The Dish

By Michigan Public

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Episodes: 22

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The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.

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Episode Date
Unco Chad brings the spirit of aloha to Michigan
Jun 19, 2026
Cricket protein powder jumps into Michigan’s food scene
May 28, 2026
Ypsilanti’s Encuentro Latino reflects on 11 years of business
Apr 16, 2026
Grand Rapids couple creates community through bagels
Mar 19, 2026
Sober bartender reinvents zero‑proof cocktails
Jan 21, 2026
Cooking through the holidays with Feel Good Foodie's Yumna Jawad
Dec 12, 2025
How Chef Kieron Hales turns wedding meals into memories at Cornman Farms
Nov 19, 2025
The baker bringing Brittany-style crepes to Boyne City
Oct 16, 2025
From Chicago fine dining to Michigan’s wild peninsula
Sep 18, 2025
Traverse City chefs lean into Sichuan spice
Aug 20, 2025
Fry bread and family traditions in Peshawbestown
Jul 17, 2025
Flipping the script on Detroit pizza, one vegan slice at a time
Jun 18, 2025
Hemlock's Maple Grille cooks farm fresh with fire
May 14, 2025
How EK's Cheesecakes became a second chance
Apr 25, 2025
Paczki Day: A Polish tradition with a modern twist
Mar 04, 2025
Mexican-born birria tradition takes root in Michigan
Dec 17, 2024
A Nigerian chef's journey from farmer to food truck entrepreneur
Dec 10, 2024
Madre Masa takes heirloom corn from kernel to masa
Dec 03, 2024
European form meets East Asian flavor at Q Bakehouse
Nov 26, 2024
Chef Ken Miller fights food waste in fine dining
Nov 26, 2024
Come for the food, stay for the karaoke at Adobo Boy
Nov 26, 2024
The Dish tells the stories of Michigan's culinary talent
Nov 20, 2024