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Rock Legends plans to open in Royal Oak
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
Medusa Cucina Siciliana opened in Detroit
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
CoCo’s Chop House to debut in Rochester Hills
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
Percent Coffee’s Bloomfield Township location
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
Food Truck launches brick and mortar
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
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