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 America, 2018; Food & Wine Best New Chefs, 2018; and GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America, 2018.

Chef Jordan Smith has announced the closure of his restaurant, Coeur, on social media. The eatery, which opened in the summer of 2023 in the former home of Ferndale’s Assaggi Bistro, specialized in New American small plates. “When we opened Coeur, we had noble ideals: to cook with the best products, to pay our team fairly, and to create a truly special dining experience here in Ferndale that was welcoming to all. However, the reality of this economic climate is less than ideal. Simply put: We can’t keep to our mission without raising prices beyond what makes sense for our guests. So, after a lot of painful reflection, we’ve made the tough decision to close Coeur. Our last service will be Sunday, October 19. Thank you for all the memories, Ferndale. We’ll miss you,” stated Smith via Facebook.