At the end of March, Samy Eid, owner of Chickpea Hospitality, announced the temporary closure of Birmingham’s Forest. The restaurant has officially reopened and is embracing its Italian identity, unveiling a revamped menu, expanded pasta program, and redesigned dining room. Although Forest has long incorporated managing partner and Chef Nick Janutol’s Italian-American roots— serving handmade pasta for the past decade, the restaurant was never fully perceived as Italian cuisin

Grey Ghost, the flagship restaurant of Four Man Ladder Hospitality, is marking 10 years in Detroit with a special anniversary celebration. From July 18–27, the acclaimed Midtown/Brush Park restaurant will host 10 Days of Greatest Hits, featuring favorite dishes and cocktails from the past decade. Returning menu items include Fried Bologna, Chicago-Style Oysters, Smoked Whitefish Dip, and Jerk Wings, alongside popular cocktails such as Grandma’s Garden, Pretty Magic, and Effen

Topa, a new Mediterranean-inspired rooftop cocktail bar atop the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle in Brush Park, has officially opened, bringing coastal cocktails, shareable small plates and skyline views to one of Detroit’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. Developed by Roxbury Group and managed by Azul Hospitality, Topa is named after the Basque word meaning “to toast” or “to clink glasses,” Topa was designed to evoke the relaxed energy of the California coast while embracing

BESA, downtown Detroit’s Adriatic-inspired dining destination, has named Chef Brady Kelley as its new Executive Chef, marking a new chapter for the restaurant’s culinary program. The announcement comes alongside several new guest experiences, including a Thursday Date Night prix-fixe dinner for couples, monthly Sunday tasting events, and an ongoing weekly happy hour. A graduate of Schoolcraft College’s Culinary Arts program, Kelley brings experience from some of Michigan’s mo

Wright & Company located at 1500 Woodward has announced that it will close as of July 3. Perched on the second floor of the historic Wright-Kay Building, the restaurant was helmed by James Beard Award semifinalist chef Marc Djozlija and became known for its contemporary American small plates, craft cocktails, and views of Woodward Avenue. Since opening in 2014, Wright & Company has been widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Detroit’s culinary renaissance, helping to estab

A new café with deep cultural roots has arrived in Southfield. Palu Café, located on Greenfield Road, is an Armenian coffee shop and bakery, offering a unique blend of tradition, flavor, and community. Founded by Khatchig Kafafian, the café is more than a place to dine — it’s a heartfelt tribute to heritage, family, and connection. The name “Palu Café” honors the late May Kafafian, a beloved and influential member of the Armenian community who passed away in April 2015. Known