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12/24/2025

🍖NEW BLOG POST🍖 -- Happy holidays, foodies! I took most of the month off to catch up on other hobbies and interests, but I still wanted to squeeze in one final adventure to round out 2025. I finally circled around to visiting Smoked Lotus BBQ down the street from me, and while I'm thrilled to report that it was some of the best barbecue I've had in Metro Detroit, I learned that my first visit would also be my last -- as last Friday was their final day of operation. Read my latest foodie adventure below, and find out what's ahead for the pitmasters, as well as the foodie adventures I have planned for the new year!

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Hazel Park, MI — On Friday, I was finally able to stop by an exemplary establishment serving up some top-tier barbecue right down the street from where I live in Hazel Park. Smoked Lotus BBQ …

12/14/2025

Lions vs Rams Special. $5.00 for 10 Traditional Wings. Marinated, slow smoked, then tallow fried to perfection. Starts 4 pm until we sell out (and we will sell out).

12/04/2025

10 Traditional Wings for $5.00 plus tax. Carry out 248.850.8175 or dine-in 21509 John Rd in Hazel Park.

12/03/2025

Tacos on special today. Wings are $5.00 for 10 all week. Who can resist?

12/01/2025

Guess I’m getting a new backpack for

11/28/2025

Smoked Lotus will be closed Friday 11/28 for a private event. We will be open at 3 pm Saturday 11/30. Thank you for your understanding and your continued support. See you Sat!

11/27/2025

Happy Turkey Day! We will be open starting at 3 pm for carryout and limited dine-in seating. Give us a call and grab some grub for the fam.

11/23/2025

$10 off a full rack of St. Louis style ribs and 2 sides. $26 plus tax’s brings home the best ribs in the area. Can’t beat this deal. Starting 1 pm until we sell out.

11/19/2025

Early week special. 10 traditional wings for $5.00 plus tax.

11/16/2025

Sunday Special: 10 ct traditional wings for $5.00. No limit to how far we can go!

11/15/2025

The Beachcomber Dog is back for a limited time! 1/4 # dog, pig belly burnt ends, bbq sauce, cheese, and coleslaw, coming at you on a beef tallow grilled bun.

11/11/2025

The “Big League Chew” of , grab pinch of pulled pork for between the cheek and gums. Jk…it’s waaaay better on a macbowl