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Round-up: Doors open at Taste of Ethiopia, Peaches & Greens, People's Records new location; Another week, another slew of openings around town... - 9/2/08 - Model D

State says no more tax breaks for Kmart site project; Michigan Economic Development Corp. says Pavilions of Troy doesn't qualify for $20M credit. - 8/29/08 - The state has already approved $13.2 million in tax credits to cover the cost of demolition. The project, which totals $200 million to $300 million, includes 200 condominiums, 300,000 square feet of office space, a public rink and nearly 500,000 square feet of commercial and retail space for specialty shops, restaurants, a movie theater and health club. - by Catherine Jun / The Detroit News

More wing offerings land in Metro Detroit; Skilled tradesmen count on affordable fare, open Michigan’s second Buffalo Wings and Rings eatery. - 8/26/08 - Shelby Township - by Neal Haldane / Special to The Detroit News

Upscale Asian (restaurant) headed to Agave corner in Midtown - 7/29/08 - Model D

Residents begin moving into Studio One; Biggby Coffee, Starter's Bar & Grill heading there, too - 7/29/08 - Model D

Asian Village shuts down; Complex closes with growing debt, 9 liens; no word as to whether move will be permanent. - 7/22/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Asian Village falls prey to hard economic times - 7/22/08 - by Greta Guest, John Gallagher and Zlati Meyer / Detroit Free Press

Liquor licenses instilling new life in Birmingham; New category designed to pump up downtowns - 7/21/08 - by Jennifer Chambers / The Detroit News

Greektown showdown; Plan to turn New Hellas into Italian restaurant lands in court - 7/14/08 - by Robert Snell / The Detroit News

Up to 8 La Shish restaurants to reopen under new owners - 7/11/08 - By Nathan Skid / Crain's Detroit Business

Residents will take Tim Horton protest to Bloomfield Township hearing - 6/16/08 - Observer & Eccentric

Brewery to open on Big Beaver in February - 6/15/08 - Granite City Food & Brewery will have outdoor patio seating for 75 - by Steve Kowalski / Observer & Eccentric

Economy a bitter dish for restaurants; State's eateries pinched as diners tighten belts - 6/14/08 - by Jennifer Youssef / The Detroit News

Toast gets bistro license - 6/12/08 - by Jay M. Grossman / Observer & Eccentric

Trowbridge House of Coffee brings 'wow' factor to Jos. Campau - 6/10/08 - Model D

Michigan gets first taste of SONIC restaurants; Popular drive-in chain opens Southgate eatery, shifts to drive-throughs to compete in north. - 5/30/08 - by Neal Haldane / Special to The Detroit News

Detroit's Oddfellows building saved from demolition - 5/15/08 - by Oralandar Brand-Williams / The Detroit News

bd’s Mongolian Grill chain sold - 5/08/08 - By Nathan Skid /  Crain's Detroit Business

Bikes for rent, new cafés draw people to water; Music, family fun, races also planned - 4/30/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

'Iron Chef 'will open restaurant in new Westin Book Cadillac - 4/22/08 - by Sylvia Rector / Detroit Free Press

Book Cadillac lands 'Iron Chef'; Rising Food Network star Michael Symon to announce eatery for renovated hotel today. - 4/22/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

'Iron Chef' Symon plans restaurant for restored Book Cadillac - 4/21/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Plan for old Kmart HQ hits key stage - 4/12/08 - by Gina Damron / Detroit Free Press

Asian fusion restaurant, Wasabi, headed to Park Shelton in Midtown - 3/25/08 - Model D

Slow's Bar BQ purchases Midtown building for carry-out and catering customers - 3/25/08 - Model D

New Hellas restaurant closes after 107 years - 3/24/08 - by Zlati Meyer / Detroit Free Press

Dunkin' Donuts to add more Michigan locations - 3/19/08 - Detroit Free Press

Capitol Park gains a new coffee shop, Urban Bean Co. - 3/18/08 - Model D

Roundup: Taking note of a few openings around the D - 3/18/08 - Model D

3rd Rice Bowl to open - 3/16/08 - Detroit Free Press

New coffee shop, Cafe con Leche, now open in Mexicantown Mercado - 3/11/08 - Model D

La Shish chain closes amid accusations against owner - 3/03/08 - by Francis X. Donnelly / The Detroit News

La Shish restaurant chain closes - 3/03/08 - Associated Press / Crain's Detroit Business

La Shish closes 11 metro eateries; Tax evasion charges, terrorism accusations haunted chain's owner - 3/03/08 - by David A. Shenfelter / Detroit Free Press

Mexican restaurant among assets of Caswell Town Center - 2/28/08 - by Steve Kowalski / Observer & Eccentric

Asian restaurant opens Monday; Pei Wei, a pan-Asian diner that is a member of the P.F. Chang's family, will open in Rochester Hills Monday. - 2/24/08 - Detroit Free Press

MOCAD Cafe open and serving - 2/19/08 - Model D

New Mexican restaurant headed for Hamtramck - 2/19/08 - Model D

Anita's in Ferndale is a refreshing new spot for Lebanese - 2/14/08 - by Molly Abraham / Detroit Free Press

Taco Del Mar plans fast food expansion; Seattle-based chain opens first Mexican food restaurant in Michigan, with more to come. - 2/12/08 - by Neal Haldane / Special to The Detroit News

Clinton Twp. seafood fave opens downtown location - 2/12/08 - Harbor House replaces Cock 'n' Bull - Model D

Small Plates Express to open in First National in time for Winter Blast - 2/5/08 - Model D

Mercury Coffee Bar to open in Corktown with focus on healthy food from local sources - 1/29/08 - Model D

Iridescence opens with talented local chef, soaring views - 1/29/08 - Model D

Mudgie's to keep lunch tradition alive at Corktown corner - 1/15/08 - by Kelli B. Kavanaugh / Model D

Oakland growth casts ray of hope in dark times - 1/14/08 - The Oakland Press

Southfield: Questions swirl around city center proposal - 1/13/08 - By Pat Murphy / Observer & Eccentric

Oakland briefs:  Troy - Development delayed at former Kmart HQ site - 1/11/08 - The Detroit News

Detroit reaches for the skyscraper; $150M Cadillac Centre envisions shops, residences - 1/10/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Kilpatrick enthused about Cadillac Centre deal - 1/09/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Oakland still building; Bustling commercial construction defies struggles of wider economy - 1/06/08 - by Carol Hopkins / The Oakland Press

Restaurant row or reheated leftovers? Entrepreneurs have big plans for stretch of Woodward but some have been down that road before - 1/05/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Residents muddy Northville land fight - 1/01/08 - by Doug Guthrie / The Detroit News

MOCAD Cafe opens, serving coffee and sandwiches in city's newest museum - 12/18/07 - by Kelli B. Kavanaugh / Model D

Progress Report: $82 million Fort Shelby construction on schedule, on budget - 12/18/07 - by Kelli B. Kavanaugh / Model D

Grand Circus Park in Detroit is to get a new Shield's Pizza - 12/16/07 - Detroit Free Press

Rochester brewpub owner plans green eatery; Restaurant to use local organic food - 12/16/07 - by Samantha Cleaver / Detroit Free Press

Intimate wine bar opening downtown - 12/13/07 - also other restaurant openings - by Sylvia Rector / Detroit Free Press

Development News: Progress Report: Significant milestones met in construction of Book Cadillac - 12/11/07 - Model D

My Sisters and Me brings home cooking to E. Warren - 12/04/07 - Model D

Detroit plans for cultural area on roll; Work may start in spring on $10M Paradise Valley cultural, entertainment district. - 12/03/07 - by Santiago Esparza / The Detroit News

A royal reawakening; Macomb County's Heidelberg Castle reborn as Jager's Castle Rock - 11/08/07 - by Scott M. Burnstein / Detroit Free Press

Oslo is back, with focus on music and wider range of Asian cuisine - 10/30/07 - Model D

Om Cafe attracts younger patrons with redesign; 22-year-old Om vegetarian restaurant offers communal tables, e-mails on daily specials. - 10/26/07 - by Maureen McDonald / Special to The Detroit News

Plymouth liquor licenses halted to evaluate downtown; 90-day moratorium set in response to concerns that Plymouth is attracting too many bars, restaurants. - 10/24/07 - by Doug Guthrie / The Detroit News

Oakland briefs: Bloomfield Park site plan approved - 10/4/07 -  The Detroit News

Bloomfield Park wait may be over; After 15 years of delays, controversial residential, retail development could be approved today. - 9/19/07 - by Robert Snell and Jennifer Chambers / The Detroit News

Asian Village sets opening gala — really - 9/17/07 - Crain's Detroit Business

Downtown Detroit businesses open, expand; Restaurants, bars, independent shops capture creative spirit - 9/14/07 - by Greg Tasker / The Detroit News

Restaurant to expand with intimate dining; Bacco Ristorante owner says Southfield restaurant is prospering despite anemic economy. - 9/14/07 - by Maureen McDonald / Special to The Detroit News

The Pavilions envisioned as town center for Troy - 9/13/07 - By Susan Steinmueller / Observer & Eccentric

Pavilions project takes next step forward - 9/13/07 - By Susan Steinmueller / Observer & Eccentric

Brighton restaurant scene thrives; New liquor licenses spur eateries as strong hooks for downtown shopping district. - 9/05/07 - by Candice Williams / The Detroit News

Bars, restaurants, stores cash in on Tigers' mania - 8/31/07 - by Jennifer Youssef / The Detroit News

Troy officials to review proposal for town square - 8/28/07 - The Pavilions of Troy would replace form Kmart HQ - by Catherine Jun / The Detroit News

Firm hired to spruce up Harmonie Park - 8/23/07 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Karaoke bar comes back for an encore; Royal Kubo opens in new spot after leaving Oak Park - 7/23/07 - downtown Clawson - by Maureen Feighan / The Detroit News  

Buyer saves ex-WSU building from wrecking ball - 7/23/07 - Dennis Kefallinos is considering a mixed-use development - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Portions of Asian Village open this week - 7/17/07 - Model D

Ford Land to sell Fairlane Club - 7/16/07 - by Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News

More chicken lickin' - 7/14/07 - Chef Chuck (Rocky) Rachwitz and two colleagues plan to open a new restaurant, Rocky's Rotisserie, in Livonia sometime around Labor Day, Rachwitz says. - by Sylvia Rector / Detroit Free Press

Restaurant thrives as dining destination; Tucked in a corner of mall, the bistro's menu, service draw 80 percent repeat customers. - 7/12/07 - Diamond Jim Brady's Bistro - by Maureen McDonald / Special to The Detroit News

Construction is wrapping up at the Crofoot Building in downtown Pontiac - 6/27/07 - Metromode