Rock & Brews Restaurant and Concert Bar , a national restaurant concept started by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS will be opening this spring at 208 West Fifth Avenue, Royal Oak. The three-story space promises an immersive rock & roll experience, like no other, amplified by classic food and drink for music lovers of all ages to enjoy. “We’re excited to bring a Rock & Brews Restaurant and Concert Bar to Detroit Rock City,” said Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons in a joi

Chef Anthony Lombardo , the force behind Detroit’s acclaimed SheWolf Pastificio & Bar , has opened a new restaurant — Medusa Cucina Siciliana , located at 644 Selden Street in Detroit. Lombardo debuted SheWolf in the summer of 2018 and went on to earn recognition as a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes in both 2019 and 2022. With Medusa, the celebrated chef turns his focus to the rich culinary traditions of Sicily. The new restaurant draws insp

A refined new dining destination is preparing to make its debut in Rochester Hills on May 5. CoCo’s Chop House promises an elevated steakhouse experience centered on meticulously dry-aged steaks and seafood—while pursuing an ambitious goal: becoming Michigan’s first zero-waste kitchen. Leading the vision is Dean Cicala , part owner, executive chef, and general manager. He is joined by principal partner John DeAngelis ; chef de cuisine Clifton Booth , formerly executive chef

Noor Hamed and Rami Mounajed are two best friends who had a dream to bring a community together through quality coffee and pastries. They successfully launched their first store, Percent Coffee , in Troy and now a second location has opened in Bloomfield Township at the southwest corner of Square Lake and Telegraph. The Bloomfield location includes additional partners Rimi Hirmiz and Andy Najim . The name “Percent Coffee” reflects their unique blend of arabica beans sourced

Detroit 75 Kitchen , named one of the Top 3 Food Trucks in the U.S. and a Top 100 Restaurant by US Weekly , has opened its first brick-and-mortar. Brothers Chef Mike and Ahmad Nassar launched the business from a food trailer at their family’s truck stop near the Ambassador Bridge, serving truck drivers and local workers. Lines soon stretched down Fort Street. After testing demand with a pop-up at the former Sears Auto Center near Oakland Mall, strong community response led

Café Cortina , is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with “ A Timeless Table ,” a year-long tribute to five decades of culinary excellence, family legacy, and community connection. Founded in 1976 by  Rina and Adriano Tonon , Café Cortina began as a rustic country trattoria tucked inside a former apple orchard in Farmington Hills. Long before farm-to-table became a national movement, the Tonon family was quietly cultivating their own ingredients, honoring Italian agricultural

Cardoon Cafe and Provisions , a European-style bakery, café, deli, and provisions emporium, will open in this spring in Sylvan Lake. The all-day, counter-service concept is owned by Nicole and Tim Ryan —the team behind Sylvan Table —and led by Executive Chef Scott Martinelli , bringing “a neighborhood European sensibility focused on traditional baking, preservation, and seasonal cooking to the community.” Cardoon draws inspiration from classic European bakeries and neighbo

The James Beard Foundation has released the list of semifinalists for awards in national and regional categories. Many in the restaurant world consider this to be the Academy Awards for their industry. Nominees will be announced on March 31, and winners will be announced and celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Monday, June 15, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Restaurant and Chef Awards feature 25 categories, which include national categories as

Hamlin Pub is gearing up to open its first downtown Detroit location at 313 Park Avenue, taking over the space formerly occupied by the Statler Bistro . The neighborhood pub has partnered with Vicari Restaurant Group , the former owner of the Statler Bistro, to bring its casual, sports-friendly concept to the heart of the city. The Statler Bistro, a French-American fine dining restaurant, opened in December 2021 and occupied half of the first floor of the City Club Apartment

Pine Hall , a cocktail bar and neighborhood tavern, will be Union Square Hospitality Group’s (USHG) first project in Detroit. Located on the 12th-floor rooftop of the Hudson’s Detroit building, developed by Bedrock , Pine Hall marks USHG’s debut in the city following its expansion announcement late last year. The bar is slated to open this spring. Pine Hall pays tribute to The Pine Room, the iconic wood-paneled restaurant once housed in the J.L. Hudson Department Store . Th