Recently, many local stores have opened and closed. The following is a partial list of businesses that have changed in the Hometown Life area.
Are we missing one? We of course try to capture as many starts and finishes as possible, but that can be tricky. If there’s a store worth listing in a future update, feel free to drop us a line and we’ll consider it for a future review.
Roger and Rod’s barbershop closed in July after 58 years of operation. Located at 36232 Five Mile, the store is known for its casual barbershop vibe and souvenir wall. There have been many tourists here over the years, and one in particular: Muhammad Ali visited the store decades ago when he was in the area.
Last month, another longtime business also closed its doors: the Old Mexican restaurant, which serves up the latest in a former home at 28407 Five Mile. The restaurant served Mexican cuisine for 45 years until its owners decided to retire and close in July.
Urban Air is opening this summer in Livonia, a place of great adventure for all ages. The entertainment area offers a variety of activities, including a climbing wall, trampoline, bumper cars and more. Housed in a new building at 30090 Plymouth Road, the center offers ample space for single-parent families as well as birthday parties and corporate events.
If you’re more into staying put and playing video games, there’s also a new place in town. Arcade 707 is designed to entertain and scare guests. Located in an open-air mall on the Ann Arbor trail between Newburgh and Ann Arbor Road, the arcade offers a variety of 80s and 90s retro games, all in a setting that makes Freddy Krueger happy.
Before you go out in fear, be sure to eat enough. This can be done by visiting the newly opened Tubby’s spin-off store at New Five Villages 37621 Five Mile Mall. This classic Metro Detroit store specializes in hot and cold appetizers and side dishes.
If you’re looking for a way to get around all those shops in town, be sure to check out the new home of Dick Scott Freedom PowerSports. The motorcycle shop recently moved from its former home on Plymouth Road to the Mid 5 Center on the southwest corner of Five Mile and Middlebelt.
Kura Sushi recently opened at 26425 Novi Road in a former T-Mobile store. The restaurant uses the technology of serving sushi and other dishes on a carousel. In addition to the constantly moving conveyor belt, the robots dispensed drinks to customers at their booth.
The Play Mania store opened earlier this summer at Middlebelt’s former auto parts store in Napa. The center offers a variety of entertainment options, including video games, bumper cars and inflatable rides. The center plans to introduce more permanent play structures in the coming months.
The Pet Supplies Plus store in Livonia has closed at 3113 Orchard Lake. A store 14 miles south closed this summer. Other locations in the area remain open, including Livonia, Novi, Canton Township, Redford Township, Milford, South Lyon and Bloomfield Township.
Bakehouse 46 has reopened, albeit in new premises. The store is now located at 250 W. Maple. The creation of Blake’s, Bakehouse 46 specializes in baked goods, donuts and drinks at each of its locations. He also has stores in Plymouth, Rochester and Ann Arbor.
After indulging in pastries, head outside for a salad. The first Sweetgreen restaurant in Michigan opened in early August and offers healthy lunch and dinner options. Additional stores are expected to open in Troy and Ann Arbor in the future.
The Lyon’s Den bookstore has recently closed in the center of South Lyon. The store at 116 East Lake Street closed this summer after selling books for decades.
Also closed is the Wrapped and Sent Transit Store at 21204 Pontiac Trail. Known for associating customers with delivery through multiple delivery services, as well as mailbox rentals and other logistics services. The store closed earlier this summer after 11 years in the community.
A&W reopened at its longtime home at 30732 Grand River in early August after being closed for the season. A&W reopened at its longtime home at 30732 Grand River in early August after being closed for the season. A&W вновь открылся в своем давнем доме по адресу 30732 Гранд-Ривер в начале августа после закрытия на сезон. A&W reopened in its old home at 30732 Grand River in early August after closing for the season. A&W 在本赛季关闭后于8 月初在其位于Grand River 30732 的老家重新开业。 A&W will close this season at its Grand River 30732 location on August 8th. A&W вновь открылись в своем доме на Гранд-Ривер 30732 в начале августа после закрытия сезона. A&W reopens at its home at 30732 Grand River in early August after being closed for the season. Now operated by a new owner, the drive-up serves all the classic A&W foods such as burgers, fries and the classic root beer float. Now operated by a new owner, the drive-up serves all the classic A&W foods such as burgers, fries and the classic root beer float. В заведении теперь работает новый владелец, здесь подают все классические блюда A&W, такие как гамбургеры, картофель фри и классическое рутбир. The restaurant now has a new owner and serves all the classic A&W dishes, such as hamburgers, fries and classic root beer.现在由一位新老板经营，这家免下车服务供应所有经典的A&W 食品，例如汉堡、薯条和经典的根汁啤酒。 Now it’s a one-stop shop for new owners, and it’s a company that supplies all the classic A&W food, such as 汉堡, 薯条, and classic 根汁 beer. В этом сервисе, которым теперь управляет новый владелец, подают все классические угощения A&W, такие как гамбургеры, картофель фри и классическое корневое пиво. Now under new ownership, this restaurant serves all the classic A&W treats like hamburgers, fries and classic root beer.
Contact Correspondent David Veselenak at dveselenak@hometownlife.com or call 734-678-6728. Follow him on Twitter @davidveselenak.