restaurant review : oslo, detroit

Oslo - 1456 Woodward Avenue, Detroit

Oslo is a regular destination for Freddy and I whenever we're in the mood for sushi. It's actually one of my two favorite sushi restaurants in the area (the other being Cafe Sushi in Troy). From the outside, it seems like a bit of a hole in the wall. You would probably never be interested just walking by. The interior, however, is extremely warm and intimate. It's dark and loungy and VERY hip. Perfect for starting off your night on the town.

We were beyond upset when Oslo closed its doors a few years ago. But luckily, it made a full comeback in the last year or so - adding a full Thai menu to its sushi routine. Oh, and lets not forget the nightclub downstairs. This is what initially brought us to Oslo, but the amazing food is why we continually return.

We have never ordered anything at Oslo that we didn't love. But, there are definitely a few favorites that we must get every time, including the avocado salad (its small, but we usually share) and the pad Thai. It is literally the best pad Thai that Freddy and I have ever had.

Aside from the usuals, we also ordered a dragon roll (shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, and eel) and yellowtail sashimi. Just like we expected, it all was fantastic. All for $25. Not too shabby.

review : plum market

A couple of weeks ago, Freddy excitedly told me about a new market that had just opened by his work in Ann Arbor. He had ventured in during lunch one day, and has been looking for every excuse to go back. When I emailed him a small shopping list yesterday, he knew just where to go: Plum Market.

Having never been there myself, I wasn’t exactly aware of the premise of the store. Until, that is, I started peeling and cutting up the produce that Freddy brought home last night. Never have I seen such fresh potatoes! “These must be local or organic,” I immediately thought. And, I was probably right:

“Mixing the very best in natural, organic, specialty and local products, the aisles are filled with inviting aromas and unexpected delights.”
-plummarket.com

We have been trying to eat more organic, natural and local products. Not only is it beneficial to our heath and the environment, but it helps to fuel the local economy as well. Yes, the prices are a little more inflated (as always with organic), but the quality and benefits certainly outweigh the cost. Plus, more demand for organic foods = more supply of local/organic foods = lower prices on local/organic foods.

There are currently two Plum Markets in the area: Ann Arbor + Bloomfield. Check it out!