TAKE OUT

Who doesn’t like a good grilled cheese sandwich? Cafe Muse in Royal Oak made a big splash with its own take on the American classic. It was named one of the best by Esquire Magazine in 2008 and quickly grabbed the attention of Oprah and Gayle King.

The key to reheating leftovers is to maintain the texture of the food. If your fries were crispy the night before, you want them to be crispy again... not a soggy mess - which is what the microwave will do. Here’s a list of 6 pretty common foods, and how to reheat them so they taste like they were made fresh- or as close to it as possible.

Why not treat your loved ones, and even yourself, to a lunch or dinner out this Valentine’s Day? A “Live in the D” sponsor, Pita Way, says they offer a fresh take on old-world recipes, that won’t break the bank. Pita Way is a fast-casual concept, dishing up Mediterranean food that is packed with flavor. By “Mediterranean food,” they mean food inspired by countries all across the Mediterranean, including Greece, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and more. Bahoura recommends the mini combo platter to share with your loved ones.

Clawson – Today is National Southern Food Day so we thought we’d celebrate with some tender, slow-cooked BBQ! Just the memory of their juicy texas style brisket is enough to make our mouth water. Today for Dine in the D we went to Clawson to pick up some BBQ from Woodpile BBQ Shack! Another owner, Zac Idzikowski, noticed the old A&W was for sale in Clawson and he wanted to open up a BBQ joint. Their BBQ is pinned down to one region’s style, instead, Zac wanted to emulate his favorite items from across the south.

Plymouth – It’s Take-Out Tuesday when we feature restaurants that also offer to-go or curbside pick-up to help support traditionally dine-in restaurants during the pandemic. Today we dropped by a restaurant whose mascot is almost as big of an attraction as the food. Stella’s Black Dog Tavern in Downtown Plymouth is a popular place. Stella’s Black Dog Tavern offers a variety of tavern-style food as well as some upscale dishes. For more information watch the video above and check out Stella’s Black Dog Tavern at 860 Fralick St, in Plymouth.

Ann Arbor Imagine this...you are sitting underneath a twinkling sky, while smooth jazz fills the room, and you dine on delicious American fare. That's the kind of night that awaits you at the Blue LLama Jazz Club. He owned LLamasoft, which is a software company in Ann Arbor, for about 20 years, explains Louis Goral, the Executive Chef and General Manager at Blue LLama Jazz Club. Typically they feature Jazz music, but they dabble in world music as well. So if you are looking for a fun night out, with food and entertainment, check out the Blue LLama Jazz Club where they are dishing up both!

Downtown Detroit How does a cinnamon roll pancake sound? How about churro French toast? Located in downtown Detroit on Woodward Avenue, this brunch spot got its name from the department store that used to be right across the street, Hudsons. New favorites include their Churro French Toast which is French toast strips covered in cinnamon sugar with two dipping sauces. Their menu features a long list of specialty pancakes, French toast, and Eggs Benedict.

Detroit June is National Soul Food Month, so for Take-Out Tuesday were going to a place that has soul in its name, Detroit Soul. Detroit Soul is located on 8 Mile Road between Dequindre and Ryan. Jerome and his brother opened Detroit Soul 5 years ago, making soul food with a healthier twist. Its truly a labor of love when you talk about soul food, says Jerome. Detroit Soul is located at 2900 E 8 Mile Road in Detroit.

Our resident foodie, Michelle Oliver, joined up with AJ Williams from the Michigan Chronicle to Find Your Fix for Egg Rolls! These are enjoyed a bit differently than most egg rolls. 2) Irish Egg Rolls McShanes Irish Pub and Whiskey Bar/1460 Michigan Ave., DetroitThese egg rolls are like a corned beef and cabbage dinner all rolled up in a crispy wrapper. 4) Mac and Cheese Egg Rolls Round House BBQ/2760 W Jefferson Ave., TrentonThese egg rolls are filled with, you guessed it, mac and cheese. 5) Beef Brisket Egg Rolls Round House BBQ/2760 W Jefferson Ave., TrentonFilled with house-smoked beef brisket, coleslaw, cheese, and thousand island dressing, these egg rolls are scrumptious!

Clemens Just because traveling is difficult right now, it doesnt mean you cant enjoy food from all across the country! You can taste the savory, spicy flavors of New Orleans, right here in the D, by heading to Gumbos in Mt. That half of the restaurant is designed to look like a New Orleans courtyard complete with brick walls, doors, and plenty of greenery. On June 8th they plan to open for dine-in service at 50% capacity, following the Governors new plan. Gumbos is located at 53 N Walnut St, in Mt Clemens, and their phone number is (586) 307-3100.

Chelsie is originally from the Downriver community, but Jono was a musician and so they moved around a lot. They fell in love with a local coffee maker, Chazzano Coffee Roasters, and decided to serve French food alongside their French pressed coffee. They make many things from scratch and have a commitment to using high quality, local ingredients. Try out their blueberry muffin recipe! Promenade Artisan Food's Blueberry Muffin (WDIV-TV 2020)Promenade's Blueberry Muffin RecipeIngredients3 Cups All-Purpose Flour1.5 Cups White Sugar4 tsp Baking Powder1 tsp Salt2/3 Cup Whole Butter Milk2/3 Cup Vegetable Oil2 Large Eggs2 Pints Fresh BlueberriesMethodMix all dry ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl.