Joe Louis Southern Kitchen officially opened the doors to its newest location in downtown Detroit recently, celebrating the grand opening of its third restaurant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bedrock’s 1528 Woodward Avenue property.
The celebration marks the newest chapter for the family-owned restaurant, honoring one of Detroit’s greatest champions. The approximately 4,000 square-foot restaurant brings its sought-after Southern-style comfort food and tribute to boxing legend Joe Louis to the center of Detroit.
Joining Joe Louis Southern Kitchen’s Midtown and Southfield locations, the Woodward Avenue restaurant is the brand’s first to feature a full bar and an open- air patio along Detroit’s most bustling street. Designed for both everyday dining and downtown gatherings, the space pairs warm, comfortable hospitality with visual tributes to Joe Louis, featuring archival photographs and milestones from his boxing career.
The grand opening celebration featured remarks from Co-CEO’s Joe Louis Barrow II and Johnny Cannon, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, Jared Fleisher, CEO of Bedrock and Dr. Stuart Kirschenbaum, former Michigan Boxing Commissioner, along with other Detroit community and sports leaders who joined the celebration. Joe Louis Southern Kitchen will have a staff of approximately 35 employees, with seating for more than 100 guests.
The restaurant will be open daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., with extended hours until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturdays. Weekend nights will feature house and &B DJs, making it a natural destination for guests attending late night events at Comerica Park, Ford Field and Little Caesars Arena.
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