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.
Fenton Winery & Brewery Boutique Hotel
17-room boutique hotel proposed by owners of Fenton Winery & Brewery (Matt and Ginny Sherrow). Three-story, 13,492 sq ft building on nearly 4 acres, featuring a bistro, banquet hall, and meeting space. Exterior will combine wood, metal, and stone with indoor/outdoor fireplace. Kincaid Building Group selected as builder, Sedgewick and Ferweda Architects completed design. Primarily […]
The Mill at Zehnder Park
Boutique hotel with 4 large condo-style suites ranging from 900 to nearly 2,000 sq ft, built on the site of Frankenmuth’s historic 1848 mill. Features reclaimed wood from the original mill, modern contemporary decor, and a basement Landmark Lounge with speakeasy feel open to the public. Patio overlooks the Cass River. Developed by Zehnder’s of […]
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 […]