An American Coney In Vegas, Vegan Soul Soon

WEST VILLAGE — Detroit Vegan Soul is nearly open, which is indeed a great and glorious thing. The folks over at B.L.A.C. Detroit have more on the almost-confirmed August opening, and some updates and info on what to expect when the vegan goodness booms. Is summer the season for new Detroit restaurants? It certainly seems to be something like it. [B.L.A.C. Detroit]

LAS VEGAS— While we were already aware of the American Coney Island in Las Vegas, it's nice to know it meets Detroiter standards. Hour Detroit calls it an "exact, vest-pocket replica of the American flagship on Lafayette," which ranks high among other juicy tidbits from a delightful (and Greasy Spoons Week appropriate) rundown of the distant, yet familiar Keros family establishment. While many visitors still probably think the 'D' means 'downtown,' the Coney Island might help convince them otherwise. [Hour Detroit]