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AWARDS SEASON — The Metro Times released their Best of Detroit issue this week which features lots of staff picks of popular vote winners from the Detroit dining scene. [Metro Times]
EVENTWIRE — The Birmingham Downtown Grub Crawl is scheduled for May 16. The event features food and drink samples from more than 20 local shops, restaurants, and bars. Tickets are $50 for general admission and $75 for a Silver Spoon pass. [EaterWire]
MEALS ON WHEELS — Shimmy Shack, best known for their vegan pin-up calendar, was named to PETA's list of the top five vegan food trucks in the U.S. Owner Debra Levantrosser announced in January that she was seeking a permanent space for a drive-thru Shimmy Shack. [EaterWire]
APPS — Local dining startup Grubbable will launch beta April 30. Grubbable members will have access to discounts at more than 60 local restaurants. [EaterWire]
