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JD’s Stage Bistro in Chelsea
One of southeast Michigan’s most anticipated restaurants of the year opened for dinner service on Aug. 11 — but there’s more in store. JD’s Stage Bistro, co-owned by actor Jeff Daniels, is hosting a sold-out, four-night opening celebration from Wednesday, Aug. 26 through Saturday, Aug. 29. Those four nights will see Daniels performing at The Stage — the restaurant’s venue, with a series of acts, including Albion’s own Grammy-nominated husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty. Located in downtown Chelsea, the restaurant is an owned partnership between Daniels and Tannin Property Group and has been over two years in the making. 117 1/2, S Main St, Chelsea; jdstagebistro.com.
Unc’s Pizza in Downtown Detroit
From the restaurateurs behind Mootz and Dime Store, Unc’s Pizza opened Tuesday, Aug. 11 in downtown Detroit. Unc’s takes a unique approach to Detroit-style pizza with signature pies such as chicken parm and Italian beef. Other bites include chicken tenders, roasted wings, focaccia, pickled tomatoes with whipped ricotta, and even a smashburger. (Read our full story here.) 1133 Griswold St., Detroit; uncspizza.com.
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For The Wise in Royal Oak
A new cocktail bar from the owner of nearby Beppé opened in July. For The Wise occupies the former Inn Place Bar & Grill space on Main Street beside Crispelli’s. Its offerings include signature cocktails like the Stone Fruit Sour, made with pisco, lime, apricot, peach, nectarine, simple syrup, and bitters — and the Dirty Spritz, made with prosecco, vermouth, soda, and brine. Snacks, appetizers, and entrees are available, plus plenty of seafood — oysters, caviar service, and seafood towers. 917 N Main St., Royal Oak; forthewisebar.com.
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Pour Decisions and Soft Spot inside Corktown’s Street Beet
Street Beet, the popular vegan hotspot in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, has introduced two new concepts under its roof. Those are a vegan coffee shop and a walk-up window serving dairy-free ice cream. Pour Decisions is the new coffee counter, the twist being that it uses exclusively oat milk — which means guests never have to pay the typical café upcharge for non-dairy milk. Matcha, breakfast sandwiches, and gluten-free pastries round out the menu. Soft Spot features soft serve treats made from a coconut milk base, available in vanilla and a monthly rotating special flavor. Also on the menu are dirty sodas, milkshakes, Blizzys, plus plant-based hot dogs and smashburgers. Following its soft opening period, Soft Spot’s official opening takes place Aug. 20. 1800 Michigan Ave, Detroit; streetbeet.online.
Recent Food & Beverage Headlines
Shipley Donuts is coming to Metro Detroit
Next year, a donut shop chain primarily based in the South plans its first ever Michigan expansion, which will include locations in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Shipley Donuts — which, in addition to house-made donuts, is known for its kolaches, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee — recently signed a 15-unit franchise agreement with Hole Lotta Dough, LLC. As a result, it plans to open three additional shops in Michigan over the next five years, with the first one targeted before April next year. First founded in Houston in 1936, Shipley Donuts now has nearly 400 locations across 13 states.
Chef Omar Anani closes restaurants while recovering from injury
James Beard-nominated chef and Chopped champion Omar Anani is currently recovering from a serious injury, according to an Aug. 12 announcement from his restaurant, Saffron de Twah. The restaurant will remain closed during Anani’s recovery period. “Please keep Chef Omar in your prayers as he heads into surgery and physical therapy after sustaining multiple injuries. We will share updates as they are available,” said the announcement. Anani recently opened a second restaurant, Nomad Rotisserie, in Detroit’s Midtown area, which is also currently marked as temporarily closed, as of Aug. 17.
Upcoming Food and Drink Events
Basan x Grey Ghost
- When: Friday, Aug. 21
- Where: Basan, 2703 Park Ave, Detroit
- Cost: $95 per person, tickets available on Resy
The culinary leadership behind Basan and Grey Ghost (which are both owned by the same company, Four Man Ladder Hospitality) are joining forces to create a four-course dinner, served family style. The four courses will include two dishes per course: one by the Basan team, one by the Grey Ghost team.
Bog & Thunder & Library St. Dinner at ALEO
- When: Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22
- Where: ALEO, 1265 Parkview St, Detroit
- Cost: $175 per person, tickets available from Square
Chef Kevin Burke will be cooking a five-course meal for a limited number of guests at ALEO, a bed and breakfast located inside an old rectory at Detroit’s Little Village development. Two seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. will be available both days. Wine pairings and cocktails will be offered by Father Forgive Me and available for additional cost.
Bourbon and Blues Festival
- When: Sunday, Aug. 23
- Where: Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit
- Cost: $23.18+, tickets available on Eventbrite
Sample local bourbons and enjoy tunes from Rome Antenucci, Free Style Band Detroit, and Shaun Booker Dammit Band. Located in the heart of Eastern Market, this is the festival’s fourth annual event.
TAKOI x Leña 5 Course Tasting Menu
- When: Monday, Aug 24
- Where: Leña, 2720 Brush St., Detroit
- Cost: $85 per person, tickets available on OpenTable
To celebrate Takoi’s 10th anniversary, chef-owner Brad Greenhill is joining forces with Leña’s executive chef Mike Conrad to craft a collaborative five-course tasting menu. Conrad worked closely under Greenhill’s mentorship for nearly four years as chef de cuisine at Takoi (formerly Katoi). Now, for this event, the two are reuniting on a menu that fuses both of their styles: Red Curry Shrimp Toast, Fried Naam-Stuffed Gordal Olives with Jamón Mayo, and for dessert, a Sticky Ricecream Sundae.
Vinyl Tastings presents Beep Me 313: Dinner’s Ready – A Missy Elliott Experience
- When: Saturday, Aug. 29
- Where: Terri’s Detroit, 16311 E Warren Ave., Detroit
- Cost: $92.44+ per person, tickets available on EventBrite
Vinyl Tastings, a unique pop-up by chefs Amber Beckem and Jermond Booze, is known for multicourse dinners centered around musical albums and artists. This month, that artist is rapper Missy Elliot. It’s also a celebration of Vinyl Tastings’ four-year anniversary. The six-course plated dinner will feature a wine-pairing option, plus a live DJ set from Ilajide taking diners through Elliott’s extensive back catalog. Additionally, Beckem and Booze will walk guests through the inspiration behind each dish.
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