What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 18th November 2024

A Grand Rapids Coffee Shop in the West Side is Moving to Downtown | What Now Detroit

Morning Ritual at 637 Stocking Ave NW on the west side of Grand Rapids is relocating to a space in the Warner Building downtown at 150 Ottawa Ave NW. Owner Alyx Vass told What Now Detroit that she anticipates to open the location in early February if all goes as planned. This news was first seen in Crain’s Grand Rapids.“We started looking for a new location because we’ve slowly grown out of our current space. We started booking shows at the shop this year and really wanted something bigger so w...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 17th November 2024

A Mediterranean Restaurant is Filling a Vacancy in Sterling Heights | What Now Detroit

Site plans and a special land use permit application for Habibi Mediterranean Cuisine have been submitted to the Sterling Heights Planning Commission this month. The space at 3905 Seventeenth Mile Road was previously Tarboosh Cafe, which closed in July 2023 due to violations.Owner of the incoming restaurant, Rochelle Jarbo, purchased all assets of the existing restaurant space from the previous owner and her uncle Nawar Jarbo this June.


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What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 17th November 2024

Detroit Butcher Shop and Restaurant to Open in Birmingham Next Month | What Now Detroit

Marrow, with its flagship location in Detriot’s Eastern Market, announced the upcoming opening of its Birmingham location last Thursday. The new butcher shop and cafe is located at 283 Hamilton Row and is anticipated to open in mid-December.“We aim to be a neighborhood staple where people can enjoy a delicious meal and conveniently shop for high-quality, locally sourced meats, with the same quality of our flagship Detroit location,” Marrow’s owner, Ping Ho, said in a news release.


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What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 17th November 2024

James Beard Award Semifinalist to Open New Post in Michigan | What Now Detroit

Middle Brow, a semifinalist for the 2024 James Beard Awards Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program, is opening a brick-and-mortar location in Swayer, MI, to expand its production capabilities while creating a new community gathering place for the locals. The new establishment will occupy a one-acre plot off Red Arrow Highway, about 50 miles east of downtown Chicago, according to an Eater article.Middle Brow started as a brewery in 2011 in Chicago’s Logan Square and opened its brewpub, Bung...

KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR • 16th November 2024

Excelsior Springs is a wonderland of Christmas and holiday delights. Here's a guide

This story was first published in KCUR's Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday.It’s never too soon to begin planning for Christmas. Around Kansas City, you’ll find a wonderland of holiday markets, light shows, and themed activities.For those of you seeking something different, we also crafted a list of cold-weather hidden gems worth exploring in the city.But did you know that 35 minutes northeast of Kansas City lies a Christmas wonderland?...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 10th November 2024

Grosse Pointe is Getting a New Breakfast Destination Next Year | What Now Detroit

Daily Jam, a family-owned breakfast and lunch concept with locations in Farmington Hills, MI and Tempe, AZ, is opening a new location in Grosse Pointe next year. The new eatery will occupy the current Big Boy space at 20710 Mack Ave, and plans have been submitted to the planning commission for review.“Grosse Pointe has always been on our radar for possible markets for Daily Jam. We feel that Grosse Pointe is the perfect fit for our concept and believe the community can benefit from a new fresh b...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 10th November 2024

Sabbath Coffee Roasters to Build New Location in Royal Oak | What Now Detroit

Sabbath Coffee Roasters has filed plans to develop a new location in Royal Oak that will serve as a production facility, a grab-and-go storefront, and a tasting cafe. The new location will occupy a 2,343-square-foot building at 723 E 11 Mile Road. The building was previously occupied by a lawn care company.According to materials submitted to the Royal Oak Planning Commission, the property will be split into front and back. The front area will feature a grab-and-go cafe that serves a selection of...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 10th November 2024

New Carry-Out Pizzeria Proposed in Sorrento Plaza | What Now Detroit

Plans for a new Carlo’s Pizza location were reviewed by the Sterling Heights Planning Commission this month. The new pizzeria is located inside Sorrento Plaza at 11516 15 Mile Road. The new restaurant will be takeout only without any seating.Melissa Kleehammer and Paul Fisette are the operators behind the upcoming pizzeria. According to materials submitted to the planning commission, Carlo’s Pizza will open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 10th November 2024

African Coffee Shop to Open Physical Location in Ortonville | What Now Detroit

Simba Coffee Company has signed the lease for the space at 300 N Ortonville Rd earlier this month. Founder Simba Mujuru told What Now Detriot that he is only waiting on final approval from the Health Department and anticipates opening the coffee shop within three to four weeks.This will be Simba’s first brick-and-mortar location in Ortonville to bring its speciality African coffee to the neighbourhood. Locals will finally have the opportunity to taste Simba’s flavorful coffee in person. Based in...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 10th November 2024

Sterling Heights is Getting a Turkish Kitchen Later this Year | What Now Detroit

A new business has submitted a permit application along with site plans to the Sterling Heights Planning Commission to fill in a commercial space inside Viceroy Plaza. Aga Istanbul Kebap will occupy a 3,290-square-foot restaurant space at 2715 14 Mile Road. The space was previously occupied by a few different restaurants since 2013.The new restaurant will have an occupancy of 98 customers and plans to open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., though it’s unclear whether the restaurant will open seven...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 3rd November 2024

A Ferndale Distillery is Opening a Tasting Room in Farmington | What Now Detroit

Ferndale-based Lone Light Spirits is working on opening a new tasting room at 23622 Farmington Rd in downtown Farmington. Facade improvement designs for new, openable windows were submitted to the Farmington Planning Commission last month. However, the business hasn’t shared a clear opening timeline for the upcoming establishment.“The tasting room will be a full cocktail bar utilizing our premium spirits as well as other fresh ingredients,” Owner Joe Lordon said in a Hometown Life article. “We’l...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 3rd November 2024

Biggby Coffee in Plymouth is Making Progress | What Now Detroit

Biggby Coffee in Plymouth is moving half a mile west from its current 400 Ann Arbor Road location to 1307 Ann Arbor Road with a new highspeed drive-through. Construction is currently underway and the new Plymouth location is anticipated to open this fall.“Our new store at 1307 Ann Arbor Rd. is progressing nicely. If you’re a fanatic of the BIGGBY COFFEE inside of the Plymouth Super Center, then you’re really going to love the new location. It has a beautiful high speed drive thru and is located...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 3rd November 2024

Philadelphia Restaurateur to Open New Concept in Grosse Pointe Woods | What Now Detroit

Philadelphia-based restaurateur Branden McRill is working on a new concept called Lola’s Taco Bar at 20195 Mack Ave in Grosse Pointe Woods. According to site plans submitted to the city’s planning commission, the project will fully renovate the former Boston Market space, including new facades, modification of existing millwork, new kitchen equipment and lighting.Based on plans submitted, the new restaurant features an intimate dining room with four tops and window bar seating with a total of 42...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 2nd November 2024

New Fast Casual Poke Restaurant is Coming to Grand Rapids | What Now Detroit

Poke Toki is planning on its third location in downtown Grand Rapids. The new restaurant will occupy a space on the ground floor inside McKay Tower at 146 Monroe Center St NW and is anticipated to open in January. This news was first seen on MLive.Poke Toki, a fast-casual poke bowl concept, currently operates two other locations in Plainfield Township and Grand Rapids Township. The menu features Korean, Japanese, and Hawaiian-style poke bowls and a make-your-own-bowl option that allows diners to...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 27th October 2024

Seasoned Sandwich Franchisee to Bring Popular Chain to Battle Creek Next Year | What Now Detroit

Michael Balen, operating partner of Big Lake Subs, already has another Jersey Mike’s Subs in his pipeline. The proposed fast casual sandwich restaurant is located at 5420 Beckley Road, Ste 5 and is anticipated to open next April. The location is currently under development, according to the upcoming store tracker on the company’s website.As a leading multi-unit Jersey Mike’s franchisee in Michigan, Big Lake Subs treats all franchisee-owned locations as a family business. Balen, a 2022 “40 Under...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 27th October 2024

New Boba Tea Cafe in the Works in West Bloomfield | What Now Detroit

A popular Taiwanese boba tea chain, Can’t Help Drink Supply, is opening a location in West Bloomfield. Eats Time has submitted plans to the West Bloomfield Planning Commission to build a new cafe inside Knollwood Plaza at 7410 Haggerty Road.The cafe’s name, “Eats Time,” plays off the phrase “it’s time,” which shares the same meaning as the brand’s Chinese name. The application submitted suggests the cafe’s franchisee is Chen Yu Tang. The site plan shows the cafe will have a display counter for c...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 25th October 2024

Formal Popular Food Truck Owner to Open Brick-and-Mortar Cafe in Ferndale this Fall | What Now Detroit

Mike Finsilver, owner of popular food truck Hell Yeah Dog, is getting close to opening his first brick-and-mortar business, Tall Trees Cafe, at 817 Livernois St this fall. The cafe will serve Finsilver’s fan-favourite sandwiches that have been seen at pop-up collaborations with local businesses, including Secret Bakery in Ferndale and High Dive Bar in Hamtramck. This news was first seen on Eater Detroit.It all began with the spicy mortadella sandwich, Finsilver’s original creation made with thin...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 24th October 2024

Popular Sandwich Shop to Open this Winter in Bay City | What Now Detroit

A multi-unit franchisee posted earlier this year on their private Facebook about opening a new Jersey Mike’s Subs location in Bay City. What Now Detroit reached out to Michael Balen, Operating Partner of Great Lakes Subs, LLC. Balen confirmed that the new location is looking to open in December.The Bay City shop is located at 803 N. Euclid Ave in a vacant space between Baskin Robin’s and Boost Mobile in a small center at the northwest corner of N Euclid Avenue and E North Union Road. The 2,000-s...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 21st October 2024

New Popeyes Proposed in Wyoming | What Now Detroit

Another Popeyes location in the Grand Rapids area is now on the horizon. The fried chicken chain is planning on a new restaurant at 1558 28th St. SW in Wyoming and has received approval for a special land use permit from the Wyoming Planning Commission last month. This news was first seen on MLive.The 3,100-square-foot building that was previously occupied by Tim Horton would be remodeled to accommodate the new Popeyes. The permit application was submitted by Illinois-based civil engineering fir...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 20th October 2024

Little Caesars to Open New Licensed Location on Eastern Michigan University Campus | What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News

Little Caesars, the popular fast-casual pizza chain known for its square pizzas, has signed new licensing agreements to expand onto college campuses, as reported by QSR Magazine. Seasoned franchisees Sheena and Lenny Plocharczyk will oversee the location opening on the Eastern Michigan University campus inside Crossroads Marketplace this fall.“Given our experience working at the corporate level and recognizing there is strong demand for iconic brands like Little Caesars to be accessible across c...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 17th October 2024

El Cozumel to Fill the Former Big Boy Space in Davison | What Now Detroit

Construction activities were seen at 9497 Lapeer Road in Davison Township this month. The building has remained vacant since its previous occupant, Big Boy, permanently closed two years ago. The incoming restaurant is El Cozumel Mexican Grill, which currently has a location in Burton, MI. This news was first seen in MLive.Saul “Lalo” Rodriguez, owner of El Cozumel Mexican Grill, confirmed the upcoming second location with What Now Detroit over the phone. However, the doors won’t open until Sprin...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 17th October 2024

Franchisee to Open New Taco Bell in Walled Lake | What Now Detroit

The largest Taco Bell franchisee in the Midwest, Team Lyders, is working on another Taco Bell location in Walled Lake at 800 N Pontiac Tri. The 5,672-square-foot restaurant was sold to the company on December 3, 2023, according to an official announcement published by KJ Commercial.According to the original announcement, the property required a thorough redevelopment before it is ready for the new restaurant. Leasing material indicates Team Lyder anticipates the newly developed 3,545-square-foot...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 13th October 2024

La Huasteca to Relocate and Reopen Under New Name | What Now Detroit

La Huasteca, a Mexican restaurant in Grand Rapids that suddenly closed its doors, is looking to reopen at 1634 Coit Ave. NE in Creston. The restaurant will also change its name to Iker’s Tacos in memorial of the owner’s late son who passed away last year. This news was first seen in Crain’s Grand Rapids.Owner Salvador Oliveros received a notice from La Huasteca’s previous landlord earlier this year that the lease will not be renewed and the restaurant must be moved out in 30 days, citing planned...

What Now Detroit: The Best Source for Detroit News • 10th October 2024

Nothing Bundt Cakes to Open in Brighton Before the Holidays | What Now Detroit

A popular dessert chain is working on a new location in Brighton. The new store is being opened dby local franchisee Jerry Yurgo, who also owns and operates the Nothing Bundt Cakes location in Okemos, which opened in 2022 and was the chain’s first store in the Greater Lansing area. This news was first seen in The Livingston Post.The new Brighton store will be located at 9864 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 130, next to Crumbl Cookies, which opened this February in a shopping center anchored by Busch’...