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The Saddest Metro Detroit Restaurant and Bar Closings of 2015

Contributors: Brenna Houck, Whitney Filloon, and Victoria Trudeau

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December 28, 2015
Bagger Dave's in Downtown Detroit Shuts Its Doors

By Brenna Houck
Via Take A Look: This Is The Detroit Bagger Dave's [ED], Here's How Bagger Dave's Makes Fries [ED], All Bagger Dave's Coverage [ED], and All The Shutter Coverage [ED]

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The restaurant closed quietly today.

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December 17, 2015
After 47 Years, Gracie See Pizza Will Shutter in January

By Brenna Houck
Via All The Shutter Coverage [ED]

The owner is looking forward to retirement.
December 8, 2015
ASHE Supply Co. Café Taking Over Crane’s On Broadway Space in Downtown Detroit

By Brenna Houck
Via Downtown Coffee Shop Chez Zara Becomes Crane's On Broadway, Opens Today [ED], M@dison Building Now Home to Chez Zara Coffee Shop [CDET], ASHE Supply Co. Facebook [Official], and ASHE Supply Co. Website [Official]

Another third wave coffee shop is giving the M@dison Building a go.
October 2, 2015
Chef Justin Vaiciunas OUT at Top of the Pontch

By Brenna Houck
Via Two Bistro Applications Submitted for 2014 [Downtown Publications], All Top of the Pontch Coverage [EDET], All Chef Shuffles Coverage [ED], and All The Shutter Coverage [ED]

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Jefferson House has shuttered.

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September 9, 2015
Olga’s Kitchen Serves Final Meal in Compuware Building

By Brenna Houck
Via Olga’s Kitchen In Downtown Detroit Abruptly Closes [DD], Amid Bankruptcy, Olga's Kitchen Leaves Downtown Detroit [Freep], Classic Michigan Chain Olga’s Kitchen Files for Bankruptcy [ED], and All Coverage of Olga's Kitchen [ED]

A new tenant is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
September 9, 2015
West Bloomfield Fine Dining Icon The Lark Will Shutter

By Brenna Houck
Via Exclusive: After 35 Years, The Lark in West Bloomfield to Close on Dec. 23 [DBiz], West Bloomfield's Lark Restaurant to Close in December [Freep] , and All Coverage of The Lark [ED]

The old-school eatery will host its last service in December.
September 3, 2015
What's Next for the Addison Eatery Space in Brush Park?

By Whitney Filloon@whitneyfilloon
Via All Addison Eatery Coverage [EDET]

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Say goodbye to red velvet waffles.

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August 17, 2015
The Zenith in New Center Will Shutter August 23 [Updated]

By Brenna Houck
Via All Coverage of The Zenith [ED]

The Fisher Building's tiki-themed restaurant will close this month.
June 9, 2015
Hangover Observations From Torino’s Last Dinner Service

By Victoria Trudeau
Via Ferndale’s Torino Will Shutter Permanently Saturday [ED], Updated Torino 'Grew Too Quickly' for the Kitchen Says Chef Garrett Lipar [ED], and All Coverage of Torino [ED]

Victoria Trudeau attended Torino's final tasting. Here's what she saw.
June 5, 2015
Ferndale’s Torino Will Shutter Permanently Saturday

By Brenna Houck

The Eater National 38 member's kitchen was deemed too small.
May 28, 2015
Campus Martius-Area Ben & Jerry’s Serves Final Scoop

By Brenna Houck
Via Goodwill closes Ben & Jerry's shop in Campus Martius [Crain's]

The shop shuttered on Wednesday.
May 2, 2015
Under-The-Radar Institution Taqueria Valente Shutters

By Brenna Houck
Via All Coverage of Taqueria Valente [ED], Exploring the Barrio [Hour Detroit], and Loveland Property App [Official]

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The Fort Street hole-in-the-wall has closed its doors.

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May 1, 2015
Pleasant Ridge Brunch Haven Mae’s Sold to Owners of The Whistle Stop

By Brenna Houck
Via All Coverage of Mae's [ED]

The restaurant will shutter for renovation.
February 26, 2015
After 32 Years, Blue Pointe Serves Its Last Meal Tonight

By Brenna Houck
Via Detroit's Blue Pointe restaurant will close Thursday [Freep]

The restaurant opened in 1983.
February 19, 2015
Tokyo Club and Downstairs Speakeasy The Keep Shutter, Will Relocate

By Whitney Filloon@whitneyfilloon
Via The Keep [Facebook], Say Hello to Detroit's Newest (and Darkest) Watering Hole [EDET], and Tour Tokyo Club and The Keep Speakeasy in Harmonie Park [EDET]

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The news comes barely a month after the pair opened.

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January 21, 2015
Zack’s Hotdogs in Warren to Shutter as Owner Pursues New Restaurant Venture

By Brenna Houck
Via Zack's Hot Dogs, Cheesecake Factory Win Raves [ED]

The owner informed his staff this week.
January 6, 2015
Royal Oak Rib Restaurant The Oxford Inn to Call it Quits After 27 Years

By Brenna Houck
Via The Oxford Inn Website [Official], Royal Oak's Oxford Inn Rethinks Name Change, Plan of Operation [Patch], and Lock & Key, Royal Oak’s First 'Speakeasy,' Officially Opens Thursday [Patch]

The owner has sold the building and is planning to downsize.