In any given year, restaurants open and close for a variety of reasons. That certainly rings true in metro Detroit.
Here’s a look back at notable and highly anticipated openings along with restaurants that shuttered or changed ownership in 2024.
Detroit’s NFL draft spotlight
Downtown Detroit saw several restaurant openings just in time for April’s NFL draft — which broke attendance records — including a Dunkin’ location opening on Woodward Avenue.
Adelina , an Italian restaurant with Mediterranean influences from two area veteran chefs, opened on Woodward. Mootz Pizzeria opened its Side Hustle Lounge , adjoining the popular downtown pizza spot…