News Summary
As 2025 unfolds, Metro Detroit is set to experience remarkable transformations in its dining landscape with numerous new restaurant openings and exciting renovations. Significant highlights include the opening of Echelon Kitchen & Bar in Ann Arbor featuring local flavors, Chenin at the Siren Hotel offering a wine and dine experience, and Eddie Vargas’s new taqueria celebrating Tulum aesthetics. Other notable establishments like Dirty Shake and Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery promise to enrich the culinary scene, making this year a thrilling time for food enthusiasts.
Metro Detroit’s Flavorful Face-Lift: Exciting New Restaurant Renovations to Watch in 2025!
As we kick off 2025, it seems like Metro Detroit’s dining scene is gearing up for an incredible transformation, with a slew of fresh restaurants and exciting renovations set to tantalize your taste buds. Buckle up, my foodie friends! There’s a lot cooking this year!
Get Ready for Echelon Kitchen & Bar!
First up on the culinary horizon is the much-anticipated Echelon Kitchen & Bar, launching on February 6 in a stunning 7,000-square-foot historic building located in Ann Arbor. Bringing the warmth of local flavors to your plate, the kitchen will be curated by Chef Joseph VanWagner, who is eager to showcase Michigan’s seasonal ingredients cooked in a mouthwatering wood-fired oven. With seating for 150, this spot is all set to become your go-to destination for hearty regional fare.
A New Wine and Dine Spot: Chenin at the Siren Hotel!
If you love sipping wine while nibbling on light bites, mark your calendars for mid-February when Chenin, an intimate bar at the Siren Hotel, opens its doors. The cozy venue will feature a selection of natural and biodynamic wines along with cleverly crafted cocktails. Expect delightful food options like olives and tomato pies that will make for the perfect pairing on your next night out.
Tacos Anyone? Eddie Vargas’s New Taqueria!
March is bringing even more delicious news with Eddie Vargas set to open an exciting new taqueria in the revived space of the former Central American restaurant, El Comal. With a chic Tulum aesthetic, this taqueria will include a cozy atmosphere for about 40 lucky diners. The rotating taco menu is sure to keep things lively and fresh, so gear up for a taste adventure that keeps you coming back for more!
Dirty Shake is Shaking Things Up!
Spring is promising some fun with the arrival of Dirty Shake, a casual bar that’s the brainchild of Sandy Levine and Doug Hewitt. Nestled within a historic building, this spot will offer a wraparound patio and indoor seating for 80, making it a prime hangout spot. Expect no-frills dining focused on cheap eats like burgers and wings—the perfect remedy after a long day!
Detroit 75 Takes a Bigger Bite!
For fans of bold flavors, Detroit 75 is expanding! By mid-2025, they will transform the former Madison Club Bar and Grill into a permanent Oakland County location. With renovations underway, this venue will feature an all-halal menu, including cheesesteaks, po-boys, and shawarma wraps. Interiors crafted by Siwek Construction will ensure a fabulous dining atmosphere.
Sunda New Asian Brings a Fusion Feast!
This Spring near Comerica Park, Sunda New Asian will lure diners with an array of sushi, noodles, and small bites influenced by various Asian cuisines. This hot spot, founded by Billy Dec, is already creating buzz, so get ready to dive into a world of flavorful delights!
Oysters Galore at the Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery!
The shuttered Franklin Grill will soon transform into the Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery. With culinary expertise led by Executive Chef Nick Geftos, this spot is sure to impress with its fresh take on seafood dining—plus there’s a new cafe on the way!
Waka: From Wheels to a Brick-and-Mortar!
Street food lovers will delight in the opening of Waka, a Burundian food eatery transitioning from food truck to a permanent location in Eastern Market this Spring. Co-founders Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere are keen to share their unique flavors, making this a must-visit for adventurous palates!
Little Liberia: Setting a New Culinary Stage!
Exciting news for the African cuisine scene—Michigan’s first Liberian restaurant Little Liberia will be gracing East English Village in 2025. Expect an impressive lineup of African, Caribbean, and Southern-inspired dishes.
Marrow’s Big Expansion and More!
Foodies should also look out for Marrow Detroit Provisions, expanding into a spacious 14,000-square-foot area for meat processing and dining in Eastern Market. Plus, several new openings are planned at the Sakura Novi Asian-themed mixed-use development, including the much-anticipated Dancing Pine Korean Steak House, arriving this May!
With an array of exciting restaurants opening their doors and mouthwatering renovations underway, 2025 is shaping up to be a truly exhilarating year for dining in Metro Detroit. Don’t say we didn’t warn you—get ready for some tasty adventures ahead!
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