Bad Brad’s BBQ
Bad Brad’s BBQ is opening its sixth location in downtown Ferndale, MI at 345 E Nine Mile Road (corner of Leland Street). Owner Mike Pollard aims to open by end of 2026 or early 2027. A redevelopment liquor license has been submitted. The chain is known for BBQ platters, burgers, sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, and a […]
Get Loaded Kitchen
Brick-and-mortar restaurant from the owners of Get Loaded and From Scratch food trucks. Will serve cuisine from both trucks including Mediterranean dishes (shawarma, gyros, falafel) and loaded comfort food (mac & cheese, nachos, fries). Also adding new items like loaded spuds, baked potatoes, and rice bowls in a Chipotle-style concept. Aiming for June or July […]
Table 42
Upscale American restaurant with international flair, moving into the former Krazy Crab seafood restaurant space. Will feature an outdoor patio with capacity for 45-50 people and a full bar with craft beverages. Owner Daniel Hanna is working with Daniel Azar, owner of Basement Burger Bar. Targeting a July 2026 debut, no exact date confirmed yet.
The Cafe at MOTO
Members-only coffee cafe opening May 16, 2026, with a soft opening planned by end of spring. Located inside a roastery space at the corner of E Saratoga Ave and Hilton Road. Concept is a creative studio for painters, designers, engineers and more. Menu will include specialty coffees with house-made syrups and grab-and-go charcuterie and European-style […]
Perk N Press
Family-owned coffee shop and gym concept under construction at 217 W Main Street in downtown Potterville, MI. Counter top is being installed. No opening date confirmed yet. Owners describe it as a gym + coffee shop combo. Menu not yet released but will feature coffees and exercise drinks. Located near Joe’s Gizzard City and Gizzard […]
JW Marriott Detroit Water Square
Second convention hotel planned next to Huntington Place convention center in downtown Detroit. 600-room, $450 million, 25-story JW Marriott property on the Detroit River. Will connect to convention center via skywalk. Requires demolition of entire city block. Developed by Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) and The Sterling Group. Construction set to begin early 2027 […]
Detroit Convention Hotel (unnamed) at Huntington Place
Planned 600-room convention hotel connected to Huntington Place convention center, estimated at $450M. Would occupy a full city block requiring demolition of Fort Washington Plaza, Downtown Garage, and a three-story office building. Developed in partnership with Detroit-based The Sterling Group. Construction preparation expected to begin early 2027. Intended to help Detroit attract larger meetings and […]
The Library, a Historic Hotel
6-room boutique hotel in the former St. Joseph Public Library building (built 1904, Carnegie-funded). Historic renovation preserving original woodwork while modernizing all systems. Guest rooms named after original library functions (Reading Room, Stacks, Librarian’s Room). Amenities include a 650 sq ft speakeasy-style lounge open to the public and a rooftop deck. Owners Shannon Kutchek and […]
Huntington Place Convention Center Hotel
600-room hotel, possibly 25 stories in height, would connect to Huntington Place convention center. Hotel brand yet to be determined.
Second Convention Center Hotel
600-room convention center hotel project worth $450 million, developed by The Sterling Group in partnership with Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority. Located just north of Huntington Place convention center. Will require demolishing full city block including Fort Washington Plaza building.