Watch GCG Chef Josh Stockton Compete on 'The Grill Iron'; Brut Detroit Launching Wine Pop-Up

VIDEO INTERLUDE — Relive the 2015 U-M football tailgate season with Tastemade. This year web series The Grill Iron featured chef Josh Stockton of Gold Cash Gold and Alexandra Clarke of Bon Bon Bon. Stockton represented Detroit by way of Ann Arbor in the final face-off of the season. Last year, the series showcased chef Frank Fejeran, formerly of The Ravens Club. [Youtube]

BEER HERE — HOMES Brewery and Restaurant is poised to land on Ann Arbor's west side. The project has been recommended for city council approval. [MLive]

WINE — Northwest Detroit is welcoming a new monthly wine tasting pop-up — Brut Detroit — this month hosted by Pages Bookshop. Sommelier Mike Fifer is leading the event, which features five wines. [EaterWire]

DISASTER REPORT — Reclaim Detroit along with several other local businesses were destroyed yesterday in a major Highland Park warehouse fire. Reclaim played a major role in renovations of both homes and commercial buildings in the area including Stella Good Coffee. The company's gorgeous wood butcher's blocks and charcuterie boards were also featured in our gift guide last fall. [CDET]