Anthony Bourdain Praises Salt & Cedar; Como’s Reopens Bar

ADVENTURES IN MARKETING — While shilling Balvenie scotch this year, Anthony Bourdain shot a series of videos titled Raw Craft that seek to "uncover the true meaning of craftsmanship." One film short features Bourdain expounding on the "passion" driving Eastern Market letterpress studio Salt & Cedar. Check it out below. [Metro Times]

CHEF SHUFFLES — The Lark served its final meal on December 23, closing a long chapter in West Bloomfield fine dining. However, the restaurant's chef John Somerville wasn't adrift for long. Somerville has landed a position at Lelli's On the Green in Farmington Hills. [Hour Detroit]

BOOZE NEWS — Como's was slapped with a rather untimely 50-day liquor license suspension over the holiday weekend after receiving two state violations. However, it seems the restaurant is back to serving adult beverages today. [Deadline Detroit/Facebook]

STAR WATCH — Keegan Michael Key followed up his American Coney Island meal with a visit to Abick's Bar on Christmas Eve. [Facebook]