Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares features Madison Heights’ Boodles and Warren’s Firenze’s; one spot has since been listed closed. The series’ two‑hour premiere airs next Tuesday night.

Michigan’s Dairy Queen restaurants are still open for now while closures elsewhere have been driven by franchisee decisions. Local status varies by town.

Long Island Cafe is expanding to Marshall, opening beside Johnny's Markets at I‑94 Exit 110 and keeping its popular breakfast menu with a hoped‑for mid‑September debut.

Chick-fil-A is building a drive-through restaurant at 8 Mile and Woodward in Detroit, with permits listing roughly $1.2M and an opening planned later in 2026.

Homies, the viral Montreal‑born doughnut chain, has listed 23780 Michigan Ave in Dearborn as "coming soon." Expect colorful pizza‑style doughnuts, Dubai chocolate and milkshakes.

Olga's Fresh, an Olga's Kitchen offshoot, opens next week at 770 E. Big Beaver in Troy with build‑your‑own Mediterranean bowls, vegan and gluten‑free options, and quick service.

Chef Will Branch is previewing Paper Sons with pop‑ups before a Ferndale opening. A one‑night 'Friendly Fire' dinner at Puma is set for July 28.

Wayne County inspection records show black mold, spoiled or improperly stored foods and other sanitation violations at several Garden City eateries; many issues were later corrected.

Motor City Brewing Works will reopen its Midtown taproom on weekends through August, with a limited food menu debuting July 10. The comeback follows a winter pause tied to aging steam infrastructure.

James Oliver Coffee says a landlord dispute has left its Corktown shop month-to-month; owners plan a $650K bakehouse and expanded roasting as a safeguard.

Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings opened Thursday at 1230 E. Bristol Rd in Burton, taking over a former Wendy's and serving cheesesteaks, wings and specialty fries.

Unc’s, from the owners of Mootz and the Dime Store, is slated to open in Capitol Park this July with indoor and outdoor seating and a menu of square pies, burgers and drinks.

Cadillac Straits Brewing Co. and its Supply House are set to close next month, Crain's reports, a sign of tightening times for Michigan craft brewers.