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A fire broke out early Friday morning at a restaurant in Keego Harbor, causing significant damage.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Taco Borracho, a new restaurant on Michigan Street NE serving tacos, margaritas and more, has opened in the city’s Midtown neighborhood. Taco Borracho hosted its grand opening Thursday, May 5, in recognition of the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo. Gonzalez said so many people turned out for Thursday’s grand opening that Tacos Borracho ran out of food. A Facebook message posted Friday by the restaurant apologized to those who had long waits or weren’t able to be seated. Despite the opening day hiccups, Gonzalez said he’s received a lot of positive feedback about the restaurant.

With an eclectic menu ranging from a Mediterranean-inspired fish dish to some Georgian soup dumplings -- plus a sophisticated cocktail program to match -- Supergeil has all the ingredients for a fun night out. Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D.

Street closures will resume in the downtown area on Thursday.

The potatoes themselves are enormous.

The new menu consists of Slurping Turtle’s much-loved ramen, sushi, duck fat fried chicken, bao, stir fry, desserts and alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.

“I’m grateful. I’m hurt. I’m hopeful. I’m discouraged,” the general manager said in a Facebook post.

A new pizzeria is opening Friday in a redeveloped commercial space in Northwest Detroit as part of an effort to bring new life to the community.

Finally, one of Ferndale’s go-to brunch spots is coming back to the scene. The Fly Trap is set to reopen on Tuesday, March 22, after...

Haab’s Restaurant in Ypsilanti has closed after 87 years in business.

Whether you crave classic fish and chips, or you love to start your night off with oysters, Hazel’s has your favorites from the sea. Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D.

Between 2-6 p.m., job seekers can stop by Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites, at 2455 Carpenter Rd., to apply in person.

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is opening its doors this week in Battle Creek. The fast food chicken restaurant will be open Thursday, Feb. 24, at 6083 B Dr. N, in Battle Creek, according to a press release from the restaurant. The restaurant will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturdays. Related: Two new Chick-fil-A locations prepare to open in West MichiganIn place of a traditional grand-opening celebration, Chick-fil-A will be surprising 100 local heroes making a difference in Battle Creek with free food for a year. The funds will be distributed to partners within the greater Kalamazoo area in aid in the fight against hunger, the release said.

Check out Ruby Lee's on Southfield Road in Lathrup Village.

Owners Craig and Donna Common have announced that they will be retiring and “moving on to the next phase” of their lives.

A man asked to wear a face mask at The Weiner's Circle threw an object that broke the front door, police said.

Check out C Ruff’s International Cuisine off of Plymouth Road on Detroit’s west side.

A petition has been started on charge.org in an attempt to gather support to get the fried fromage back on the menu.

Check out The Taco Bar Unlimited in Harper Woods!

MUSKEGON, MI – A popular Muskegon restaurant is shutting its doors for an entire week due to an exposure to COVID-19. US 31 Bar-B-Q, located at 151 W. Muskegon Ave., closed on Monday, Jan. 24, as a safety precaution after a COVID-19 exposure, the eatery posted on its official Facebook page Monday. The restaurant will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 31, the post said. Owner Kristi Buris wrote in the post that closing for an entire week was not a decision she made lightly. “My primary goal is to ensure the safety and health of my crew, and by extension you,” Buris wrote.

Check out The Royal Oak Brewery -- they have more than beer!

Fire crews were on the scene early Sunday, working to put out flames at a Pontiac restaurant.

Check out Lockhart's BBQ in Royal Oak.

Check out Trap Vegan on Livernois in Detroit.

Whether it be fun street food like bao buns, or a sophisticated small plate featuring pan-fried mackerel, Grant Vella loves to cook.

Two suspects have been arrested in the hit-and-run incident where an SUV crashed into a Detroit coney island on New Year’s day.

Check out The Statler French American Bistro in Downtown Detroit.

A vehicle crashed into a restaurant in Detroit on Saturday.

A video captured the moment when a vehicle crashed directly into a Detroit restaurant on Saturday, sending customers fleeing for safety, and hitting others.

It’s more than just a name. The owners of a restaurant on Detroit’s east side is paying special tribute to his late wife and keeping her legacy alive.

Where was the original site of the house where the Queen was born? And was it bombed in the war?

It’s time to take a look back at our favorite restaurants in Southeast Michigan featured this year in Brandon Roux’s Tasty Tuesday.

Modern Greek & Salad Bar features a variety of dishes.

Check out TopUp Burgers in Commerce Township.

Here at Picasso Deli in Novi, the masterpieces are piled high with turkey and come with chips on the side. Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D and met the family behind these crave-worthy creations.

Check out 313 Pizza Bar next time you’re in Lake Orion.

Located on the top floor of the tallest building in Michigan is a restaurant with one of the best views in all of Detroit, Highlands. Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D.

The first axe throwing establishment has finally arrived in the Detroit market.

See which businesses are participating in Ann Arbor's new social district.

Check out Spudz & Clucks at Grand River Avenue and the Southfield Freeway in Detroit.

The announcement was made on Thanksgiving through social media, noting that Loomi Cafe’s last day would be Friday, Dec. 24.

Dozen of firefighters are tackling the blaze at North Yorkshire's Star Inn at Harome restaurant.

Check out Prince Valley Market in Southwest Detroit.

Check out Croissand’wiches in Howell.

Carson’s American Bistro has reopened on Ann Arbor's northside after a seven-month closure.

One of Detroit’s newest upcoming restaurants is gaining national recognition for its food offerings and its “tenacity.”

The owners of the M Go Blue Barn have ambitious plans for the historic structure.

Check out Yates Cider Mill in Rochester Hills, or the store in Lake Orion.

Fine dining and gas station food may seem like a world apart, but one local chef is bridging the gap, dishing up gourmet sandwiches to fill you up as you fuel up your car.

Check out Pizzawala’s in Canton Township.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A celebrity-owned restaurant is scheduled to open in downtown Grand Rapids on Monday, Nov. 1. Wahlburgers, a fast-casual burger national chain, was founded by chef Paul Wahlberg and two of his brothers, actors Mark and Donnie.

We’re checking out the goods at Nona’s Pizza & Catering in Sterling Heights this Tasty Tuesday.

A sizzling steak or delicious lobster is often paired with a special sauce to help take the flavor up a notch, but how do you know which sauce to pick?

You can enjoy a plant-based menu along with yoga or cycling sessions at this Takeout Tuesday

We’re checking out the goods at Old Chicago in Southgate this Tasty Tuesday.

We’re checking out Old Chicago in Southgate this Tasty Tuesday, since we can’t get enough of the pies this National Pizza Month.

For Tasty Tuesday (and National Pizza Month) we’re checking out the delicious farm-to-table pizza joint The Bricks in Grosse Pointe Park.

The legendary Miller's Bar in Dearborn is up for sale.

SAGINAW, MI — The Tangy Crab, a new restaurant and bar offering Cajun seafood, is coming to Saginaw Township. The restaurant is opening soon at the former Old Country Buffet, 4695 Bay Road. Ray Hausbeck, assistant director of community development for Saginaw Township, said the township issued a building permit to the applicant in August. The Tangy Crab also has locations in Flint Township and Lansing. Its online menu includes a create-your-own seafood boil, shrimp basket, catfish basket, oyster basket, soft shell crab basket, flounder basket, po’ boy sandwiches, pasta, soups, salads, desserts and more.

From hot flushes on dates to feelings of grief, being menopausal at university was tough for Éimi.

There’s a new restaurant at the National Hotel.

Also, books on how to feel great right where you are.

Detroit's recently opened East African restaurant, Baobab Fare, is extending its hours through the month of Ramadan, which is from April 12 to May 12...

Starting a restaurant during a pandemic Thousands of eateries have closed, but that's barely slowed the rate of new restaurants opening. Two food industry veterans explain why they started a new venture in the middle of a crisis.

“We’ve been holding off on that just because we are short staffed for what we would need to function as a restaurant that serves full service inside, even if there is limited capacity,” Kwon said. Does the loss of revenue offset what it would take for us to hire on more staff? And does that put them at risk? Do we shut down for a few weeks if someone got sick with COVID? For us it’s about keeping our staff as safe as we can and to keep everyone employed.”

Texas restaurant draws fans with hilarious roadside messages A small Texas restaurant is gaining a global audience — not for what’s on its menu, but rather the message it sends every day. Janet Shamlian takes a look at El Arroyo in Austin, and the sign outside it that’s drawing admirers and serving up smiles.

SANDUSKY, MI - A Sandusky restaurant announced it has ended its contract as a Big Boy franchise after the corporation said it would take legal action against the restaurant if it continued to allow in-person dining during the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. The restaurant, located about 90 miles north of Detroit, has defied a statewide order requiring restaurants to close indoor dining spaces for three weeks due to coronavirus. Thank you Big Boy for all the years of partnership and memories, best of luck to you.”Read more: Big Boy takes legal action against Michigan franchise defying state order to stop in-person diningThe restaurant remains open and plans to continue serving food daily. The restaurant is is violating a cease-and-desist order from the state Health Department by continuing to serve customers indoors. A GoFundMe “freedom fund” set up by the Sandusky restaurant to help with any fines or legal costs has raised approximately $7,000 as of Friday afternoon.