LivSmart Studios by Hilton
100-room extended stay hotel proposed by Metro Detroit-based Azok Group. Four-story building with 330-350 sq ft units featuring kitchenettes, flexible living areas, fitness room, grab-and-go breakfast, and 104 parking spaces. Planning commission postponed consideration pending zoning variance.
DeVos Place Convention Hotel
600-room convention hotel expansion of DeVos Place, up from previously considered 478 rooms. High-end, full-service hotel intended to operate under a national brand. Project estimated at $354.9 million with 43,000 square feet of meeting space including 20,000-square-foot grand ballroom.
Big Moe’s Kitchen
Big Moe’s Kitchen is opening their ninth location in Detroit, taking over the former Motown Brunch House space. The restaurant offers wings, wraps, subs, rice bowls and salads, with signature dishes including bam bam shrimp and smoked brisket sandwich.
Poki Toki
Fourth location of Grand Rapids-based poke bowl restaurant opening in Crystal Springs neighborhood. Fast-casual Asian concept offering customizable poke bowls with fresh ingredients.
Bowerbird Social
All-day cafe planned by co-owners Brent and Kelley Krahn who live above the space. Will serve coffees and pastries initially, with plans to add wine bar later. Currently in preliminary stages with interior work and inspections underway.
Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger
Famous burger joint under new ownership by Noah and Ethan Kaplan, reopening after renovations with mostly the same menu plus more vegetarian options and partnership with Mothfire Brewing for custom beers
Kickstand Brewing
Kickstand Brewing is expanding to their second location in the former Draught Horse Brewery space. This is a microbrewery with rotating taps and food options like burgers and pizza. They will keep the brewpub style for the building.
The House of Mosaic whiskey bar
New whiskey bar with live music stage opening soon at The House of Mosaic distillery and restaurant. The bar will seat 50 people and connect to outdoor patio via garage doors.
Shahi Indian Cuisine
Saginaw-based Indian restaurant expanding to second location in former Cinnamon Indian Cuisine space. Family-owned restaurant operated by Gurpreet Singh and his mother.
Basha’s Hot Chicken & Seafood
Third location of halal chicken and seafood restaurant opening in Clinton Township. Owner hopes to open in about two weeks from article date (March 6). Known for pressure-fried chicken, wings, tenders and seafood, plus famous Kool Aid.