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After much anticipation, the new location of Rock City Eatery opened yesterday at 4216 Woodward Ave. The project to move chef Nikita Sanches’ restaurant from Hamtramck to Midtown took some time, but now the public can enjoy the newly renovated dining room and bar.
Traces of the former Bangkok Cuisine are gone, and the space now has an industrial, rock and roll vibe. Exposed brick walls, concrete floors, splashes of orange, and moody concert photos lend to the feeling.
Here, Eater photographers Michelle and Chris Gerard tour Rock City Eatery on opening night.
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Rock City Eatery opens Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.