Broderick Grille

**det** · July-26-15, 07:33 PM

Does anyone know if this fell through? The main floor of the Broderick Tower has appeared to be under construction for a long time with no progress.

**detroitbob** · July-26-15, 08:38 PM

It supposedly is a Mike Higgins project...based on that alone, lets see, oh, somewhere between now and never.

**SyGolden48236** · July-27-15, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by det

Does anyone know if this fell through? The main floor of the Broderick Tower has appeared to be under construction for a long time with no progress.

Higgins will complete the Broderick Grille as soon as he is done with his other major project which is converting the Leland Hotel into a Ritz Carlton. There is only so much working capital, you know.

**bailey** · July-27-15, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by SyGolden48236

Higgins will complete the Broderick Grille as soon as he is done with his other major project which is converting the Leland Hotel into a Ritz Carlton. There is only so much working capital, you know.

from 2012

The Broderick Tower will be home to a 175-seat restaurant called The Broderick Grill, a 40-seat wine bar called La Cave and an 80-seat yet-to-be named biergarten.

Mike Higgins, president of Detroit-based Broderick Restaurant Group, said the increasing number of people working and living in the city prompted the decision to open the new restaurants.

Higgins said the company spent about $600,000 to build all three restaurants, which are expected to open by mid-February.

"We are right in the middle of the entertainment district, and we have the Detroit Opera House, Fillmore Theater and Music Hall within a two-block radius," Higgins said. "There are even more restaurants coming to the area, but I think there will be a need for them."

The fact that space remains empty is sort of shocking....considering all the money he's spent on getting it open. lol.

**dtowncitylover** · July-27-15, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by SyGolden48236

Higgins will complete the Broderick Grille as soon as he is done with his other major project which is converting the Leland Hotel into a Ritz Carlton. There is only so much working capital, you know.

Is that true? I haven't heard about that.

My question is that why is there a need for three restaurants, two of which are alcohol-centric, needed for one building? What about a haberdasher? Pet store? Home goods?

**Honky Tonk** · July-27-15, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by dtowncitylover

Is that true? I haven't heard about that.

My question is that why is there a need for three restaurants, two of which are alcohol-centric, needed for one building? What about a haberdasher? Pet store? Home goods?

Why is there a need to serve hard liquor in a men's barber shop?

**Eric_c** · July-27-15, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Honky Tonk

Why is there a need to serve hard liquor in a men's barber shop?

Who does that?

**mikeg19** · July-27-15, 12:01 PM

This one really is puzzling. At least lease the space to a restaurateur to build it out and bring in revenue. I really don't get how letting it sit is a plus.

**eliboyer** · July-27-15, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by bailey

from 2012

The fact that space remains empty is sort of shocking....considering all the money he's spent on getting it open. lol.

For the record, $600K for 3 bars/restaurants of that size is nothing. As someone in the business, he needs at least 3x that number to complete these projects.