Central Kitchen + Bar American Gastropub Coming To Downtown Detroit
By Edward Cardenas
DETROIT (CBS Detroit) - A new restaurant will be coming to the edge of Campus Martius Park that will feature contemporary, American cuisine in a setting that reflects and celebrates architectural history of Detroit.
Central Kitchen + Bar announced Thursday that it will be coming to the First National Building at 660 Woodward Ave this summer. The 3,028-square-foot restaurant will open on the Cadillac Square side of the Bedrock Real Estate Services-owned building.
"We could not be more excited to help breathe life back into this space and open our doors in the heart of the city," said Dennis Archer, Jr., who is opening the restaurant with Christopher Brochert and partner and general manager Ken Karam. "We have incredible partners - from Bedrock to our design and culinary teams - with a shared commitment to growing the city's food scene in a way that is inclusive and accessible to every kind of diner."
Construction on the 130-seat restaurant indoors, and patio seating for 24, is already underway. Central's design combines a mix of the history of the building, and modern "ubranity," with vintage crystal, reclaimed searchlights and an open kitchen, according to developers.
"From the layout and décor to the eclectic menu, Central Kitchen + Bar is another unique dining concept people will only be able to experience in downtown Detroit," said Dan Mullen, Bedrock's Vice President of Leasing and Development, said in a release. "Dennis Archer, Jr. and his team are creating an inviting atmosphere with great food and drinks in a prime location. We can't wait for them to open their doors."
Executive Chef Christina Stanco is designing an "upscale, classic bar menu" for lunch and dinner with dishes including house blend ground beef, freshly baked bread, seasonally inspired salads and fresh fish and lamb.
"Central Kitchen + Bar is focused on classic, American fare with a sophisticated and modern upgrade," said Stanco, a Michigan native of Michigan, who worked in Denver before returning to Metro Detroit where she most recently worked at Cafe ML in Bloomfield Township.
