Sandra Haro and Jose Granados , the sister-and-brother team behind Mezcal Mexican Bar & Kitchen have expanded their footprint in downtown Ferndale with the opening of Balam Coffee & Wine . The café, wine bar and gathering space is located at 207 E. Nine Mile Road. Balam is located just steps from their original restaurant, which opened in late 2021. The café will feature traditional Mexican coffee beverages including: Mazapan, inspired by the iconic De la Rosa peanut candy

Little Bella’s Pizza & Wine Bar has officially opened at 100 S. Main Street in Royal Oak. The restaurant sits just below its rooftop counterpart, Bella Limone , which debuted in August and is described on its website as “the darker, late-night sister to Bella Limone—a subterranean escape where handmade dough, bright tomatoes, and uncompromising wine do the talking...curated for the midnight crowd.” Like Bella Limone, Little Bella’s is part of the Adam Merkel Restaurant Group

After 11 years, Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery located in Midtown Detroit has closed its doors. A social media post from the owners expressed thanks to their customers and hinted at a new location opening in the future. “We are so grateful for the love, support, and memories you’ve shared with us over the years, it has truly meant everything,” the post said. “This isn’t goodbye, just see you soon. JP will be back in Detroit, and we can’t wait to share what’s next.” The e

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 Mustapha 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 glo

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