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Bad news this week for all bagel lovers– the Detroit Institute of Bagels is closed indefinitely.
On July 14, owner Ben Newman told staff by email that he had sold the business to Philip Kafka, a local real estate developer and owner of Cafe Prince, home to the $1.80 raw carrot.
Within the week, citing a rocky transition of ownership and disagreements with Kafka’s business and political views, a handful of staff submitted resignation letters.
With “key” staff departures, Kafka was unable to keep operating the restaurant, he told staff by email, informing them that as a result the remaining workers no longer had employment.
Future plans for the business are still being worked out. I will keep you updated!
Dig In,
JB
- Eater Detroit has a list of 12 recent Detroit area restaurant closures.
- Detroit Free Press food critic Lyndsay Green asks why more people aren’t talking about Tocororo’s chicken legs.
- Eastern Market and In The Business of Food are offering a course for food businesses to learn how to accelerate and grow.
Thurs., July 25:
Pink Flamingo, 2746 Vermont St. 6-10 p.m.
El Antes at Brewery Faisan, 1087 Beaufait St. 5-9 p.m.
Nepantla at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval.
Fri., July 26:
Randos Sandos at Brewery Faisan, 1087 Beaufait St. 5-8 p.m.
Khana at The Congregation, 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd. 5-9 p.m.
Elle The Foodie at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval.
Food Truck Fridays at E. Warren Farmers Market, 16835 E. Warren. 12-8 p.m.
Street Beet at Bagley Bar, 2545 Bagley St. 5-10 p.m.
Sat., July 27:
Chi Fan Le at Brewery Faisan, 1087 Beaufait St. 5:30-8 p.m.
The Detroit Dogg House at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval.
Fried Chicken and Caviar at The Congregation, 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd. 5-9 p.m.
Street Beet at Bagley Bar, 2545 Bagley St. 5-10 p.m.
Sun., July 28:
The Egg Hunt at Two Birds, 8130 Kercheval.
Homegirl Kitchen at The Congregation, 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mon., July 29:
Kusina at Motor City Wine, 1949 Michigan Ave.
Tacos Hernandez at The Kiesling, 449 E. Milwaukee Ave. 5-10 p.m.
Tues., July 30:
Martes Market at The Congregation, 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd. 4-8 p.m.
Nepantla at Cold Truth, 4240 Cass Ave. 5-9 p.m.
