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Hudson Cafe Opens In Detroit

DETROIT (WWJ) - A popular breakfast spot in downtown Detroit, once shut down, has reopened under a new name and ownership.

CityBeat Reporter Vickie Thomas spoke with Hudson Cafe co-owner Maurice Wiggins.

"It brought that history, and that is what you want to do - you have to tie into the history of Detroit - because we have beautiful history," said Wiggins.

"The stigma of downtown with folks from the suburbs is sometimes like, 'I don't know', and I had to convince him," said Wiggins of his partner in the restaurant."But once he saw the space, saw the different things ... all the businesses ... he said, 'you may have something here.'"

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing helped cut the ribbon at the new Hudson Cafe and praised the young entrepreneurs: "They are right in the heart of the city, and this is a growth area, and it's an area that is close to me - I am sure I'll be spending some time over here," added Mayor Bing.

"...(these people) have made major commitments from a financial standpoint and their time they are hiring people from the city of Detroit - I understand they have about 25 employees," said Mayor Bing.

The Hudson Cafe is located right across the street from the old Hudson's Store on Woodward.

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