Local Vendors We Love
The best food vendors in the metro Detroit area where we shop for quality, locally sourced ingredients. Tell them Mary sent you!
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Meats
Gratiot Central Market (across from Eastern Market)
1429 Gratiot, Detroit, MI
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What we shop for here:
Pork (especially ribs), Beef (GREAT Prime Rib), Ox Tails, etc. at very reasonable prices.
It is worth the trip downtown to just go to Ronnies!
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6116 Canton Center Road, Canton, MI
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What we shop for here:
Full-service butcher shop, Middle Eastern and Indian grocery and bakery. Fried chicken is outstanding.
Some of the best baked flatbreads (especially the Naan bread). The bakery closes at 3 PM so order your bread early if you need some.
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Gratiot Central Market
1429 Gratiot Ave # 102, Detroit, MI
PH: 313-831-6881
What we shop for here:
The best corned beef in the world!
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2448 Riopelle, Detroit, MI
Ph: 313-567-8200
What we shop for here:
Great quality Amish chicken and poultry.
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2450 Wyoming Ave, Dearborn, MI
Ph: 313-842-2375
What we shop for here:
Great hams and sausage. Dearborn is famous for its spiral cut ham but the Old Fashioned ham is just as good, if not better.
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12715 W Warren Ave, Dearborn, MI
ph: 313-584-5445
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407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Ph: 734-761-8175
What we shop for here:
Veal bones and imported anchovies. The meat is pricey but great quality.
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33066 W Seven Mile Rd, Livonia, MI (next door to Joe's Produce)
What we shop for here:
Great meats and seafood.
Produce
6701 Newburgh Rd, Westland, MI (and other locations)
Ph: 734-454-1712
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What we shop for here:
For over a decade, I have been raving about the quality, great prices and global selection of fruit and vegetables at Randazzo's. This is not a gourmet market, just a great selection of fresh produce.
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21960 Eureka Road, Romulus, MI
Ph: 734-941-9388
What we shop for here:
This seasonal open area market south of metro airport is open from mid-July through fall. It has great prices and you can stuff a bag of corn for $2.99 (on average). My best effort was 30 ears of corn per bag. Don't be embarrassed -- corn stuffing is encouraged there and it's fun! There's also good prices on pickling pickles, squash and bottled spices.
FYI: Do NOT speed on Eureka Rd -- It is heavily patrolled!
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6701 Newburgh Rd, Westland, MI (and other locations)
Ph: 734-454-1712
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What we shop for here:
For over a decade, I have been raving about the quality, great prices and global selection of fruit and vegetables at Randazzo's. This is not a gourmet market, just a great selection of fresh produce.
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1629 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI
Ph: 734-663-7848
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What we shop for here:
Hard to find produce, specialty gourmet products, and ready-to-heat entrees.
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195 W Main St, Northville, MI
Every Thursday 8am - 3pm
May - October
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What we shop for here:
Seasonal Michigan produce and food products.
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Fish
(inside Kerrytown Market)
407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Ph: 734-662-5118
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What we shop for here:
This market is pricey for some fish but is the best quality, has a wide variety and has great customer service. They also make and sell their own fish stock.
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Various locations
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What we shop for here:
A limited selection of good quality fish, e.g. salmon, trout, halibut, shellfish at a good price with good turnover. Frozen cod is good quality and a good buy.
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Joe's Meat and Seafood
see Meat section above for details
Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars
Wide selection of Regional and flavored EVOOs and flavored Balsamic vinegars
472 Forest St, Plymouth, MI 48170
734-667-2755
Knowledgeable and courteous staff.
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Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor, MI
734-213-1110
Large selection of Regional and flavored EVOOs and flavored Balsamic vinegars
Knowledgeable and courteous staff
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