Ye Olde Butcher's Shoppe.

**stasu1213** · October-11-10, 08:55 AM

Has anyone an idea when the Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe will open. I drive past the building every day and there is no signs of progress in it.

**StubbyStone** · October-11-10, 09:06 AM

yes, i've been wondering about this myself... the store itself looks like it's ready to do business, i'm wondering if they're waiting on the city for whatever licenses or permits they need to go forward...

**menckensghost** · October-11-10, 10:25 AM

Yeah . . . I'm beginning to wonder if this is some kind of movie set, like the pork store in The Sopranos. It has looked ready to open for months and months, yet I have never seen any activity inside. If anyone has any info please share it.

**mbshan** · October-11-10, 11:09 AM

I walk by this store every day. It's by no means ready to open. Also, there hasn't been anyone over there working for weeks! There was one day a couple weeks ago where the owners were there washing windows but that's been it.

**menckensghost** · October-11-10, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by mbshan

I walk by this store every day. It's by no means ready to open. Also, there hasn't been anyone over there working for weeks! There was one day a couple weeks ago where the owners were there washing windows but that's been it.

Have only driven by at 25 or 30 mph and at that speed it looks ready. I have never seen any activity inside tho. I want a butcher shop to which I can walk. A Woodward produce market would be even better . . .

**Pcm** · October-11-10, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by menckensghost

A Woodward produce market would be even better . . .

Have you tried Kim's Produce down the street?

They're located at 4200 Woodward Ave.

DetroitDad · October-11-10, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by Pcm

Have you tried Kim's Produce down the street?

They're located at 4200 Woodward Ave.

Right across from the McDonald's with the nice drapes in the windows.

**Zacha341** · October-13-10, 08:34 AM

Kims is great! I try to go there when I can. Great people!! Great products!

Originally Posted by Pcm

Have you tried Kim's Produce down the street?

They're located at 4200 Woodward Ave.

**detroitbob** · October-11-10, 11:17 AM

Hadn't thought about probable city permit snafu's...saw a guy working inside a couple of weeks ago and circled around the block, parked, and by the time I got to the front he had disappeared into the back area. Knocked on the windows/door but no luck. The place looks 'ready to go' ...all it needs is merchandise.

**lo_to_d** · October-11-10, 11:50 AM

Their insurance company is fighting a claim that stemmed from sewer backup.

**stasu1213** · October-11-10, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by lo_to_d

Their insurance company is fighting a claim that stemmed from sewer backup.

Is that the reason why the store is not open? Is it for the owner is still waiting on the okay from the city. If so, the city need to hire more inspector to go out to these small businesses to give them the green light. That would be the encouragement for more businesses to open up in the D

**REL** · October-13-10, 01:05 AM

What I had heard, specifically, was indeed about a *raw* sewage backup. The person gestured about a foot of liquid on the floor. Just passing along what I heard.

BTW, Kim's Produce doesn't have any drapes in the windows, but she does have a great store and she recently got in a ton of new merchandise.

**Johnlodge** · October-13-10, 07:41 AM

Ever wondered where "Ye" came from? Dictionary.com had an article on it just the other day.

http://hotword.dictionary.com/want-t...f27fdcfd88%2C0

**Zacha341** · October-13-10, 08:38 AM

I have been watching it too... no activity. They best hurry up and get something going in there before the vulchers [[er-uh, I mean 'scrappers') start to circle... they can smell a building un-occupied or too long un-attended down wind a mile away!

Originally Posted by stasu1213

Has anyone an idea when the Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe will open. I drive past the building every day and there is no signs of progress in it.

**ScienceFair** · October-13-10, 09:25 AM

Regarding scrappers, the building is stil occupied and there are people in the store just about every other day. The store is just not open for business yet.

I would also like to jump on the Kim's Produce bandwagon. Awesome sandwich wraps and cheesecake!

**Pcm** · October-13-10, 10:26 AM

The wraps are amazing.

Please, everyone shop there when you can! I don't want to have to shop at U-Foods ever again! Kim's is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood, and exactly what I needed. They capture all of my grocery dollars.

**trotwood** · November-17-10, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Pcm

The wraps are amazing.

Please, everyone shop there when you can! I don't want to have to shop at U-Foods ever again! Kim's is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood, and exactly what I needed. They capture all of my grocery dollars.

I had an appointment in the area&stopped in Kim's afterwards.
I have to say it's very nice. Not as wide of a selection as I'd like but very clean,produce looks good,and the service was 5star all the way. I'll try the wraps when I go back again.
I'm very happy to see such a nice shop in that area.

**Zacha341** · November-17-10, 09:38 PM

I love Kims!! I try to give them my business as much as possible. They have a great cheesecake sliced individual to go. And recently they've had great brussel sprouts. Great place, great people!!!

Originally Posted by trotwood

I had an appointment in the area&stopped in Kim's afterwards.
I have to say it's very nice. Not as wide of a selection as I'd like but very clean,produce looks good,and the service was 5star all the way. I'll try the wraps when I go back again.
I'm very happy to see such a nice shop in that area.

**trotwood** · November-19-10, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Zacha341

I love Kims!! I try to give them my business as much as possible. They have a great cheesecake sliced individual to go. And recently they've had great brussel sprouts. Great place, great people!!!

Well now I'll have to put the cheesecake on my list too lol.
You're right about the people. I'm not sure if the brunette who waited on me was the owner or not but she was a delightfully cheerful woman. I told her that you here on DetroitYes are very fond of the shop. She was happy to hear about the good reviews you all are giving Kim's Produce.

**mbshan** · November-15-10, 10:31 AM

well, something happened! folks have been inside working most of the weekend. now, a floor expoxy truck just pulled up!!!!!! YEA!

**DetroitPlanner** · November-15-10, 10:41 AM

Today I noticed something called the State Street Market and Deli. It is on Washington next to the Book Cadillac. I am going to try to make a walk to it this week. Its kind of funny because I noticed it right after looking at the old Quizno's and wondering to myself 'with all these hotel rooms and condos here, why hasn't anyone used this space for a small market!'

**BrushStart** · November-15-10, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by DetroitPlanner

Today I noticed something called the State Street Market and Deli. It is on Washington next to the Book Cadillac. I am going to try to make a walk to it this week. Its kind of funny because I noticed it right after looking at the old Quizno's and wondering to myself 'with all these hotel rooms and condos here, why hasn't anyone used this space for a small market!'

Unfortunately, that place is much more liquor store than it is grocery store/deli.

**REL** · November-15-10, 11:33 AM

There will be a grocery store opening in the same building as the Washington Square Apartments [[formerly the Trolley Plaza?). They have been doing a lot of work there recently. If you're at the ground level, it'll be to the left of you.

bartock · November-15-10, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by BrushStart

Unfortunately, that place is much more liquor store than it is grocery store/deli.

I've gotten gyros from there before. It is one of those places that feels more tense than it should. Selling fruits and veggies is a nice touch, though.