Joe Muer Seafood + Chops
Joe Vicari Restaurant Group will open a new Joe Muer Seafood + Chops location inside the JW Marriott Detroit Water Square hotel. Originally planned as an Andiamo, the group switched to expanding the Joe Muer brand. The restaurant will feature a main dining room, bar, lounge, and private wine room, with an expanded seafood and […]
Beyond Juicery + Eatery
Franchisees John Smith and his wife Allyson are opening a new Beyond Juicery + Eatery location in Detroit’s University District/Bagley neighborhood at 17149 Livernois Avenue, next to Captain Jay’s Fish & Chicken across from University of Detroit Mercy. The healthy chain is known for smoothies, salads, wraps, coffees, matcha drinks, and sorbet bowls. John Smith […]
North Peak Brewing Company
North Peak Brewing Company opens May 28, 2026 in downtown Bay City, MI following a noon ribbon-cutting ceremony. Part of a $4.5 million mixed-use development also featuring Kilkenny’s Irish Pub. Features 20 taps, outdoor patio, signature pizzas, burgers, and Bay City-exclusive menu items including perch & dill pickle pizza and house-smoked trout chowder. Operating Partner […]
Orijin Bakery
New bakery from Ann Arbor restaurateur Sava Farah, the Pulpo Group, and executive pastry chef Jin Capobianco Gorian (pastry chef at Dixboro Project). Set to open in July 2026 with laminated pastries, savory breads, sweets and other baked goods. Located around the corner from Sava’s in downtown Ann Arbor.
Little Nest Coffee Roasters
Cozy neighborhood coffee shop focused on small-batch, in-house roasted coffee. Menu will include lattes and teas; no pastries or baked goods initially. Owner Jason Spencer expects to launch within approximately 30 days of the article date (2026-05-27). Located at the corner of Mack Avenue and Hampton Road in Grosse Pointe Woods’ downtown area.
Red Robin
New Red Robin franchise location opening near Fashion Square Mall, replacing a former Logan’s Roadhouse. Operated by Ansara Restaurant Group. CEO Victor Ansara is targeting a November 2026 opening. This will be the 20th Red Robin location in Michigan for the group.
Los Pinostacos Mexican Grill
Los Pinostacos Mexican Grill is opening a second location in Sebewaing, MI at 747 N Beck Street, approximately 30 minutes from the original Bay City location. Owner Carlos Donato expects to debut the new location in about a month or later, pending construction timeline. The restaurant serves tacos, burritos, soups, nachos, and taco dinners. The […]
Bayroot Bakery
Lebanese-inspired bakery concept focused on breakfast items and pastries, opening in a shopping plaza near Ford Road and Greenfield Road. Co-owned by Mohamad Sobh and Ali Sobh. Owner stated hoping to open in about a month or later from article date of 2026-05-26. No menu released yet. Seemingly first concept for the owners in the […]
Town Kitchen
Second location of Halal restaurant Town Kitchen (also known as Town Bakery) opening at a developing shopping plaza on Greenfield Road near Ford Road on-ramp. Menu features mandi chicken, lamb madfoon, chicken quesadillas, burgers, shawarma, and sambosa. Owner Sal is targeting end of fall 2026 for opening.
Flanagans Social House
Flanagan’s Irish Pub building sold to new unnamed owner who plans to launch Flanagans Social House after complete renovation. Will feature Irish classics, pub food, spirits, trivia nights, live music, and event space. New owner described as having sophisticated understanding of Grand Rapids market.