Barbat Holdings in West Bloomfield Township today announced it has acquired the It’s a Matter of Taste restaurant on Union Lake Road in Commerce Township and says it plans to make it an extension of its Aurora Italiana location on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
Nestled on 11 acres on the shores of Union Lake, It’s a Matter of Taste opened in 1990, serving as the area’s upscale dining, gourmet catering, and private event venue. Prime Concepts Detroit, Barbat Holdings’ hospitality group, will rename the property Aurora on the Lake, effective immediately, with renovations to be completed in early 2025.
The restaurant and its 200-person banquet facility will remain open and feature the Aurora on the Lake menu. It’s a Matter of Taste’s gourmet carry-out space will continue to operate with its usual selections, along with some unique items sourced directly from Italy…