Hunã
New tiki bar opening in the basement of Echelon Kitchen and Bar. Will feature rum-focused cocktails with tropical theme, food items including poke and bao buns. Separate entrance from Echelon, can accommodate up to 70 people.
Tru Hotel
115-room, four-story Tru Hotel by Hilton approved for construction. 52,516 square feet with pool, garden area, and 128 parking spots including EV charging. Third hotel on same property, targeting business community and summer visitors.
Grand Thai Princess
Authentic Thai restaurant opening later in 2026. Owner also operates Blue Mango in Royal Oak and first Thai Princess in East Lansing. Menu includes pad Thai, fried rice, curries, and appetizers. Located in plaza with other restaurants near downtown Farmington.
Paw Grounds
Coffee shop and bakery with dog park serving items for both customers and their dogs. Features drinks like coffees and dirty sodas, pastries, charcuterie boards, and ‘pupcuterie’ boards for dogs. Dog park can hold about 15 dogs with membership fee required.
Smith & Williams
Second location of Toledo bistro bringing elevated American cuisine to Detroit’s Eastern Market. Will serve dishes like miso-glazed salmon with black mushroom rice and Sunday supper braised turkey. Pop-up events scheduled before opening.
Sml Wrld Cafe
Matcha cafe planning brick-and-mortar location in Detroit’s Eastern Market neighborhood. Will be the area’s first dedicated matcha shop with entirely new menu but featuring drinks fans expect.
The Last Meal
Crime-themed restaurant addition to Michigan Museum of Horror, serving last meal requests from famous criminals. Will be located a few miles away from the museum in downtown Monroe.
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. Opening delayed due to health department issues and construction delays.
Amelia Street Pizza Co.
Sourdough pizza restaurant opening in partnership with chef James Rigato. Features 72-hour cold sourdough ferment pizzas, carryout with limited seating for 10-15 people, and plans to host guest chefs and pop-ups.
Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine & Bar
Second location of East Lansing Ethiopian restaurant expanding to Okemos. Owner is nephew of original founder.