Kula
Small-scale restaurant and wine bar with 12 seats, sharing building with Beara Bakes. Menu will feature smaller plates with flavors of Eastern Italy, Balkan countries and North Africa, with rotating limited menu and intentional wine selections.
Aperitivo
New cocktail and wine bar described as an ‘after work destination’ serving wine, light beer and spirits. The concept focuses on aperitivo-style drinks (pre-meal, lower-alcohol beverages). Space is 1,000 square feet with new patio and possible food truck addition.
Travola Mia
Italian brunch and dinner restaurant replacing The Bronze Door, focusing on Italian seafood dishes, pizza, and brunch items. Construction is finishing up inside to prepare for opening.
Spiedo
Mediterranean restaurant Spiedo is opening a second location in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood, replacing Jolly Pumpkin Taphouse. The restaurant serves fast-casual Mediterranean options including flatbread sandwiches, rice bowls, and small plates. Owner Brad Greenhill also operates Takoi restaurant.
Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe
Smoothie and waffle treat franchise cafe opening in downtown Ann Arbor near University of Michigan. Offers smoothies, acai bowls, sandwiches, ice cream, croffles, crepes and coffee. Same franchisees operate location in Dearborn.
JD’s Stage Bistro
Music venue and restaurant backed by Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels, featuring a 136-seat listening room with 180-square-foot stage and restaurant for about 100 guests. Susie Sutter hired as inaugural general manager.
Tamar Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar
Mediterranean restaurant planning to open in former Zao Jun space, will serve wines, beers and specialty cocktails inspired by Mediterranean traditions. Owner also operates Shawarma Grill Restaurant in Southfield.
5th Street Burger and Fries
Arizona-based burger chain making Michigan debut. Owner hoping to open in next six weeks from article date. Menu will include same items as Arizona locations plus Michigan-style olive burger. Located in Oakwood Plaza.
Apothecary Espresso & Coffee
Second location of Apothecary Espresso & Coffee coming to Wixom. Owner Miguel Williams is opening near his alma mater area. Menu will be narrow and specialized with everything made in-house including chais and syrups.
Onesto
High-end Mediterranean restaurant with bar, market and 100-seat speakeasy in 12,000 square feet space. Menu features Mediterranean flavors from Sicily, Southern France, Spain and North Africa. From The Current Restaurant Group.