Shinola Hotel’s Evening Bar is offering a tropical escape for those seeking to warm up during Detroit’s frigid February. Through the end of the month, the intimate lounge has been transformed into “Model T-iki,” an immersive tiki-style cocktail experience that swaps winter blues for island vibes. The cozy space has been reimagined as a lush paradise, complete with thatched accents and tropical foliage. The name “Model T-iki” is a playful nod to Detroit’s storied tiki past, d

Detroit’s Prime + Proper , owned by Heirloom Hospitality , has been recognized as one of the best steakhouses in North America as well as one of the best steakhouses in the world. World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants honored the restaurant at number 20 on their list of top steakhouses in North America and 69th in the world. The ranking of the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants is managed and published by Upper Cut Media House headquartered in London, UK. Here’s what they had

James Beard Award finalist Chef Kate Williams took to social media to confirm that while the Core City location of Lady of the House will not reopen, she will retain the rights to the Lady of the House brand. “To our Lady friends, family and supporters: We wish to say goodnight, not goodbye,” said Chef Kate Williams in her statement. The award-winning restaurant’s original location in Corktown opened in 2017 and closed in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The next locatio

NATA Detroit Kitchen & Cocktails has officially opened in Troy at 3946 Rochester Road. Owned by Adrian Sinishtaj and his father, the restaurant takes over the former home of Old Detroit Burger Bar —also previously owned by the Sinishtaj family. NATA Detroit Kitchen & Cocktails delivers a modern dining experience paired with a lively atmosphere, featuring live music on Thursdays and a DJ on Friday nights. “The name NATA originates from Albania and means night. It represents

Often hailed by multiple media outlets as “Detroit’s most romantic restaurant,” The Whitney is preparing for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day celebration. “Valentine’s Day is a Saturday this year, and we’ll celebrate for the full weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday — including Sunday brunch. We’ll have our regular menus, plus always a few specials, including shareable desserts for two and special pre-ordered roses to be set on your table,” said Patrick Liebler, Executive Di

Bloomfield residents Mike and Lisa Dimmer were exploring franchise investment opportunities when they discovered Voodoo Brewing Company . After signing a 10-year lease at 112 S. Main Street in downtown Royal Oak, they immediately began renovating the space. However, a setback with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission halted their plans to move forward with the Voodoo Brewing Company franchise. Rather than abandon the project, the Dimmers pivoted and developed an entirely

Detroit’s cocktail landscape welcomes a spirited new addition with the opening of Saksey’s located at 1550 Woodward Avenue in Detroit. Sakesy’s is an intimate, throwback-inspired lounge from NoHo Hospitality Grou p and the Gilbert family . The bar marks the latest collaboration between NoHo Hospitality Group partners Luke Ostrom and Josh Pickard , who have become integral to Detroit’s dining and nightlife landscape through concepts such as San Morello , Evening Bar and Gil

The RH Rooftop Restaurant in Birmingham is a chic dining destination located on the top floor of the RH Detroit , The Gallery in Birmingham which celebrated its grand-opening on November 20. The upscale restaurant showcases RH’s signature design aesthetic, featuring a year-round, skylit garden adorned with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers, and a dramatic central fountain. The menu highlights refined American and Mediterranean classics, with specific dishes includ

Mad Nice Coffee , from Jeremy Sasson’s Heirloom Hospitality , has officially opened at the Somerset Collection in Troy, bringing its creative energy to Oakland County and joining the brand’s original location in Midtown Detroit. The menu highlights an assortment of savory, sweet, and grab-and-go selections intended to suit early-morning visits, mid-day meetups, and everything in between. Signature items include the Bubbe, layered with scratch-made cream cheese, lox, heirloo

The latest chapter of “one door closes and another one opens” involves three local restaurants. Zao Jun , a New Asian restaurant and Sushi bar located at 6608 Telegraph Road in the Bloomfield Plaza Shopping Center, has closed. The restaurant posted a heartfelt message to customers on social media, “Thank you to everyone who has supported Zao Jun over the years. The restaurant has officially closed its doors, and we’re immensely grateful for the memories made within these wall