FoodLab Detroit

This is an industry that was built on a shaky foundation, and the global pandemic put a spotlight on every single crack. But through these cracks, real leadership emerged. Leadership that prioritizes the safety and needs of employees over the whims of customers. Leadership that centers local communities, providing groceries and hot meals for those in need. Leadership that still turns out exceptional cooking that manages to comfort and delight even when the odds are stacked against them. This year's Best New Chefs exemplifies this approach to leadership.
Congratulations to 2020 FoodLab Detroit fellow, and chef/founder of , , for being inducted into the 33rd class of Best New Chefs! We love you and we’re so proud of you! ❤️
“There are few things that frustrate Kim more than the expectation that the food she cooks should be "cheap." Those same expectations are not placed on the Italian restaurant two blocks away that charges $22 for five pieces of ravioli in butter sauce, she points out: "People don't bat an eye at that." She believes that Asian food is undervalued in general, even though just as much thought, care, and labor goes into making it. Factor in the fact that Kim buys exclusively from local farmers, and pays her staff fairly, and offers benefits and safety nets like health insurance, scholarships, and massage credits, and the price of her food (entrees range from $14–$24 per dish) feels correct.” -

We were so honored to work with farmer Carolyn Leadley, from Rising Pheasant, during the dinner series earlier this summer, in partnership with .
Rising Pheasant Farms started by growing produce in, yep, an attic. Today, they are hosting an Open House to celebrate their 10th year of growing. They're not in an attic anymore.
Come out an experience a real working family farm in the city, with tours of the gardens as well as their recent rainwater catchment and solar power improvements. .
Rising Pheasant Farms, 5228 Moran Street, Detroit, MI, 48211.
Today, from 2pm - 5pm.

My name is LeGenevieve Squires. I am your new Brand Ambassador for The Farmer's Hand What an honor!

During this summer, I have hosted Farm Stands bringing you a premier selection of products from local & regional artisans around Detroit & MI.

As we transition The Farmer's Hand toward her forever home (stay tuned for updates here!) it's important to me to not only stay closely engaged with the community; but to build lasting connections & relationships.

I am here to bring you love, light, positivity, & of course the best locally sourced products around.

Please make sure you stop by Wayne State Farmer's Market tomorrow and visit Le'Genevieve Squires & FoodLab member business, The Farmer's Hand stand.

It's full swing into fall harvest, so now is the time to get your summer favorites & your fall crops at their peak.

LeGenevieve will be there helping to educate the community about supporting local farmers & selling the freshest seasonal produce as well as locally made, handcrafted packaged goods.

Market fun is from 10am-3pm, with yoga, a cooking demo, & music to add to the mix!

Repost & Photo credit: The Farmer's Hand