss Kim is at 415 N. 5th Ave. For more information, visit www.misskimannarbor.com.
'Ma Rainey,' 'Minari' and Boseman lead SAG nominations
The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. But the SAG Awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA, are considered a far better barometer for the Academy Awards, where actors account for the largest percentage of the academy. Usually, the eventual Oscar best picture winner is first nominated for best ensemble by the SAG Awards, though โGreen Bookโ and โThe Shape of Water" were two recent exceptions. In 2019, he memorably a ccepted the SAG ensemble award for โBlack Panther." Aside from Boseman and Oldman, the nominees for best male actor in a lead role were Riz Ahmed (โSound of Metalโ), Anthony Hopkins (โThe Fatherโ) and Steven Yeun (โMinariโ).
Taste all Korea has to offer at this 3-in-1 restaurant
Her father emigrated from Korea when he was a teenager and wanted to show off the wide range of food Korea has to offer. Located at the back of the building is their Korean BBQ restaurant called Daebak, which is a slang term meaning โawesomeโ in Korean. Korean BBQ is done quite differently than American BBQ. Currently, you can either get the meats all cooked to-go, or you can purchase them uncooked and do your own Korean BBQ at home. They serve typical coffee drinks as well as bubble tea and the classic Korean dessert bingsu.
Asia Today: South Korea mulls steps as new virus cases rise
(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)SEOUL โ South Korea has reported 386 new cases of the coronavirus in a resurgence that could force authorities to reimpose stronger social distancing restrictions after easing them in October to spur a faltering economy. The figures released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on Saturday raised the country's total number of confirmed cases to 30,403, including 503 deaths. South Korea has so far managed to weather the pandemic without major lockdowns, relying instead on an aggressive test-and-quarantine campaign and mask-wearing. The National Health Commission recorded seven new domestically transmitted cases Saturday, including five in Tianjin and two in Shanghai. On Saturday in the state capital of Adelaide, South Australia Premier Steven Marshall said there were no fresh cases of community transmission.
Asia Today: South Korea tightens restrictions to fight virus
South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there. The country has been experiencing a steady increase in virus infections since it relaxed its social distancing guidelines last month. South Korea added 230 more virus cases on Tuesday, raising the countryโs total to 28,998 since the pandemic began, including 494 deaths. In other developments in the Asia-Pacific region:โ India's number of new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours dropped to 29,164 new infections, continuing a downturn. The city reported 3,797 new coronavirus cases and 99 fatalities in the past 24 hours, fewer than last weekโs daily average of nearly 7,000 cases.
Detroit police make sure Korean war veteran has special 85th birthday
DETROIT The Detroit Police Department took part in making sure a Korean war veteran had a very special 85th birthday. You be kind to people and theyll be kind to you, he said. She said shes never heard him say anything negative about anybody. Many people came out to mark the occasion, driving by in their cars and honking to celebrate. READ: More community reportsWatch the full report above
Canadian playing in Korean Baseball League says the sport can be played safely
DETROIT As Major League Baseball owners and players continue to haggle over money and details, the chances for a 2020 season are dwindling. Meanwhile, the Korean baseball League is up and running and playing games. Baseball fans are getting their fix on Korean baseball. Romak believes if they can play baseball there, then they can figure out how to play baseball here. The Korean league plans to play a full 144-game season, with playoffs beginning in November.
Dine In The D: Take out Chinese-American food with a modern twist
From Chinese-American classics like General Tsos tofu to more inventive creations like cheeseburger spring rolls and Korean bao buns, The Peterboro restaurant in Detroit offers a wide variety of dishes. The restaurant is located in the neighborhood once known as Detroits Chinatown on Peterboro Street, in the district now called Midtown. If you choose takeout, the meals are packaged in microwave-safe containers to easily reheat the food at home. Michelle Oliver picked up a large order to-go. To see what she brought home, and get a peek inside the beautifully designed restaurant check out the video above.
K-Pop Star Sulli, 25, Found Dead in Her Home
Korean pop star Sulli, 25, was found dead in her home in Seoul on Monday. The singer, whose real name is Choi Jin-ri, was found by her manager, who called authorities. Sulli had battled depression and often spoke about cyber bullying. In 2018, Sulli spoke out about her struggles with panic disorder. RELATED STORIESMichael Jacksons Brother Defends Late Pop StarMan Allegedly Attacks Pop Star After Tracking Her Down Through Instagram SelfiesDJ Who Groped Taylor Swift Describes 'Final Jab' at Pop Star: 'I Wanted to Send a Message'