Exciting New Businesses in Park Shelton

**HazenPingree** · August-26-09, 12:59 PM

Who has checked out the latest additions to Midtown?

The second Good Girls Go to Paris [[GGGTP) establishment has opened in the Park Shelton. It looks beautiful, and is a sit down restaurant. If the first GGGTP is any indicator, this location should be fantastic!

In addition, a new book store called Leopold's has opened next door to the new GGGTP! I stopped by yesterday and dropped some coin. Even though I've only been there once, I already love the place. They seem to specialize in art books, graphic novels, and local literature, and have a great selection of said materials. Also, the owner seems extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

Way to go!

**HazenPingree** · August-26-09, 01:00 PM

I just found this:
http://www.leopoldsbooks.com/

**dcmorrison12** · August-26-09, 01:33 PM

I LOVE GGGTP at the New Midtown Location. It's right across the street from me and the food is incredible!

**HazenPingree** · August-26-09, 02:46 PM

Yeah, Torya over at GGGTP does a great job! Has anyone else checked out Leopold's?

**Quonset Hut** · August-26-09, 04:40 PM

So, will they be closed Mondays like most places I want to go? Hub Bike Shop, Avalon Breads, MOCAD all closed Mondays, which is the only time I'm down there...

**French777** · August-26-09, 05:24 PM

I believe the DIA and Historical are both closed mondays. Good Girls Go To Paris is EXCELLENT!!!

**dtowncitylover** · August-26-09, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by andylinn

I just found this:
http://www.leopoldsbooks.com/

If there's going to be a used bookstore there that isn't as massive and John King, you'll see me there often...

**texorama** · August-26-09, 05:58 PM

Proximity to the museum is a major plus here ... lots of museum visitors want to spend money in the area but have generally had very few choices.

**choquant** · August-26-09, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by dtowncitylover

If there's going to be a used bookstore there that isn't as massive and John King, you'll see me there often...

It's actually new books, but it does have a great selection, especially for those of us who like graphic novels and art books. They also have novels and nonfiction and will be getting in a good-size selection of magazines. [[I am personally excited for Bitch magazine; the owner of the shop said he is getting some more "alternative" magazines as well as mainstream ones.)

**Gsgeorge** · August-26-09, 06:24 PM

What are the hours for GGGTP & Leopolds?

**dtowncitylover** · August-26-09, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by choquant

It's actually new books, but it does have a great selection, especially for those of us who like graphic novels and art books. They also have novels and nonfiction and will be getting in a good-size selection of magazines. [[I am personally excited for Bitch magazine; the owner of the shop said he is getting some more "alternative" magazines as well as mainstream ones.)

Well, I'm just happy it is an independent bookstore.

**gnome** · August-26-09, 09:48 PM

GsG, I looked on the GGGtp facebook page and:

Location:Park Shelton [[ 15 E. Kirby- On Woodward)
Detroit, MI, 48202 Phone:1-877-PARIS-CREPES Mon - Thurs:7:00 am - 8:00 pm Fri - Sat:7:00 am - 10:00 pm Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

**Gsgeorge** · August-27-09, 01:27 AM

thanks gnome!

**HazenPingree** · August-28-09, 01:33 PM

So, has anyone gone since the original post?

**casscorridor** · August-28-09, 11:59 PM

good girls is great! i love it. i was in there at 9 PM and it was packed!!! full of college students. also a good place to get coffee, not just crepes

i love that it is sitdown, and that a new book store, Leopolds, opened next door.

all of this, in addition to more coming soons... Starter's Bar and Grill, Fatburger, Bohemia all on Woodward and Shangri-La on Cass.

It seems Midtown is one of the only places in Metro Detroit that is still growing amist a depression economy. I think that if/when the economy recovers, the growth here and in the core of the city will continue to accelerate and outpace the suburbs by a wide margin.

You can see the seeds of a truely great urban city in these pockets of vibrant activity. There isn't much room in between these places, and transit will connect the dots.

**Kathleen** · August-29-09, 12:29 PM

Stopped by GGGTP today. The place is bright and open and nicely decorated. Enjoyed a tasty crepe!! Recommended!!

Also checked out Leopold's. Although most of the books are not exactly my taste, I can see possibly shopping there for gifts for my sons and husband.

I wish both ventures the best and hope that the local residents will patronize them and spread the word.