Nutritional values: Rachelle Bonelli and the Gleaners mission
When people think of Gleaners, programs like Kids Helping Kids, Cooking Matters, and No Kid Hungry probably don't come to mind. They will now, says Noelle Lothamer.
Noëlle Lothamer's Latest Articles
SimmerD: The week we write about cooking, dangerously
Noelle Lothamer returns to multi-ethnic Hamtramck to meet up with two writers from NYC who want to set a TV show, about an artisanal butcher shop, there. We think that's a smokin' idea.
SimmerD: Counting down to Detroit Restaurant Week
Every six months Detroit has a food party. No, make that a fine dining and drinking festival featuring dozens of restaurants in the greater downtown area. Noelle Lothamer says 'bon appetit!' and previews two hotspots filled with culinary fun.
Meet catalysts for neighborhood growth
The people and places behind innovation and jobs are where we can really take the pulse of statewide recovery. Take a look inside at case studies in three cities that put a human face on community engagement and economic growth.
Colors restaurant serves up new food business model
"Just. Good. Food." That might be Colors Detroit motto, but Noelle Lothamer makes a persuasive case that the new downtown restaurant is much more than that. It's part of a new enterprise model that promotes diversity and treats workers with the respect they deserve.
SimmerD: Local food scene looking back, going forward
Noelle Lothamer spent the balance of 2011 discovering new food and drink businesses in Detroit--and enjoying every morsel. Here is her recap of a great culinary year along with a few sneak previews of more good times to come.
Tastes of the town: Our handy guide to ethnic food shopping in Hamtramck
Circle one or two or three of these Hamtown ethnic businesses and just go for it. There are new shops popping up all the time, says our food expert Noelle Lothamer. Take off on foot or bicycle and find your favorites.
SimmerD: Savoring Hamtown flavors
As Hamtramck grows more culturally diverse, so grow options for foods with origins across the globe. Noelle Lothamer tells us where she shops for Eastern European, Middle Eastern and South Asian specialties.
SimmerD: Great food, fun and ambiance highlight Detroit Restaurant Week
Our food specialist Noelle Lothamer visits three dining rooms in three nights and comes away impressed with the results. Read all about it, savor the memories via Marvin Shaouni's images -- and begin thinking about next spring's DRW.
