HARMONIE PARK — Vertical Detroit is now aiming for a mid-October debut. [Crain's]
CASS CORRIDOR — Bottle shop 8 Degrees Plato has run into a few pesky delays, which will throw off their projected opening by approximately two weeks. This puts the estimated opening date around late August or early September. [EaterWire]
HAZEL PARK — There's a lot of plumbing and cement pouring going on at Cellarmen's. The brewery even has a custom-made table. [Facebook]
ROYAL OAK — Diamond Jim Brady's Detroit (*cough* Royal Oak) is slated to open in late September. [Oakland Press]
DOWNTOWN — Drought is aiming for a soft opening next week. The retail counter and decals are already in place at the Dime Building suite. [EaterWire]
BIRMINGHAM — Metro Detroit's second Roasting Plant location is dead, according to a tipster. The former Biggby shop is once again available for lease. [EaterWire]
JEFFERSON CHALMERS — Coffee and (___) is moving on to its commercial kitchen build-out with a fancy, new three compartment sink. [Facebook]