Free chicken for a year? How to win it at Highland Park's new Church's Chicken
The grand opening coincides with the restaurant's 45th anniversary in operation.
Eminem's lyric-inspired restaurant 'Mom's Spaghetti' now open in Detroit
One order of Mom's Spaghetti will cost $9. If you get it with meat balls, it's $12 or you can upgrade to vegan rabbit balls for $14. The sandwich is $11.
Holland pizzeria's food license restored after owner flouted COVID-19 restrictions and was jailed
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney plans to reopen her restaurant in a few weeks. She became the face of defiance over enforcement of pandemic-related restrictions.
Dutch Girl Donuts in Detroit closes due to staffing shortages
Another victim of pandemic-induced labor trends that have hurt local businesses across the country, the Woodward Avenue-based donut shop wrote online it was issuing a temporary pause in operations.
Madison Heights ramen restaurant deploys robotic server that uses cat expressions
Meet Bellabot - the newest server at a Madison Heights-based Noodle Topia that features dozens of expressions that mimick cats.
Brighton's Wooden Spoon is closing, causing a surge in demand
Much to the heartache of many regulars, the Wooden Spoon said Monday it would be closing after 10 years in operation. It appears the shock of seeing the well-trafficked restaurant ending its reign has sparked a surge in demand.
Highland Park's Red Hots Coney Island closing down after 100 years in service
The coney island restaurant has been in operation since 1921 and featured chili made by the same people for the last 55 years. But for owner Carol Harlan, "our bodies are telling us it's time."
Detroit restaurant pushes back on criticisms, says threatening comments being made toward staff
A former employee says she was fired for using the term "light-skinned" which prompted a complaint from two coworkers.
These COVID-19 restrictions are changing in Michigan Tuesday
Originally tied to the state's vaccine coverage, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pivoted last week when her administration announced the health department would be lifting many business and venue rules today, and even more next month.
Old Nation's limited-edition Tart Strawberry M-43 returns next week
Old Nation Brewing Co.'s limited edition Tart Strawberry M-43 is back next week.
Well-known Detroit area chef Matt Prentice dies at 62
Detroit area chef Matt Prentice has died at 62.
Lawsuit alleges Ypsilanti’s Sidetrack Bar paid employees unfairly, violated wage laws
A lawsuit against Depot Town's Sidetrack Bar & Grill alleges that the Ypsilanti eatery's pay practices violated the law.
Detroit bars, restaurants prepare for Tigers Opening Day during pandemic
Downtown Detroit is going to look different than it usually does on Opening Day this year.
Ypsilanti streets again closing for outdoor dining, shopping
Ypsilanti is closing several streets so they can be used for outside dining and shopping.
Not your traditional Coney island: Detroit rapper Tone Tone opens Toney Island
Detroit rapper Tone Tone said he wanted to create a safe Coney island for families, so he's opening Toney Island this weekend.
Smell like weed? This Detroit restaurant says to stay away
An upscale Detroit restaurant has a message for guests: Dress up and don't come in smelling like marijuana.
Michigan’s Founders Brewing announces new beer aged in tequila barrels
The tart and tangy brew arrives next month.
West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Excited diners return to Warren Big Boy after fire shuttered restaurant for months
The Warren Big Boy is finally open after a fire destroyed the building last May.
Socially distancing on St. Patrick's Day
With a year of practice down, Michiganders can now put their pandemic training to the ultimate test - remaining safe on St. Patrick's Day.