Amelia Street Pizza
Pizza pop-up opening first brick-and-mortar location specializing in thin-crust pizza. Features pecorino half moon signature pizza and 72-hour cold sourdough ferment dough. Partnership between chef James Rigato and owner Matt Arb.
Yaya’s Kitchen
Yaya’s Flame Broiled Chicken is returning to Lansing with a new name ‘Yaya’s Kitchen’ at a new location. Known for never frozen, never battered chicken served as sandwiches, salads and soup. Owner hopes to open by end of January but facing delays with health department issues.
Hamlin Pub
Hamlin Pub is opening their 11th location in the Detroit area and first downtown location in the former Statler Bistro space. The restaurant group has been expanding in metro Detroit since 1992 and offers burgers, tacos, wings, pizza and signature cocktails.
Rock & Brews
Rock and roll themed restaurant chain founded by Kiss members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. First Michigan location opening in Royal Oak, serving bar food like burgers and pizza with craft beers. Franchised by Tony and Danny Yezbick.
Medina Coffee Company
2,800 square-foot Middle Eastern coffee shop opening near Fairlane Town Center mall. Will serve variety of coffee blends and desserts with relaxed, comfortable design themed around Yemeni and Middle Eastern coffee culture.
Dreamy Eats
Soul food restaurant serving wings, pasta, seafood and mac n’ cheese, opening just north of New Center
Big Red’s BBQ Pit
Award-winning barbecue joint expanding from Dearborn to second location. Serves smoked meats including wagyu back ribs, brisket, chicken, sandwiches and cheeseburgers. All meats are 100% halal with new menu additions planned for this location.
Mad Greek
Greek restaurant concept from experienced owner Elias Dotis, who previously owned Takis Mad Greek in Seattle. Will serve souvlakis, gyros and other Greek staples. Located in plaza near downtown Romeo.
Chapel Coffee Co.
Coffee shop opening in a historic 1883 chapel, offering coffees, teas, pastries and sandwiches. Owner is a self-employed cake artist and cook who has been planning this concept for two years.
Finjan Cafe
Second Michigan location of Finjan Cafe serving premium Yemeni coffee, specialty lattes, matcha and pastries. First location opened in Garden City in 2021.