JW Marriott Detroit Water Square
25-story, 600-room waterfront hotel at the former Joe Louis Arena site on the Detroit waterfront. One of three major hotel openings scheduled for 2027 in downtown Detroit. Part of a broader hotel pipeline adding 1,600+ rooms to increase convention and event capacity. Also mentioned in article: The Detroit Edition (227 rooms, Hudson’s Detroit tower on […]
Assembly
New 55-seat restaurant from Saddleback Restaurant Group owner Matt Gillett, featuring burgers, steak frites, fish and chips, and cocktails. Menu being crafted by chef Jacob Welch of Grand Rapids, set to be released in June. Taking over a former bakery space in downtown Mason at the corner of W Michigan 36 and S Jefferson Street. […]
Stoney’s
New pizza and stromboli concept from Robert Stone, who has years of experience at his father’s pizzeria Robs Pizza and Rocky’s Pizza in Swartz Creek. Opening in a former boxing gym/fitness center (Fit Box). Menu includes full pizza (10-16 inch, deep dish options), stromboli, smoothies, and baked goods. Buildout has been underway for six months. […]
Daily Press Cafe
News-themed cafe replacing Kung Fu Tea in downtown West Dearborn. Will serve coffees, teas, smoothies, and deli sandwiches with seasonal drinks. Interior designed with classic television and newsroom vibes. Owner Mohamad Alshormany is aiming for an August 1 opening. Construction is in early stages as of article date.
7 Brew Coffee
Brew Horizons, a 7 Brew franchise group, is planning a new drive-thru coffee location near the Meijer on U.S. 223 in Adrian, MI. This would be the first 7 Brew in Lenawee County. The project was recently approved by the city planning commission. No opening date has been announced yet. The location will be in […]
Umbo
New restaurant from Detroit veterans Cameron Rolka and Sarah Welch (Top Chef finalist) opening for lunch service this weekend (May 16-17) at 430 East Front Street. Will operate Friday-Monday 11am-3pm starting May 22. Menu features oysters, tinned fish, lobster roll, lunch pre-fixe, and daily specials. Indoor bar seating only initially, with outdoor patio planned by […]
Mochinut
Michigan State University graduate plans to open the Lansing area’s first Mochinut location near MSU campus this summer. Mochinut is a Hawaii-based dessert chain serving mochi donuts, Korean-style corn dogs, and drinks, with 130 locations nationwide including Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Ann Arbor.
The Morning Post: A Spirited Breakfast
The Morning Post: A Spirited Breakfast and D’Nulffos Seafood & Chophouse are both expanding from their East Lansing location (Hannah Plaza) to a second location at 637 E Michigan Avenue in Lansing, the former site of Clara’s Station and Bobcat Bonnie’s. No exact opening date confirmed, but social media indicates sometime summer 2026. Both restaurants […]
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 […]