Kilkenny Irish Pub
Opening July 4, 2025 Kilkenny Irish Pub is set to open in downtown Bay City as part of a larger revitalization project that includes a brewery and loft-style apartments. This new establishment is expected to open on July 4, 2025, filling a significant void in the area left by previous closures of local favorites. The […]
Founders Grove Classical Academy
Opening Fall 2026 Founders Grove Classical Academy is a planned tuition-free public charter school in Midland, slated to open for kindergarten through fifth grade students in the fall of 2026. The academy is chartered by Central Michigan University and will be managed by Choice Schools Associates, which has a history of serving charter schools throughout […]
Undisclosed Asian Concept
An exciting new Asian culinary concept is set to launch in District Detroit, specifically near the Theater District. This innovative restaurant aims to present bold and modern interpretations of classic Asian cuisine. They are in search of a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary vision, overseeing kitchen operations and menu development. The restaurant will […]
Cosm Detroit
Cosm Detroit will feature a planetarium-style dome that puts sports fans in the middle of the action. Featuring live sports from partnerships with UFC, the NBA, NBC Sports, TNT Sports, Fox Sports, ESPN, the NFL, and more, this venue promises to revolutionize the sports viewing experience in Detroit. More information about the immersive sporting events […]
Juan’s Taqueria
Juan’s Taqueria is a new restaurant set to open in Shiawassee County, featuring authentic Mexican street food. The restaurant is located inside a Mobil gas station at the corner of M-13 and M-21, specifically at 11941 East Corunna Road in Lennon, Michigan. The family-owned eatery promises to deliver traditional meals made with fresh ingredients, reminiscent […]
Chick-fil-A
Hartland Township has approved the first Chick-fil-A location in Livingston County. Despite some resident concerns regarding the potential increase in traffic and the need for further safety studies, the Hartland Board of Trustees voted 6-1 in favor of the new restaurant. This decision marks a significant expansion of the Chick-fil-A brand into a new community […]
Marker 14
Opening 2025 Marker 14 is a new waterfront dining and cocktail spot set to open in 2025 in Saugatuck, Michigan. The restaurant will replace the shuttered Mermaid Waterfront Bar & Grill and Baldy’s Smoked Meats, which have been closed since late 2023. The new owners, Boat Shed Properties, LLC, plan to enhance the property with […]
Slows Bar BQ
Opening 2025-12-31 Slows Bar BQ, an iconic brand from Detroit, is relocating to Downtown Berkley in a space previously occupied by Berkley Common. This new location is set to feature full-service dining on the ground floor and a second floor dedicated to private events. Slows has built a strong local reputation through food trucks and […]
Traverse City Restaurant
Executive chef Sarah Welch, a James Beard Award nominee, is leaving her position at Marrow in Detroit to open a new restaurant in Traverse City on Front Street. The restaurant will combine elements from Marrow and her other venture, Mink. Welch has recently signed a purchase agreement for the location and has secured pre-approval for […]
Rosa Cafe + Market
Opening summer 2024 Rosa Cafe + Market is expanding its footprint within the Residences at Water Square, a luxury apartment building overlooking the Detroit River. The 800-square-foot cafe, scheduled to open in the summer of 2024, will offer grab-and-go snacks and the cafe’s house blend sourced from Fast Haus Coffee Roasting Co. The cafe will […]