Vizion Magazine Welcomes Chef Dustin “Dustie” Morrell as Our New Food Critic!

Vizion Magazine Welcomes Chef Dustin “Dustie” Morrell as Our New Food Critic!

Patrick Monroe

Vizion Magazine is excited to announce a flavorful new addition to our team: Chef Dustin Morrell, better known as Chef Dustie, joins us as our official Food Critic and Culinary Contributor.

A proud Michigan native with a passion for bold, creative cuisine and accessible cooking, Chef Dustie brings professional expertise, local insight, and infectious energy to our pages. Whether you’re a foodie hunting for the next hidden gem in Detroit or Lansing, or a home cook looking for weeknight inspiration, his reviews and tips will become your new go-to.

A Chef with Serious Credentials

Chef Dustin Morrell has built an impressive career across professional kitchens, sports nutrition, and entrepreneurship:

  • Sports Performance Chef for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Single-A affiliate, the Great Lakes Loons, where he prepared organic, high-performance meals for athletes.
  • Owner of The Goat on Grand River in the Lansing area — a unique speakeasy-style dining experience featuring tapas, family-style plates, and seasonal menus.
  • Founder of Dustie’s Catering, Simply Organic Catering, and Dustie’s Bites — delivering creative pop-ups, private events, and memorable culinary experiences.
  • Author of the popular cookbook “Too Busy to Cook with Dustin Morrell” (2016), designed to help busy home cooks elevate everyday meals with quick, flavorful recipes.

Chef Dustie’s philosophy is simple: “An experience worth tasting.” He champions fresh, local Michigan ingredients while making elevated cooking feel approachable and fun.

What Readers Can Expect

As Vizion Magazine’s Food Critic, Chef Dustie will deliver:

  • Honest restaurant reviews across Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and beyond — from fine dining to hidden gems and food trucks.
  • Seasonal spotlights on Michigan ingredients and farmers’ markets.
  • Pro tips for home cooks who want restaurant-quality meals without the stress.
  • Behind-the-scenes features with local chefs and culinary events.
  • Bold, fun opinions on what makes Midwestern dining special.

We Want to Hear From You!

Chef Dustie is ready to explore your favorite (or most underrated) spots across Michigan.

Got a restaurant, food truck, bakery, or hidden gem you think he should try?

Send your suggestions directly to Chef Dustie at: chefdustie@vizionmagazine.net

Or drop them in the comments below, message us on social media, or email the editor at editor@vizionmagazine.net.

Please include:

  • Restaurant name & location
  • What makes it special
  • Why Chef Dustie should check it out

Your recommendations will directly help shape his upcoming reviews — let’s help him discover the best bites in the state!

Welcome to the Vizion Family!

We’re thrilled to have Chef Dustin Morrell on board. His expertise will add a delicious new dimension to Vizion Magazine and help our readers discover unforgettable dining experiences across Michigan.

Stay tuned — Chef Dustie’s first official review is coming very soon!

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