"A pocket-sized wine cave tucked into the alley behind the beautifully restored Siren Hotel offering interesting pours of biodynamic wine alongside food items such as focaccia-like tomato pies and decadent housemade ice cream, creating an intimate, wine-forward tasting atmosphere." - Serena Maria Daniels
"The Siren Hotel has numerous ways to impress that special someone. Start at Candy Bar for the vintage, glam decor and a nostalgic cocktail. Hang out with a glass of wine and records at Paramita Sound. Then, if you’re ready to show off your talents, take your brave companion to Sid Gold’s Request Room and serenade them during piano karaoke." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Projected opening: Mid-February. An intimate wine bar by beverage professional Nick Arone that will emphasize natural and biodynamic wines and will feature a cocktail menu and light food options such as olives, tomato pies, and a rotation of ice cream. This is Arone’s first solo project; he previously worked as a bartender on the opening team at Vecino, had a stint at the Candy Bar (also within the Siren), and worked as a barista at the former Astro Coffee and Strange Matter Coffee in Lansing." - Serena Maria Daniels
"A boutique hotel staging a tailgate in the adjacent Pocket Park with happy hour drink specials, a pop-up kitchen by the Side Biscuit serving wings, pizza logs and fries from midafternoon into the evening, and lobby pop-ups and local DJs contributing to a social, party-forward vibe." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Albena, opened by Chef Garrett Lipar and Tiffany Lipar in 2018, offered a unique dining experience with a focus on minimalist, Michigan-centered ingredients. Despite its innovative approach, the restaurant faced challenges due to its location in the Siren Hotel in downtown Detroit, which limited visibility and customer traffic. The restaurant was known for its holistic dining approach, eliminating refined grains, sugars, and seed oils, which were not widely embraced by all guests. Ultimately, Albena closed permanently in March 2019, marking the end of this chapter for Lipar." - Will Reaume