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Four Man Ladder Hospitality to Open New Fast Casual Concept

The Detroit-based restaurant management company is opening its first fast-casual concept in Ferndale this summer.

Hot Dogs and Chili are Coming to Holland

D Dogs, anticipated in early February, is bringing customizable gourmet hot dogs, homemade chili, and macaroni and cheese to Holland.

A New Japanese Restaurant is Coming to Ann Arbor

Tabe is a high-end concept with three floors of different dining experiences featuring Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Filipino Flavors.

Effin Egg Cracking Its First Location in Detroit, MI!

Lucretia Williams is the owner of the Detroit Location

The Congregation Owners to Build Pizza Restaurant Next Door

The ownership group behind The Congregation Detroit is working on a new pizza restaurant next door with apartment complexes in the upper levels.

Local Business Owner to Open Event Venue in Former Guardian Brewing Space

The Emerson Lounge is slated to open on January 14 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

New Brewery Set to Debut in Saugatuck Next March

Two Grand Rapids brewery veterans are bringing something new to Culver Street.

This Staple REO Town Diner is Relocating to Old Town

Good Truckin' Diner is moving to The Creole building in Old Town and the current space will transform into a bakery and dessert shop.

A New Thai Restaurant is Coming to Ann Arbor

Chef Teerawat “Apple” Pho-On is making Pad Thai available to locals from noon to dawn. The new restaurant will open in a few months.

Echelon Kitchen & Bar Presents Love Letter to Michigan Farmers & Producers

Ann Arbor’s Forthcoming Wood-Fired Concept Elevates Chef-Driven Dining by Revealing a World-Class Hospitality Team & New Updates in Preparation for Early 2025 Opening

This Portage Icon is Now Under New Ownership

Franco's Italian Pizzeria has successfully transitioned to new owners.

Owner to Replace Isalita Cantina Mexicana with New Event Space

Mani Next Door is anticipated to break the grounds in early 2025 and open around University of Michigan's graduation season.

Detroit 75 Kitchen to Open New Location in Oakland County

The new Madison Heights restaurant is anticipated to open in late spring.

Miss Kim is Opening a Grab-and-Go Concept in 2025

The award-winning chef is opening a grab-and-go concept a couple of doors down. Little Kim is anticipated to open in 2025.

Jimmy Johns Owners to Bring Michigan’s First Full-Service Slim Chickens to Ann Arbor January 6th

Brothers Sign Deal To Open 25 Slim Chickens Locations Across Michigan

Syndicate Ferndale Owner to Fill Former Scout Vester with New Concept

Syndicate Ferndale's owner, Dana Taucher, is working on a new concept to take over the vacant space that once belonged to M-Brew.

Barbat Holdings Opens Aurora On the Lake in Commerce Township

It's a Matter of Taste is now under new ownership and will transition into a new concept in the new year.

A Local Greek Brand is Opening a Banquet Hall in Dearborn

Modern Greek and Salad Bar will open a new banquet hall in Dearborn by next February.

Business Owners Gather and Share Knowledge at Accelerate

Restaurant owners and industry-leading experts came together to help each other grow at a gathering hosted by What Now Media Group

Authentic Greek Food and Salad Chain to Open in Troy

Modern Greek & Salad Bar is anticipated to open in Troy no later than January.

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