Rose’s Fine Food Is Returning to the East Side After a Two-Year Slumber | Eater Detroit
"After closing in April 2023, the diner’s owner, Molly Mitchell, plans to reopen in late May and intends to keep much of what made it beloved since its 2014 debut. The spot earned early national accolades from Bon Appétit for its locally sourced menu and employee-forward ethos, and Mitchell says she wants to restore the earnest, pre-pandemic diner vibe that included a vegetable-garden patio and picnic tables. During COVID the operation shifted to curbside and online ordering, added a bottle shop and to-go sandwiches, and for the relaunch Mitchell plans to pair returning staples with new strategies—using the space at night for pop-ups and chef residencies, collaborating with local producers (including a diner-themed chocolate line featuring a rose-custard paczki flavor), and selling a signature pancake mix to help fund reopening. She’s also leaning into her Polish roots for the next menu, has been engaging the community via her Substack for feedback, and aims to provide a neighborhood-focused space much like the original." - Serena Maria Daniels
