Red
Wings defenseman Chris Chelios has opened a second location of his
Cheli’s Chili Bar at 47 E. Adams, at Grand Circus Park and a slapshot
away from Comerica Park and Ford Field.
The 6,000-square-foot chili bar, housed in the 1880s Tudor-style
Women’s Exchange Building, covers two stories, with the capacity to
hold about 450 patrons. It also has a private mezzanine level
exclusively reserved for Chelios and his friends.
Catering to sports lovers, Cheli’s will display 38 42-inch plasma
TVs. When the Red Wings are playing all TVs will be tuned in, but on
any other day you can have any of the TVs turned to the sporting event of
your choice. “We are very accommodating,” says Megan Soroka, opening
manager for Cheli’s.
The chili served at Cheli’s comes from Chelios’ original family
recipe and will be served several ways, including 3-way and 4-way with
many hot sauces and sides to choose from. Other favorites include the
baby back ribs and house nachos.
They hope to add a rooftop patio by summer. The third floor will be used for office and residential space.
During the day Cheli’s will be family oriented, but after 9 p.m. no
one under the age of 21 will be permitted. Currently, Cheli’s is only
open for drinks. Hours are from 5 p.m. till 2 a.m. Plans are to open
the kitchen this week, and the regular hours will be 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Monday through Saturday, and Sunday from noon till 2 a.m.
Source: Megan Soroka, opening manager for Cheli’s Chili Bar
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