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The Beverly to open in Berkley
The Beverly , a New American comfort restaurant from Travis Fourmont and Executive Chef Norman Valenti , is set to open in November. Fourmont and Valenti are the acclaimed duo behind Detroit’s Bar Pigalle . Located in the heart of Berkley at the corner of Beverly Boulevard and Coolidge, The Beverly is designed to reflect the community it calls home — casual, unintimidating, and a beacon of good times. “When I think of Berkley, I think of family and a strong sense of commun
A passion for brewing
Eastern Market’s newest addition, Full Measure Brewery , is the result of decades-long passion and friendship among three seasoned brewers — Dr. Dennis “Skip” Elmer Jr , and husband and wife team, Mike Bardallis and Annette May . “We’ve dedicated much of our lives to learning everything we can about beer and beer culture around the world,” the trio states on their website. “One thing we know for sure — beer is for sharing. We’ve tried to use our knowledge to present you with
A modern Romanian bistro
Bar Gabi , a modern Romanian restaurant from husband-and-wife chefs Gabriel and Gabriela Botezan , will debut this fall in Hazel Park. Located in the space formerly home to Frame and FRAMEbar — where the Botezans first made their mark with a series of inventive pop-ups — Bar Gabi marks the couple’s first permanent restaurant and their most personal project yet. Though the Botezans built their reputation locally with Italian cooking at places like Bacco and Adelina , Bar Gab
Cibo Detroit new concept menu
Cibo Detroit , located at 600 W. Lafayette Blvd., has debuted a bold new “Social Dining Experience” menu. Curated by Executive Chef Richard Williams , the revamped menu embraces shareable plates and family-style dining to foster conversation and connection. Known for its inventive, seasonal dishes and hand-crafted cocktails, Cibo now offers a more curated menu that highlights global flavors and local ingredients. The experience encourages guests to enjoy a lively, communal me
Popular restaurants close
The new version of Lady of the House , located in Detroit’s Core City, has shuttered after just 11 months in business. The establishment’s financial backer, Jason Singer , is currently in a legal battle with Lady of the House’s award-winning Chef Kate Williams . The original Lady of the House operated from 2017 until 2021 in Corktown, where Williams earned many national accolades over the years, including: James Beard Award finalist, 2019; Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in A
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