Big Beaver Road in Troy has exploded with new restaurants over the past few years – most of these eateries are chains. Newcomer Fronteras Tacos and Tequila is not a chain but an independent restaurant owned and operated by Gustavo Torres, who is a third-generation restauranteur. Torres points out that although Mexican fare is their specialty, this is not your average run-of-the-mill Mexican restaurant. The eclectic menu embraces selections from Mexico as well as Venezuela, Cu

Jasmeet Singh, who was born and raised in India, came to the U.S. in 2007, and honed his chef skills at several Japanese restaurants. Singh spent the last nine years as a chef at the popular Noble Fish in Clawson. He notes that it was his love that he developed for Japanese ramen that made him want to venture out and open his own restaurant, Shiromauru.  “The name Shiromaru means white bowl in Japanese and describes our signature dish – the creamy milky white ramen,” says Sin

In March of 2021, a fire started on the roof of 43-year-old Primo’s Pizza of Birmingham. Fortunately, most of the blaze stayed on the roof and no one was hurt. Now, after a year, the beloved neighborhood pizzeria is back in business and looking better than ever. The newly remodeled Primo’s sports new white and gray quartz countertops and a striking floor-to-ceiling glossy black subway tile. “We really have to thank the community for their support,” said general manager Mike B

EW Grobbel was established in Detroit in 1883, and is recognized globally for its corned beef and gourmet foods. Recently, the company announced plans to open two distinct establishments at Eastern Market – a neighborhood market and a Sy Ginsberg branded Jewish-style deli restaurant. Appropriately, “the market” will have its entrance on Market Street, joining neighbor DeVries & Co., while the deli restaurant will be accessible on Riopelle Street and will be in good company ne

Sugar Factory American Brasserie, which is famous in other cities for its Instagrammable dining rooms, over-the-top entrees and legendary desserts, is set to debut its newest location in Detroit in late spring of 2022. Located in Bedrock’s One Campus Martius building, the 233-seat restaurant will also feature Sugar Factory’s candy retail store with hundreds of candy options. “We are excited to bring our decadent dishes, sweets and treats to the Detroit community, which have b

Big news for Detroit – concert-venue and restaurant chain City Winery has announced plans to open in Corktown. Currently, City Winery has locations in New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Hudson Valley, Nashville, and Washington, D.C., with plans on the table for five new locations by summer 2022. “We are really only able to do this expansion given the value in our brand and our unique entertainment model as the real estate community, developers and

And speaking of Corktown, there’s a new spot for quick bites, dessert, coffee and gelato. Momento Gelato and Coffee serves up paninis, caprese salads and soups, but the real stars of this place are the coffees and gelatos. Opened in January, Momento Gelato and Coffee is owned by Tom Isaia, who began his journey into the world of European espresso in 1975, and opened The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor shortly thereafter. While he has spent much of his life introducing Michiganders to