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FOOD TV — Fans can watch Red Hots Coney Island's transformation on Food Network's American Diner Revival at 10:30 p.m. this Friday or you can always check out the drastically different interior now. [Facebook]
PATIO WATCH — The Detroit Opera House's seasonal Sky Deck reopened last weekend and could be the perfect place to watch the upcoming fireworks display. [Facebook/Curbed]
CURBED CUTS — Updated renderings of the green space slated for a parking lot across from Republic and soon-to-open Parks & Rec were revealed this week. The park will feature food trucks, a restaurant, and concert venue a la Campus Martius. [Curbed]
THE CHAINS — Even more Checkers are headed for Southeast Michigan. Franchisees Jason Amell and his father Paul Amell will open their ninth restaurant at 16511 Harper Avenue next week, and plan to build between three and five more locations within the next several years. [EaterWire]