January 2023 Newsletter
Midtown's New Business Alert
BORO (now open)

BORO recently moved after five years in Eastern Market to Milwaukee Junction. The shop curates a selection of modern and vintage clothing, accessories, and home decor. Check them out at their new location at 2857 E. Grand Blvd. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, or shop the store online! 
HARAZ COFFEE HOUSE (now open)

Vibe lovers are in for a treat. The Dearborn-based Yemeni coffee house opens a second Midtown location in the Freelon at Sugar Hill development at 119 Garfield Street. They will offer specialty coffee drinks and pastries.

MEZCAL (opening soon)

Ferndale-based restaurant, Mezcal will soon be opening a second location in the old Savant space 51 W. Forest Avenue come spring 2023! Stay tuned for more information.
SUGAH PLEASE COFFEE HOUSE (opening Spring 2023)

Soon to open at 5056 Cass Avenue with service offerings that include decadent desserts, craft cocktails, espresso-based drinks, catering and private event hosting.

TAZ THE TAILOR (now open)

Welcome to the next level of personal style with Taz the Tailor! With an established location in New York, Taz has recently expanded to Detroit and is located at 444 W. Willis Street #112.
Explore four NEW apparel shops along Cass Ave. in Midtown!

DETROIT DENIM CO. (now open)

PIVOT (now open)

K WALKER COLLECTIVE (now open)

Residential & Commercial Real Estate
PALLISTER GARDENS
7639 Poe Avenue
Pallister Gardens is a modern townhome condominium development located at the corner of Pallister and Poe. It offers two and three-story floor plans with 2–3 bedroom options, starting at $365,000. The neighborhood is near Henry Ford Hospital, the Fisher Building, the Motown Museum, and dozens of restaurants. Homes on Kipling will be delivered in Spring '23 with a model featuring $40,000+ upgrades at no extra cost for deferred occupancy. Other units will be completed starting in fall '23.

The NEZ tax abatement is available to homeowner-occupants. If you would like to schedule a walkthrough, please call or text 313-918-1055. Special incentives apply to Henry Ford Health employees.
THE ALEXANDRINE
664 Alexandrine
This brand-new apartment building in the heart of Midtown offers private entry, spacious bedrooms, an in-unit washer and dryer, as well as 300 MB Fiber Internet included with rent. From studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options starting at $949 per month. Call 248.965.3653 or email leasing@GoSunrise.com for more information or to schedule a walk-through.
THE WILLIS
675 West Willis
Location…Location…Location…“The Willis” is conveniently located in Mid-Town at 675 West Willis, between Woodward and 3rd Street, an easy commute to the Downtown Area. The Detroit Medical Center, Little Caesars Arena, The Fox, Comerica Park, The Detroit Institute of Arts, Ford Field, and many Fine Restaurants, Casinos, and the River Walk District are located within a few miles of this location.

You will surely appreciate our Great Floorplans, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops, and Premium Cabinetry.

Visit their website or contact Silva Property Management at (313) 636-2299 to learn more!
THIRD AVENUE STOREFRONT
3940 3rd Ave.
This unique 3rd Avenue storefront is an ideal location for a business that services the community. Located in a vibrant location, with plentiful parking, it is ready for you to move in and add your touch. The space is built out with a hood and bathroom. Contact us today for more information!

Rent is $2500/month with a triple net lease (NNN $1000/month). Contact Jon Carlson at Jon@2mission.com
Arts & Culture



OPENING RECEPTION:
Saturday, January 28
3 pm–5 pm
FREE Admission (RSVP in the link below)
Join DAM Saturday, January 28, at the Henry Ford Cancer Pavilion for a reception celebrating the artists featured in Concerning Landscape, curated by Megan Winkel. Concerning Landscape is a dual-location show that explores the construct of landscape and its various forms of expression. Meet the exhibiting artists and tune into a lively panel discussion moderated by local artist Meighen Jackson.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS 
(217 Farnsworth, Detroit)

The Archivists | Curated by Southwest Detroit
January 4, 2023 – February 5 2023
RECEPTION: Friday, January 6, 5–8 pm
GALLERY TALK: Thursday, January 26, 6 pm
RECONCILIATION: A Hands-on Storytelling Experience featuring 'King Cotton' Presented by The Joy Project
FREE EVENT: Saturday, January 28, 2–4 pm

MOZART IN MATURITY: Pleyel Mozart Series
Sunday, January 29, 3 pm (Ticketed Event)
WOMEN IN MUSIC: Chamber Music at the Scarab Club Series
Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church
Sunday, February 5, 4 pm

UPCOMING EXHIBITION 
(Cass Corridor Location)

KATHRYN BRACKETT LUCHS: 
Collision / Re-Vision

January 14, 2023–February 18, 2023
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, January 14, 6 pm 8pm
WINTER 2023 EXHIBITIONS
JUDY BOWMAN: Gratiot Griot
Oct 29, 2022Mar 26, 2023

BREE GANT: Wend
Oct 29, 2022Mar 26, 2023

HALIMA AFI CASSELLS +
SHANNA MEROLA: Swan Song
Oct 29, 2022Mar 26, 2023

JASON REVOK: The Artist's Instruments
Nov 5, 2022Mar 26, 2023

RASHAUN RUCKER: Relief from the Heat
Nov 5, 2022Mar 26, 2023
Midtown's Small Business Updates
EMPIRE (reopened)

We are excited to announce that Empire Kitchen & Cocktails is back! Under new ownership, they re-opened their doors on January 6th with a fresh "new" feel and menu. This beloved restaurant offers craft cocktails and American-style fare sure to please new and returning guests. Stop in for a weekend brunch with your friends or a date night dinner with your loved one.
THE WHITNEY (new menu)

Coming off a record year and a one week shutdown for kitchen upgrades and early spring housecleaning, Midtown’s Whitney restaurant will reopen Thursday, January 19 with new menus, new programs, key new staff and new ambitions for a great new year. Book your visit today.
SMITH & CO. (new menu)

Smith & Co. on Seldon serves up the perfect pairing with their new menu. Elevated brew pub in the heart of Midtown recently unveiled their new comfort food menu that pairs perfectly with their sister business, Nain Rouge Brewery, a small local craft brewery. Check out their menu in the link above!
BYBLOS CAFE & GRILL (catering)

Byblos Cafe & Grill is currently offering catering services! Offering a selection of catering combos and specials, Byblos is the perfect option to provide award-winning authentic Lebanese food for your next business lunch, potluck, or dinner party. Special event catering is also available upon request. Please visit their website to learn more.
BAOBAB FARE (Esquire award)

Baobab Fare, Detroit's East African restaurant, market, and juice bar, offering an array of prepared menu items, groceries, juices, and other retail products from East Africa, made it on the list of best restaurants in America in Esquire Magazine. Read their newsletter by clicking their name above. 


PURE DETROIT (new item)

Pure Detroit Pizza Party Pack is the MVP for those who want to start making Detroit-style pizza at home. Pure Detroit is now offering seasoned deep dish pans and new add-ons including local pizza dough, sauces and seasonings. Grab a pizza party pack to make Detroit-style pizza for your friends and family!
Upcoming Events
FREYA (dessert tasting)

A few seats are left for Ben Robinson's "Farewell Tour," a three-course Winter Citrus dessert tasting and beverage pairing experience.
January 24th at the Dragonfly Detroit. Book your seating below:
TIME WILL TELL (mixology classes)

Gather your friends to enjoy a private mixology class hosted by highly skilled mixologists in Time Will Tell's intimate and whimsical atmosphere. Click the link below to learn more about mixology classes and private events!
City of Design Challenge
The 2023 Detroit City of Design Challenge - Application is OPEN
Design Teams will have until March 19, 2023, to submit their applications. The Community Advisory Council will review applications and select up to six teams with existing or emerging community resiliency concepts to participate in the 2023 Challenge.

 Accepted teams will receive a stipend, training in inclusive design techniques, and access to people, places, and resources to support their design skills over the spring/summer.
Thank You To Our Funder!
We're so grateful for the support and partnership with NEI, who has also been a strong supporter of Midtown Detroit, Inc.

This grant will help us provide even more services to our community and empower them to thrive in a changing world. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and we want to ensure they have everything they need to succeed.

#SmallBusinessSupport #NEIGrantee
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