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The Detroit News

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21 restaurants that opened in October, plus 10 that closed

A halal steakhouse in Dearborn, a barbecue fusion restaurant in Hamtramck, and a handful of coffee shops are among the 21 new businesses that came onto the food scene in October 2026. Second locations were also trending this month, with Ann Arbor's Spiedo opening a Detroit restaurant, Old World Pizza in Saginaw coming to Birmingham, and Kickstand Brewery opening in New Hudson. Bev's Bagels of Detroit also opened in Birmingham. Among the major restaurant closings in October were two businesses that had been serving the area affordable food for decades: Daly Restaurant in Livonia and Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak. Read on for details about 21 new bars, cafes and restaurants that opened in October, plus 10 that closed. G. Grant — Dearborn This new, high-end halal steakhouse offers classic prime cuts and seafood, including dry-aged steaks, lobster and sides like grilled asparagus, truffled mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. The restaurant and butchery has a special room for dry-aging its prime Black Angus beef for 35-45 days. The beverage menu has craft lemonades served by the pitcher, mocktails and coffee drinks. Open nightly for dinner. 22257 Michigan, Dearborn. (313) 631-7650. ggrantrestaurant.com . Kickstand Brewery & Kitchen — New

Detroit, MI · 7d

We Are Mid-Michigan

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Did You Know Rally's in Fenton Has Closed?

Two Rallys locations in Genesee County shut down in October. The Fenton spot on Silver Lake Parkway, open since 2017, closed its doors after nine years. The Flint Township location on Corunna Road also went dark the same month.

Fenton, MI · 7d

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This Metro Detroit Deli Makes Its Own Pastrami, Biscuits, and Even English Muffins

Old School Deli in Roseville makes its own pastrami, bakes English muffins from scratch, and serves corned beef sandwiches piled high with fillings. Even the biscuits and gravy are made in-house. The menu has a playful school theme, with sandwiches named the School Bus Wheel, the Ruler, and the Study...

Roseville, MI · 7d
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Flint Has a New Spot for Mediterranean Food

La Marsa Mediterranean Cuisine just opened its second location on Corunna Road in Flint, bringing scratch-made Mediterranean dishes to Genesee County.

Flint, MI · 7d

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Ann Arbor brunch staple Afternoon Delight closes after nearly 50 years

Afternoon Delight, a brunch restaurant located in downtown Ann Arbor, closed its doors Oct. 31 after nearly 50 years of operation, following owner Joanne Williams’ retirement announcement. Founded by Tom Hackett in 1978, Afternoon Delight brought all-day breakfast specials and various lunch items like sandwiches, salads and quiches. Williams...

Ann Arbor, MI · 7d

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Grandma’s Recipes Keep These 7 Michigan Family Restaurants Busy Every Sunday After Church

Sunday in Michigan has a rhythm. Church lets out, coats come off, and somebody asks the big question: where are we eating?. For a lot of families, the answer is a booth at a small-town spot where the gravy, the pies, and the bread stuffing still follow recipes that taste like they came from a grandmother’s kitchen. This list covers seven of those places, from a famous Frankenmuth chicken dinner hall to a scratch-cooking stop in the Upper Peninsula.

Michigan · 8d

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Did You Know Rally's in Fenton Has Closed?

Two Rallys locations in Genesee County shut down in October. The Fenton spot on Silver Lake Parkway, open since 2017, closed its doors after nine years. The Flint Township location on Corunna Road also went dark the same month.

Fenton, MI · 7d

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Ann Arbor's Shawarma Shop Expands Its Space, Dodges Arbor South Wrecking Ball

Shawarma Shop & Bakery has traded its tight takeout space for real elbow room, opening an expanded location inside Ann Arbor's 777 Building after its original spot was cleared for a major Southside redevelopment. The new restaurant occupies a 2,200 square-foot space at 777 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 110, exactly 900 square feet larger than the 1,300 square-foot storefront it left behind on the site of the new Arbor South development.

Ann Arbor, MI · 6d

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Detroit Restaurant Week kicks off Monday with deals across the area

Detroit Restaurant Week is back starting Nov. 2 and features special prix fixe menus at some of the area's best restaurants.

Detroit, MI · 7d

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Taystee’s Burgers Marks 12 Years, Growing From One Dearborn Gas Station to 10 Southeast Michigan Locations

Taystee's Burgers is celebrating 12 years in business and now runs 10 locations across Southeast Michigan, according to a press release dated Oct. 28, 2026. Founder Ali Jawad opened the first restaurant in 2014 inside his grandfather's BP gas station in Dearborn. Jawad was 21 when he put every dollar...

Dearborn, MI · 7d

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Old Nation launches ‘Frandor Claus’ to aid local food bank

Old Nation Brewing Co. is releasing its seasonal cherry-flavored beer, Frandor Claus, featuring local Lansing artwork and supporting the Greater Lansing Food Bank through sales and merchandise.

Lansing, MI · 7d

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Montreal's Mr. Puffs Fries Up Greek Doughnuts in Royal Oak, Its First U.S. Stop

A Montreal dessert chain known for frying up hot, glazed Doughpuffs has crossed the border for the first time, setting up shop at 31971 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak. Mr. Puffs opened its doors there on Oct. 29, giving Michigan its first taste of a treat the company has been perfecting since 2004.

Royal Oak, MI · 6d

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The Halal Shack Continuing Expansion with New Ann Arbor Location

The Mediterranean and Middle Eastern concept has seen much growth in the last 10 years. The Halal Shack is again looking at college towns to set up shop in, this time at 530 S State Street in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan Union basement. This will be the company’s second location in the state, the first being at Oakland University. A winter 2027 opening date is anticipated right now.

Ann Arbor, MI · 5d

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Sheetz, McDonald’s secure planning approvals

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Titans of food and fuel were able to score victories of varying degrees at the Oct. 20 Macomb Township Planning Commission meeting. First of the bunch to achieve approval was Sheetz, which had an easy path to a one-year extension of its site plan for a gas station under construction at the northwest corner of Garfield Road and M-59. With construction underway, Planning Director Josh Bocks explained that construction needs to be completed on the condominium development it is located in and that the planning and engineering department had no objections to the request. All of the six present commissioners approved the extension to Oct. 1, 2027. Commissioner Kathy Smith was not present at the meeting.

Macomb Township, MI · 7d

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The Humble Hidden Gem Serving Pierogi So Good It Puts Other Michigan Spots To Shame

There’s a small restaurant in Melvindale, Michigan, sitting quietly under a red awning, not asking for your attention, not begging for a five-star review, just cooking extraordinary Polish food and waiting patiently for you to figure it out. Sabina’s Restaurant is that place, and the pierogi alone are worth...

Melvindale, MI · 10d

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Blazin’ Burgerz Team Planning New Fast-Casual Concept in Ann Arbor

Burgers and fries have always been a popular option for college students. Blazin’ Burgerz is expanding in Southeast Michigan with a new concept called Blazin’ Smash Haus coming to 3354 Washtenaw Avenue N in Ann Arbor. This is the second location from Farook Issa, and he plans on serving some of the same smash burgers with new additions. Right now, he is anticipating a February 2027 grand opening.

Ann Arbor, MI · 7d

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What Makes This Tiny Diner So UNFORGETTABLE in Royal Oak, MI

On Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, OWL transformed a former deli into a small restaurant with a big appetite for doing things differently. Opened in July 2016 in the old Onion Roll Deli space, this Mexican-American diner paired familiar comfort food with a decidedly playful streak. Restaurateurs Joe, Kristin, and...

Royal Oak, MI · 7d

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Visit The Legendary Michigan Diner That Has Been A Favorite Celebrity Hangout For Decades Now

There’s a diner in Ann Arbor, Michigan that has stickers covering every wall, a menu item called the Hippie Hash, and a reputation that has somehow managed to outlast every food trend of the last several decades. That place is the Fleetwood Diner, and it is absolutely worth your...

Ann Arbor, MI · 17d

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This Michigan Drive-In Has Been Serving Chili Dogs and Homemade Root Beer Since 1939

Bill’s Drive-In in Ypsilanti has been serving chili dogs and homemade root beer for generations, and the experience still feels like something from another era. Pull into the parking lot, and a carhop comes straight to your window to take your order. The small yellow stand on East Michigan...

Ypsilanti, MI · 9d