Opening Report: Pie Five Pizza Now Serving in Southfield; Blackfinn Poised for Grand Opening

SOUTHFIELD — Pie Five Pizza's first of many Michigan locations debuted Friday in Southfield. In addition to locations in Southfield City Centre and West Bloomfield, franchise owners J.D. Draper and John Draper II are exploring options in Dan Gilbert's buildings downtown. "We hoped to open there first, but that deal slowed up a little bit," John Draper says. They expect to reveal a location in the city by fall. Status: Certified Open. 24532 W 12 Mile. [Freep]

PARTRIDGE CREEK — Blackfinn Ameripub begins soft openings today with a grand opening slated for June 4. The gastropub filled the space formerly occupied by Rojo Mexican Bistro. Status: Soft Open. 17380 Hall Road, Clinton Township. [Crain's]