Fork in Nigeria has been rapidly expanding since the winter, thanks to the social media #FufuChallenge, which sent TikTok users in search of the western African staple fufu. The truck’s owner Prej Iroegbu sells it with leafy green egusi or soup. Besides fufu, the truck serves up Nigerian staples jollof rice, suya steak, goat shank, oxtail, and snacks, for starters. Iroegbu is currently parked on the Avenue of Fashion and in Columbus, Ohio, and has plans to move into a storefront at 4219 Woodward at Willis in Detroit’s Cass Corridor in October 2021.

The idea for this favorite neighborhood coffee shop started at the church the owners (and brothers) founded four decades ago. The stylish but cozy cafe serves its own blends of Zingerman’s roasted coffee as well as pastries and smoothies. The window currently is open for pickups.

Like the name implies, Pequeño is small. It packs an impressive menu of creative tacos and tequila into its 42-seat space. (There’s room for another 20 outside.) Burritos, street corn, plus frozen and traditional sangria are also on the menu at this stylish spot that’s perfect for date night or just grabbing a tequila at the bar with a neighbor.

John Linardos opened the city’s first microbrewery in 1994. Now he’s opened a second taproom on the Avenue of Fashion in the summer of 2021. Visitors will find the perennial favorites Ghettoblaster Pale Ale and Nut Brown Ale, as well as a small-run cider, a new summer ale, and a few canned cocktails. New menu items featured only at the Livernois taproom are made for sharing, include vegetarian beef nachos, a charcuterie plate, and the Banh Mi Oh My sandwich, which can be enjoyed indoors or on the outdoor patio.

Pastry chef April Anderson is known citywide for her baked goods, which include a large selection for vegans. Find treats here like St. Louis-style gooey butter cake, cupcakes, salted caramel cakes, and cookies as well as black-eyed pea soup, teas from local businesses, and books. Special orders are also accepted. The bakery’s summer 2021 makeover includes seating out front.

Good Times on the Ave brings a laid-back outdoor atmosphere to a prime two-story restaurant space on the Avenue of Fashion. The restaurant features an extensive streetside patio and a rooftop lounge in addition to accepting orders for carryout by phone or through Doordash. Expect casual food here like fried lobster bites with steak fries, grouper po’ boys, and cheeseburger sliders.

The northernmost outpost of this Detroit-based, carryout-friendly chain serves its wildly popular pickle spear-stuffed grilled chicken shawarma right on the Avenue. The restaurant takes orders for carryout by phone as well as online orders for pickup or delivery.

There are coneys, and then there’s Noni’s. Like most, it has an extensive menu but this neighborhood meeting spot is most popular among the breakfast crowd who go for the omelets or pecan pancakes. Lunch favorites include spinach pie, Noni’s homemade chicken pot pie, liver and onions, and the meatloaf dinner. The restaurant currently is open 9 am. to 5 p.m. for takeout, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for dining in.

This popular food truck run by Durden’s Catering is parked in the lot beside Baker’s serving big sandwiches and desserts like banana pudding and peach cobbler. Its claim to fame is the Spicy Yung Gripper, a fried chicken sandwich with pepper jack cheese, tangy coleslaw, and bang sauce. Bring cash or pay through the Cash App.