  Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 205 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
Eph McNally’s Deli, a Corktown institution, will be opening a second location downtown this summer. Costumers should expect the same quality sandwiches, soups, salads and bread pudding in the new spot as at the original location; furthermore, nothing will change at the original location. Co-owner Tom Arndt states, “We’re leaving it exactly the same as it is now.” Eph’s Downtown will be located at 608 Woodward, just north of Congress and the under-redevelopment Vinton Building. Arndt explains the motivation to expand their sandwich empire as, “the beautiful renovation of Campus Martius Park.” The dining room will seat 70; July 1 is the targeted opening date http://www.modeldmedia.com/dev elopmentnews/ephs44.aspx | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1045 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18 |
awesome. mmm, pickels | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 5866 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.242.213.167 |
Apparently they heard that Histeric is moving... | ||
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar Post Number: 29 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 35.8.144.6 |
Wow, a July 1 opening seems pretty ambitious. I love their food though, and cant wait until it is literally right out the doorstep of my office. | ||
Hoog Member Username: Hoog Post Number: 619 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.59.9.34 |
Damn spell check | ||
Toolbox Member Username: Toolbox Post Number: 904 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.184.29.148 |
Not really, 608 was a resturant previously and work has been happening for a while now. I just hope the waitstaff is as surley as the original location. | ||
Caseyc Member Username: Caseyc Post Number: 582 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 206.18.111.5 |
I can't wait to go in and sit by myself at a table for four, thereby incurring the wrath of all who toil within said establishment....will they have tap water? | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1489 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10 |
Don't worry, they charge extra for single eaters... | ||
Rsa Member Username: Rsa Post Number: 844 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.217.228.170 |
lol @ casey. i think you should try sharing w/out paying extra ;) bit of a commute for you tho, eh? | ||
Rustic Member Username: Rustic Post Number: 2418 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 130.132.177.245 |
Costumers prefer to dress their own sandwiches ... | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 480 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.228.212 |
So whats up with Foran's Pub just to the north (or west, whatever it is)? I thought I saw somewhere that the place is for sale, and during SBXL, the place was just trashed (not sure if it was from overuse that weekend or that's its typical condition lately). Foran's, although narrow, could be such a great spot. The high, barrel-roofed ceilings are dramatic, and if the place was done up right, could be a really terrific pub. | ||
Erikd Member Username: Erikd Post Number: 619 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.242.214.106 |
I always liked this place, and now I will be able to go there on a regular basis. Good news... | ||
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner Post Number: 93 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 63.85.13.248 |
Will they have a drive thru in their new location? If not, how can I make them put one in? (just kiddin') | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 727 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.76.202.10 |
I'm glad to hear about the opening, but I hope that Eph's will continue the great historical Downtown tradition of maintaining proper business hours. I expect them to open at 10 AM and close at 4:30; not a minute past. God forbid anyone to come home from work, change clothes and grab a bite to eat at a CBD restaurant! Personally, my desire is to have as many non-options as possible when it comes to feeding my face in Downtown Detroit past five o'clock. If Eph's maintains all that makes their Corktown location great, but honors Downtown's rich traditions (like respectful Jimmy John's and Starbuck's) then they will thrive and prosper. Just bein' serious. | ||
Histeric Member Username: Histeric Post Number: 703 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.61.194.66 |
As a partner on the venture, I can assure you that we will begin with the exact same Eph's and expand hours/selections as the financial and human capital allow. But we do plan to take advantage of the obvious lunch business to pay the bills before we risk staying open for our fellow central city residents. It really isn't a conspiracy as much as supply meeting demand. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 5874 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.242.213.167 |
Histeric, if I drop your name can I get a free sandwich? | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 729 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.76.202.10 |
No, but if you drop your drawers, there'll be a free sausage. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 5875 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.242.213.167 |
It ain't free, babe. | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 730 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.76.202.10 |
That's right, you like the white Hanes. |
