25 new and exciting Detroit-area restaurants that have opened (or re-opened) this year

By Metro Times editorial staff on Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 4:05 am

We get it. It can be scary to try new things, especially when it comes to food. But you can put your anxiety to rest because these metro Detroit restaurants that opened their doors this year are worth a call to your therapist. Italian-style beef sandwiches? Platters of sushi? Vegan Taco Bell-inspired fare? How about a hibiscus-flavored doughnut? The only thing these restaurants, coffee houses, and bakeshops will trigger is your tastebuds. Oh, and for those weary Wendys out there, some of these spots are familiar to the metro Detroit dining scene, but have either re-opened, expanded, or revamped their offerings.

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The Proving Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream -Royal Oak

417 S. Washington Ave, Royal Oak; 248-307-7853; provinggroundscoffee.com
This is Proving Grounds' second location, its first being in Milford. The eatery roasts its own beans and uses French press and pour-over methods to create your cup of joe. If you have a sweet tooth, you can indulge in pastries & desserts from Crust Bakery or ice cream from Browndog Creamery.

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The D Loft Cafe

13710 W. Nine Mile Rd., Oak Park; 313-879-0750; thedloft.com
The D Loft, which opened in January, serves as an incubator space for growing business — a place where they can sell their goods and build a following. Businesses operating within it have included Flavor for the Soul bakery, Culiarian's Corner, Uniquely Tailored Creations, and Germaine Jordan's Blue VI Catering.

Photo via The D Loft / Facebook

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BahDah Sushi

32832 N. Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-556-5444bahdahsushi.com
Casual Japanese and Korean restaurant BahDah Sushi opened in March just before things went to shit. But they’ve managed to stay open at their Royal Oak location, formally occupied by another sushi spot, with a robust menu offering noodle and rice dishes, as well as sushi. Lots of sushi.

Photo via BahDah Sushi/Facebook

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Flood’s Bar & Grille

731 St. Antoine St., Detroit; 313-963-1090; floodsdetroit.com
Family-owned and operated soul food institution Flood’s Bar & Grille is bouncing back after its co-owners’ parents were both diagnosed with COVID-19, forcing the sisters to shut down the restaurant. With the family gratefully on the mend those craving Flood’s beer-battered jumbo shrimp can now get some, thanks to their new scaled-down takeout menu.

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City Tavern

386 N. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-744-4500; citytavern.bar
Here, here to pizza and beer, which is just what the newly opened City Tavern in Royal Oak has to offer. Occupying the former Hamlin Pub spot, City Tavern is offering a selection of takeout pizza which uses in-house made dough, which can pair with a growler of beer because, duh.

Photo via City Tavern/Facebook

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