Jack Thomas

Detroit

Associate Editor at Hour Detroit

associate editor at @Hour_Detroit

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Articles

The Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery to Open This June

2 weeks ago | hourdetroit.com | Jack Thomas

A new destination, inspired by the charming oyster bars of Charleston and the relaxing elegance of Napa Valley, plans to open soon in the Village of Franklin. After an extensive renovation, The Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery is slated for a June 10 grand opening in a historic 1848 carriage house at 32760 Franklin Road. Oysters have a storied history in Franklin — the concept pays homage to the village’s early settlers, many of whom migrated from New England.
Sozai Closes, Chef Sato to Return to Pacific Northwest

2 weeks ago | hourdetroit.com | Jack Thomas

Sozai, an award-winning restaurant in Clawson that put both sustainable sushi and omakase dining on the map in metro Detroit closed after less than five years of operations. Chef-owner Hajime Sato announced the news in an Instagram post Sunday night. Sato said he, along with family, will be returning to the Pacific Northwest. The restaurant’s last night of service was Saturday, April 26.
The White Stripes to Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

2 weeks ago | hourdetroit.com | Jack Thomas

Detroit’s own Jack and Meg White have finally achieved Rock and Roll Hall of Fame status. The news was announced Sunday night.
Pocket Change Opens Near Eastern Market

2 weeks ago | hourdetroit.com | Jack Thomas

Blink and you might miss it — the main outdoor identifier for this place is a red neon sign that simply reads “COCKTAILS.” But head on up to the second floor and you’ll find Pocket Change, a brand-new cocktail bar located just across Gratiot from Eastern Market.
Q&A: Chef Sarah Welch Moves Onto Next Chapter

3 weeks ago | hourdetroit.com | Jack Thomas

A week ago, in a surprise announcement first reported by Eater, Sarah Welch said she was planning to leave her role as executive chef at Marrow. For the next chapter of her culinary career, she’s headed north — to Traverse City with her husband Cameron Rolka, to start a new restaurant. Rolka is executive chef at Mink, a Corktown oyster bar, where Welch is a partner.
Local Landmarks: Michigan Champion Bebb Oak

3 weeks ago | hourdetroit.com | Jack Thomas

Near the busy intersection of Auburn and Livernois in Rochester Hills is a massive tree. A sign nearby reads: “Michigan Champion Bebb Oak — Our Bebb Oak is over 200 years old and may be the largest in America!”Intrigued by this sign, we contacted Rochester Hills Museum Manager Pat McKay for some facts and figures. Bebb oak trees are a naturally occurring hybrid of two different oak species — white oak and bur oak.
What’s Cooking? Dining News for April 2025

3 weeks ago | hourdetroit.com | Jack Thomas

Little Ghost Plans Early Summer Opening in FerndaleWhen we included this upcoming eatery on our 2025 Restaurants on Our Radar list, it didn’t even have a name yet. But the idea was enough to make our mouths water — a fast casual spot serving up the perfect sandwich: Grey Ghost’s juicy double patty on a sesame seed bun with melted American cheese, caramelized onions, and secret sauce. And earlier this month, the name dropped: Little Ghost (which made us think of a certain White Stripes song).
Restaurant Report: Highlands

1 month ago | hourdetroit.com | Jack Thomas

For the better part of the past 48 years, the top two floors of Michigan’s tallest building have been a place to eat, drink, and celebrate special occasions. But depending on the Renaissance Center’s fate, it could all be reduced to a memory. When chef Shawn McClain opened Highlands in 2019, it was the third eatery to occupy the RenCen’s 71st and 72nd floors.
Detroit’s ‘Vernal’ Exhibition Blurs Nature and Art

1 month ago | hourdetroit.com | Jack Thomas

Looking to ring in spring with contemporary art? Buffalo Prescott, a Detroit-based arts organization nearing its one-year anniversary, just unveiled its latest exhibition: “Vernal.”The mix of paintings, video, immersive soft sculpture installations, and collage was created by a group of local artists, including Buffalo Prescott’s four artists-in-residence.
New Brewery ‘Roars’ into Detroit for Marche du Nain Rouge

1 month ago | hourdetroit.com | Jack Thomas

A veteran- and Black-owned brewery, Roar Brewing Co. is planning its soft opening this Sunday, March 23, in Midtown. But it won’t just be any Sunday: the annual Marche du Nain Rouge parade will be marching by on the same day. Billed as the first Black-owned brewery to open in Detroit, Roar Brewing Co. is the latest concept from local entrepreneur Evan Fay, who also owns Café Noir and Chloë Monroe Galleries on the city’s North End.