Comet Burgers closed its Harper Avenue drive‑thru in St. Clair Shores after roughly a year. The Royal Oak diner remains open.

Downtown Street Eats kicked off its 14th season Monday at Cadillac Square, bringing 80+ rotating food trucks and new vendors like Detroit Panzerotti Co.

Honey Dirt Coffee is moving from a Rust Belt Market pop‑up to a larger Livernois storefront in Ferndale. Owner Teddy Shaska says he’s seeking community support as renovations continue.

Sugah Please’s downtown outpost serves Creole‑inspired all‑day brunch — gumbo, catfish-and-grits, crab cake Benedict, cocktails and beignets.

Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe listed a 'coming soon' location at 303 S Main in downtown Ann Arbor. Operators expect the new shop to open in the months ahead with smoothies and desserts.

A new fast-casual shawarma spot has opened on Detroit’s 8 Mile, offering bowls, wraps and halal-friendly pickup. Menu items and hours are listed online.

Wayne County inspections in Livonia flagged misleading menu claims and improper glove use at several restaurants. Public inspection summaries show many issues were corrected quickly.

Bar Chenin, a 10-seat wine counter in the Siren Hotel, is a James Beard Award finalist — a rare national nod for downtown Detroit.

Tavola Mia, a new Italian brunch-and-dinner spot, will take over the Kercheval storefront vacated by The Bronze Door; owners list a mid‑April opening and a seafood‑forward menu.

After 11 years in Midtown, Jolly Pumpkin has closed its Detroit taproom. The brewery thanked patrons and said it hopes to return but gave no timeline.

A local investor group has purchased Buddy's Pizza from a private‑equity owner as the chain refocuses on Metro Detroit. The deal returns control to regional buyers.

Detroit Hibachi Co. opened on West Eight Mile, offering 100% halal hibachi plates and handheld wraps with a signature Yum Yum sauce.

Arizona-born 5th Street Burger & Fries is opening at 3023 Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo this spring, owner Pasha Khosravani says.