Mom's Spaghetti

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Mom's Spaghetti
A fan with Eminem at his restaurant in 2021
Mom's Spaghetti is located in Wayne County, Michigan
Mom's Spaghetti
Location within Wayne County, Michigan
Mom's Spaghetti is located in Michigan
Mom's Spaghetti
Mom's Spaghetti (Michigan)
Mom's Spaghetti is located in the United States
Mom's Spaghetti
Mom's Spaghetti (the United States)
Restaurant information
EstablishedSeptember 29, 2021 (2021-09-29)
Owner(s)Shady Records
Union Joints[1]
Manager(s)Curt Catallo
Ann Stevenson
Erich Lines[1]
Food typeSpaghetti
Street address2131 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Coordinates42°20′17″N 83°03′06″W / 42.3380°N 83.0518°W / 42.3380; -83.0518
Websitemomsspaghetti.com

Mom's Spaghetti is a restaurant in Detroit, Michigan. It serves spaghetti-related items and is known for being opened by rapper Eminem in his hometown. The restaurant's name and premise are inspired by a line from his song "Lose Yourself" from the soundtrack to the 2002 motion picture 8 Mile, where he says "There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti." The restaurant also contains a merchandise shop, The Trailer, that houses the Robin suit from the music video of the single "Without Me".[2][3]

History[edit]

Before a brick-and-mortar restaurant was established, Eminem worked with the restaurant company Union Joints to make pop-up restaurants to promote his album Revival in 2017.[2] One of them was at The Shelter.[4] In 2018, a Mom's Spaghetti stand was set up at Coachella.[5][6] Stands were also seen at Firefly Music Festival and Governors Ball Music Festival.[7] Eminem also worked with Union Joints to donate 400 meals to frontline workers at Henry Ford Hospital and Detroit Receiving Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][8][9][10]

Eminem opened the restaurant at 5 PM[11] on September 29, 2021. To promote the restaurant, he aired a 30-second advertisement twice at the 9 AM hour on WXYZ-TV, one of Detroit's main television stations, on the 24th.[12] A telephone number ((313)-888-8388) flashed on the bottom of the screen, which, when called, added that there would be a merchandise store on the restaurant's second floor.[11][13] Eminem personally served the first ten customers himself during the opening.[1][14][15][16]

A temporary Mom's Spaghetti location at 820 S. Spring St. was opened in Los Angeles for Super Bowl LVI, from February 9 to 13.[17] It was a collaboration with the delivery company Postmates, which delivered orders in the LA area.[18][19][20] A New York City pop-up, in a collaboration with Shopify, was opened to celebrate the 20th anniversary of 8 Mile.[21] The pop-up also contained recreations of areas from the movie.[22]

Menu[edit]

The restaurant sells four varieties of spaghetti: plain, with meatballs, with vegan meatballs (made of black turtle beans and quinoa),[18] and spaghetti bolognese. Spaghetti (and spaghetti bolognese) sandwiches are also sold. Extra meatballs, garlic bread, and cold drinks can additionally be ordered.[23][24][25] The spaghetti is served in an oyster pail.[26]

Pasta sauce[edit]

Logo of the sauce

On October 24, 2023, Eminem announced on Instagram that he was going to sell Mom's Spaghetti tomato sauce online.[27] They were made available to pre-order on the 26th, with shipping expected on the 29th.[26][28][29] It sold out within a few hours.[30] The 25 oz (710 g) jars sold for US$13, each, while a two-pack is US$25.[31][32][33] It contains "ground tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, sugar, garlic, carrots, canola oil, 'spices,' sea salt, and red wine vinegar."[34] A review by Mashed concluded that it had less calories, sodium, and fat than most popular sauces, but more sugar.[35] During Eminem's collaboration with video game Fortnite in late 2023, a Mom's Spaghetti cosmetic item was available.[36]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c McCollum, Sue Selasky and Brian (2021-09-28). "Eminem makes rare public appearance to serve up Mom's Spaghetti at his new Detroit restaurant". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  2. ^ a b Darville, Jordan (2021-09-24). "Eminem is opening a spaghetti restaurant called "Mom's Spaghetti"". The Fader. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  3. ^ Winkie, Luke (2021-12-30). "One Night at Mom's Spaghetti". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  4. ^ Baetens, Melody. "Eminem announces 'mom's spaghetti' pop-up at Shelter". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  5. ^ Miller, Jeff (2018-04-21). "Coachella Recreated Eminem's 'Mom's Spaghetti' Because of Course It Did". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  6. ^ a b Asmelash, Leah (2020-04-24). "Eminem donated 'Mom's Spaghetti' to hospital workers fighting coronavirus in Detroit". CNN. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  7. ^ Williams, Monica (2021-09-24). "Eminem's Mom's Spaghetti Is Making a Comeback in District Detroit". Eater Detroit. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  8. ^ Graham, Adam (2020-04-22). "Eminem serves up Mom's Spaghetti to Henry Ford, DMC workers". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  9. ^ "Eminem donates 'mom's spaghetti' to Henry Ford Health employees". WXYZ-TV. 2020-04-22. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  10. ^ Pomranz, Mike (2020-04-23). "Eminem's 'Mom's Spaghetti' Is Being Delivered to Detroit Healthcare Workers". Food & Wine. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  11. ^ a b Mamo, Heran (2021-09-24). "Eminem Is Opening a Mom's Spaghetti Restaurant in Detroit Inspired by 'Lose Yourself' Lyric". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  12. ^ Graham, Adam (2021-09-24). "Eminem launching Mom's Spaghetti spot, airing local commercials". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  13. ^ "Eminem bringing "Mom's Spaghetti" store to Downtown Detroit next week". WXYZ-TV. 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  14. ^ Pevos, Edward (2021-09-30). "Surprise! Eminem serves fans at food window of Mom's Spaghetti restaurant Detroit opening". mlive. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  15. ^ "Eminem serves up 'Mom's Spaghetti' at his new Detroit restaurant". Today. 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
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  17. ^ Chidbachian, Alex (2022-02-10). "Eminem brings popular 'Mom's Spaghetti' restaurant to LA". FOX 11. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  18. ^ a b Breijo, Stephanie (2022-02-10). "Eminem's restaurant, Mom's Spaghetti, pops up in L.A. this week". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  19. ^ Holmes, Mona (2022-02-10). "Eminem Brings Mom's Spaghetti to Life in Downtown LA This Weekend". Eater LA. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  20. ^ "Eminem's restaurant Mom's Spaghetti to get Super Bowl pop-up". Today. 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  21. ^ Inman, DeMicia (2022-11-08). "Eminem To Celebrate '8 Mile' Anniversary With Mom's Spaghetti Pop-Up". Vibe. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  22. ^ Castillo, Michelle (2022-11-22). "Mom's Spaghetti NYC Pop-Up Brings Back Love of Eminem's '8 Mile' for 20th Anniversary". Cheddar. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  23. ^ "Official website - menu". Archived from the original on 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  24. ^ Ibrahim, Samantha (2021-09-28). "Eminem opens Detroit restaurant called Mom's Spaghetti". New York Post. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
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  26. ^ a b Coleman, Vernon (2023-10-25). "Eminem Selling Mom's Spaghetti Sauce in the Jar". XXL. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  27. ^ Spencer, Tallie (2023-10-25). "Eminem Is Dropping "Mom's Spaghetti" Sauce Line, Fans Demand Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  28. ^ Média, Bell (2023-10-25). "Eminem Is Now Selling Mom's Spaghetti Sauce In A Jar". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  29. ^ Rosenberg, Lizzy (2023-08-26). "Eminem Releases 'Mom's Spaghetti' Jarred Pasta Sauce: 'Get Your Sweaters Ready'". People. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  30. ^ Selasky, Susan (2023-10-31). "Eminem's Mom's Spaghetti Pasta Sauce sells out within hours: How you can still get it". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  31. ^ Thompson, Eliza (2023-10-26). "Eminem Is Selling Official 'Mom's Spaghetti' Sauce". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  32. ^ Bernstein, Elara (2023-10-29). "Eminem's "Mom's Spaghetti" Pasta Sauce Is Shipping Nationwide". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  33. ^ Arnold, Allison (2023-10-27). "Eminem Is Finally Releasing His Own 'Mom's Spaghetti' Sauce Inspired By Hit Song 'Lose Yourself'". Delish. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  34. ^ Walsh, Karla (2023-10-31). "Finally, Eminem Debuts Jarred 'Mom's Spaghetti' Sauce". Food & Wine. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  35. ^ Nichols, Helena (2023-12-22). "Mom's Spaghetti Pasta Sauce Review: A Painfully Ordinary Addition To Pasta". Mashed. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  36. ^ Green, Jake (2023-11-28). "Fortnite Eminem collab includes "Mom's Spaghetti" Back Bling". PCGamesN. Retrieved 2024-01-02.

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