My fingers are literally trembling right now from all the love and support weâve received only 1 hour (!!!) into the Ravenous (@feedravenous ) subscriber drive. As a social media manager whoâs announced many launches, Iâve always supported othersâ creative projects and campaigns. This one is mine. And it feels so fucking good. đ
Iâm thrilled to introduce Ravenous (@feedravenous ), a worker-owned food culture media company. Iâm so honored to share this endeavor with my fellow founder-owners Amy McCarthy (@aemccarthy ), Jaya Saxena (@jayasax ), Ashok Selvam (@shokdiesel ), and Courtney Smith (@thecourtneyesmith ). While there are five of us who are the founder-owners, the dream of Ravenous was born from many. We talked to dozens of food writers, chefs, and restaurant lovers about what was missing in the food media industry. This project has been six months in the making, and Iâm so happy to finally share it with yâall. If you havenât already, please consider subscribing and donating. Link in bio đŠââŹ
Every writer needs someone to help them figure out how to promote their work and connect with the audience. At @feedravenous , that person is Frances Dumlao, aka @francesdoingthings . Sheâs already the mastermind behind our social presence and has done a huge chunk of planning our fundraising. Her clear-eyed, pragmatic planning has saved us from ourselves a thousand times already. So, you should probably know more about who she is and why she joined team Ravenous on this journey.
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This 8-table restaurant is serving some of the freshest fish in northern Michigan. đ
The Cooksâ House (@cookshouse ) in Traverse City is run by James Beard Best Chef: Great Lakes finalists Eric Patterson and Jennifer Blakeslee, who change their tasting menu daily (!) based on whatâs in season and available locally. Frances Dumlao (@francesdoingthings ), associate director of audience, stopped into the kitchen of the celebrated restaurant to see how they make their popular lake trout and grilled asparagus. The unassuming spot is making a name for itself with a standout menu and some of the coziest vibes around.
Tap the link for restaurants and bars worth checking out this summer in Traverse City.
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Video description: Frances Dumlao, associate director of audience, heads to the Cooksâ House with chefs Eric Patterson and Jennifer Blakeslee as they make their grilled lake trout and asparagus with smoked roe.
Chicken wings get the fine dining treatment. đ„
At Dirty Shake (@dirtyshakedetroit ) in Detroit, chef Brian Christie is redefining what bar food can be. Since opening in March, this neighborhood spot has already made a name for itself with its signature juicy, dry-cured chicken wings that are made over 3 days â no breading or sauce needed. Backed by James Beard-nominated duo Sandy Levine and Doug Hewitt, Dirty Shake is one of Eater Detroitâs most exciting new restaurants of the year.
Tap the link in bio to read more about Dirty Shake, including their impressive burgers and nostalgic cocktail menu.
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Video description: Various shots of chef Brian Christie preparing, brining, smoking, and flash frying chicken wings.
Just leaving this spicy dan dan-inspired ramen here in case you need some dinner inspo. đđ
Frances Dumlao (@francesdoingthings ), associate director of audience, tested several ramen recipes left by commenters on a recent social post, and this version stood out from the rest (shoutout to Maria Lentini). Ditch the seasoning packet and replace it with this flavorful ground pork with soy sauce and chile crisp for a satisfying weekday meal. And let us know: Whatâs your go-to ramen hack?
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Video description: Various shots of Frances Dumlao making dan dan ramen.
Add this cozy Japanese mushroom rice bowl to your winter rotation. đâđ
Since we've seen tons of great recipe suggestions and cooking hacks in our comments, Eater's associate director of audience, Frances Dumlao (@francesdoingthings ), decided to put some of them to the test. First up? This comforting and umami-rich dish is made with rice, soy sauce, sake, and mushrooms â all cooked right in a rice cooker.
What one-pot recipe should we try next? Let us know below. đ
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Video description: Various shots of Frances Dumalo making a Japanese mushroom rice recipe in a rice cooker.
Alpine ski vibes, but without leaving the U.S. âïž
Our associate director of audience, Frances Dumlao (@francesdoingthings ), took us along on a cozy date night at Detroitâs Alpino (@alpinodetroit ), which is featured on our 38 Essential Restaurants list for the city. Inspired by the Swiss and Italian Alps, this spot serves up rich, comforting dishes that will make you feel like youâre in the mountains. Dumlaoâs meal featured decadent raclette on focaccia, buttery Piedmontese ragu, crispy pork schnitzel, and a showstopping flower-shaped fritter for dessert.
No wonder Alpino was named Best New Restaurant in 2023 by Eater Detroit. Tap the link in bio to check out more must-try restaurants in the Motor City.
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Video description: Two diners going to Alpino restaurant and showing dishes and interiors.
