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Opening Report: Healthy, Fast-Casual Freshii Opens; Heavy Metal Karaoke at The Wrecktory Club Debuts

Plus Brew Detroit and Batch Brewing Company.

Brew Detroit.
Brew Detroit.
Michelle and Chris Gerard
Brenna Houck is a Cities Manager for the Eater network. She previously edited Eater Detroit and reported for Eater. You can follow her on the internet at @brennahouck.

1) DOWNTOWN—The last of the four Dan Gilbert/Bedrock Real Estate restaurants, Freshii, debuted this week near Campus Martius. The fast-casual chain provides healthy options like salads, wraps, burritos, rice bowls, soups, and more. Kat Rembacki of Core Detroit suggests trying the falafel bowl and Budda's Satay. Status: Certified Open. 1001 Woodward Ave #105.

2) CORKTOWN—Batch Brewing Company opened last night (take a look inside). The brewery kicked off their first event with eight nano-brewed beers on tap, snacks, and live music. Status: Soft Open. 1400 Porter Street.

3) NEW CENTER—The Zenith owners' new venture, The Wrecktory Club, debuts tonight with heavy metal karaoke beginning at 9 p.m. Owner Robert Jasper foresees the space being used for concerts, film screenings, and private events. Status: Soft Open. 3011 W Grand Boulevard.

4) CORKTOWN—Collaborative beer company Brew Detroit kicked off their three-day Grand Opening celebration on Thursday. The event continues through Saturday with live music, craft beer, and food provided by The Mean Weenie and DelectabowlStatus: Certified Open. 1400 Abbott Street.