Mom's Spaghetti
Eminem with a fan at his restaurant in 2021
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 "His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy / 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

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]

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

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 availabe.[36]

References

  1. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 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. 1 2 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. 1 2 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.
  16. ↑ Long, Danielle (2021-09-30). "Eminem opens Mom's Spaghetti restaurant in Detroit". Good Morning America. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  17. ↑ Chidbachian, Alex (2022-02-10). "Eminem brings popular 'Mom's Spaghetti' restaurant to LA". FOX 11. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  18. 1 2 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.
  25. ↑ Olsen, Morgan (2021-09-28). "Eminem is opening a restaurant called Mom's Spaghetti in Detroit". Time Out. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  26. 1 2 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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