A few tidbits to tide you over until Model D returns on July 14:
A pain in the you-know-what since February 2008 is about be rectified: I-75 between Rosa Parks Blvd. and Clark St. will re-open on July 2. Read more about the overall progress at the $240 million Gateway Project -- of which the freeway reconstruction is part --
here.
Compuware launched an Eastern Market AM Fresh Farm Stand in its building's atrium that will run every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October. Expect locally-grown fruits and vegetables as well as those sourced from further away. Organic oatmeal, wheat and other grains, dried peas and beans, honey, and maple syrup, all from Michigan sources, will also be available.
Compuware is also working with Eastern Market to explore the possibility of opening up a small grocery store in the building. They are asking people that live and/or work downtown to take
this survey to determine product mix and demographic information of potential customers. Do it today -- it goes off-line on July 1.
PJ's Lager House in Corktown has added food to its mix of booze and music. Gilmore's Grill operates from the back patio on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until close. The menu includes botanas, hamburgers and veggie burgers, chicken wings and hot dogs.
The Lager House is at 1254 Michigan Ave. Call 313-961-4668.
Sources: Michigan Department of Transportation, Compuware and PJ Ryder, PJ's Lager House
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
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