Old World Pizzeria (OWP), the Saginaw slice shop whose New York–style pies have earned it a following its founders call a “pizza cult,” is now open at 600 N. Old Woodward Avenue in downtown Birmingham. OWP opened in Saginaw’s Old Town in August 2023, but the idea dates to 1993, when chef and founder Eric Shevchenko and co-owner Chad Koeplinger were teenagers skateboarding streets their crew nicknamed “Old World.” Decades later, they returned home to build the East Coast-style

Big Rock Italian Chophouse in Birmingham has launched a new Happy Hour, offered Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Designed for an after-work cocktail, a bite before dinner or the beginning of a night out, the new offering pairs approachable pricing with the restaurant’s signature food and hospitality. Guests can enjoy $5 off cocktails and appetizers, $10 select wines by the glass and half-off all beer. The cocktail lineup blends Big Rock favorites with classics, includin

Two of Michigan’s celebrated culinary talents are joining forces this fall to open Angelo’s Fine Italian, a new Italian-American restaurant in the former City Kitchen space along Kercheval Avenue in Grosse Pointe. The restaurant is a collaboration between Jared Gadbaw, the Michelin-starred chef and owner of Oak & Reel, and Cory Barberio, whose work at San Morello has helped establish the Detroit restaurant as a destination for Italian dining. Angelo’s is the latest chapter in

Sakura Novi, Michigan’s Asian-inspired mixed-use development, welcomed a new dining destination with the opening of Sumo Japanese Grill. The Michigan-based fast-casual Japanese restaurant located at 42658 Grand River Ave., bringing freshly grilled hibachi meats, seafood, vegetables, and signature sauces to the Sakura Novi community. The 1,403 square-foot Sumo Japanese Grill adds another dining option to Sakura Novi’s growing lineup of dining options. The restaurant specialize

The MICHELIN Guide has announced the date for its inaugural American Great Lakes Ceremony, with Detroit selected as the host city. The event will take place on the evening of April 21 at the iconic Michigan Central Station. “We are delighted to recognize and showcase the outstanding culinary talent found throughout the American Great Lakes for the very first time,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “Detroit’s storied history, innovative cu

Casa Pasha, a new fine-dining restaurant and cocktail destination, will open November 4 in Rochester Hills, bringing together Japanese culinary techniques and ingredient-driven cooking with refined American dining. The name combines “casa,” meaning house or home, with “pasha,” a historic Ottoman title associated with luxury and hospitality, reflecting the restaurant’s vision of an elevated yet welcoming guest experience. Led by Executive Chef James Henry, Casa Pasha’s menu wi

Bev’s Bagels, the organic sourdough bagel shop that opened in Detroit’s Core City last summer, is expanding to Birmingham. The shop will open a second location at 283 Hamilton Row in September, bringing chef-owner Max Sussman back to his Oakland County roots. “I’ve always loved hanging out and eating in Birmingham,” says Sussman, a Huntington Woods native. “When I was growing up, I’d go there with my grandparents for lunch all the time. It’s really exciting to me to be able t

National bagel shop, PopUp Bagels, is opening its first store in Michigan at 34400 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham. Storefront signs are up at the former T-Mobile retail space, though an official opening date has not yet been announced. Founded in 2020, by Adam Goldberg in Westport, CT the chain is famous for selling hot, whole artisanal bagels meant to be torn open and dipped into signature flavored cream cheese “schmears” or butters rather than served as pre-made sandwiches. Po

Downtown Royal Oak’s restaurant scene has a new addition — and a familiar name behind it. Restaurateur Adam Merkel has introduced Bella Rose Italian at 100 S. Main St., replacing Bella Limone in the lower level of his multi-concept restaurant space at the corner of Main Street and 11 Mile Road. Rather than simply relocating Bella Limone, Merkel says Bella Rose represents a reimagining of the Italian concept, with a more relaxed atmosphere, seasonal dishes and a menu designed

My Big Fat Shawarma, located at 31243 Southfield Road, has opened in Beverly Hills, marking the fourth location for the metro Detroit-based fast-casual brand. Set across 3,360 square feet and featuring an outdoor patio, the Beverly Hills location will employ approximately 15 team members. My Big Fat Shawarma’s offerings include their signature shawarma bowls, wraps and sides, built on bold flavors like the signature Fat Sauce, quality ingredients from filet steak to chicken