The restaurant business is not an easy one, as these closings reflect.
Eater Detroit compiled a list of 12 closings so far this year-- some new, some old, some beloved, some not around long enough to be beloved.
Bd’s Mongolian Grill: 22115 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn (Closed in March)
Nathan’s Deli: 581 E Jefferson Avenue, Detroit. (Closed in March)
Bacco Ristorante: 29410 Northwestern Highway, Southfield (Closed in April)
Vigilante Kitchen: 644 Selden Street, Detroit (Closed in April)
Temple Bar: 2906 Cass Avenue, Detroit. (Closed indefinitely in May due to structural damage. Expected to reopen)
Mumma Maria’s House: 8122 Kercheval Avenue, Detroit. (Closed in May)
Bunny Bunny: 1454 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit. (Eastern Market, closed in June)
Rattlesnake Club: 300 River Pl Drive Detroit (Closed in June)
Chicken Guy: 30130 Plymouth Road Space A, Livonia. (Closed in June)
Framebar: 23839 John R Road #1, Hazel Park. (Closed in June)
Pop’s Hani Shop: 32538 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak. (Closed in June)
Bandit Tavern & Hideaway: 419 S Main St, Royal Oak. (Closed in July)