Lady of the House will not reopen in Core City

James Beard Award finalist Chef Kate Williams took to social media to confirm that while the Core City location of Lady of the House will not reopen, she will retain the rights to the Lady of the House brand. “To our Lady friends, family and supporters: We wish to say goodnight, not goodbye,” said Chef Kate Williams in her statement. The award-winning restaurant’s original location in Corktown opened in 2017 and closed in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The next location, situated in Detroit’s Core City, closed in September of this year, after just 11 of months operation when establishment’s financial backer, Jason Singer, and Kate Williams were embroiled in a legal battle. “I remain proud of the brand we have tirelessly built over the course of 10 years,“ continued Williams. “We have made a home that has lasted regardless of any address, any particular space or the walls that contain what makes it so special. While, after careful consideration, Lady will not be reopening in its Core City location, the show won’t stop. Despite extensive efforts to move forward in its current space, the path to reopening has been blocked for an extended period of time, making it untenable to continue at the current site. The decision to shutter operations was not made lightly, particularly during the holiday season, a time that holds deep importance for both the team and our families. As part of this transition, I have chosen to part ways with my former business partner of eight years, while retaining full ownership of the Lady of the House brand. This step allows the Lady brand to move out of a toxic situation and refocus time, energy, and resources toward a healthier and more sustainable future, and community-focused purpose.”