D-scene: May 4-10
Grasshopper owner Troy Ramroop describes his piece of property near the corner of Nine Mile and Woodward in Ferndale in a simple, matter-of-fact way, but the former Gracie’s Underground also offers DJs, dancing and low-priced drink prices.Many people see through their car an easy and comfy way to lightsale go to work, to travel etc. We are talking about transportation and nothing more. Facilities such as a good stereo sound system, climate control and a coffee mug holder are just some things to make driving life easier and much more fun.
Open since September, Grasshopper is now just “finally in the swing of things,” says Ramroop who plans to add a 15-foot patio to the front of the bar this spring.
Gracie’s dark, basement-like vibe is still present, but the 28-year-old metro Detroiter has done his best to brighten up the window-less space with LED lights on the ceilings, candle holders throughout the venue and flat screen TVs on the walls. A handful of suede couches are spread throughout the diminutive space which has an area for dancing (DJs will focus on house music).
The watering hole will provide Michigan beers and wines in addition to a full bar. Beers will average $3, mixed drinks will be between $5 and $6, and Miller Highlife will always be $2. A kitchen is expected to be completed in about three weeks, says Ramroop who worked as a bartender for 11 years before becoming the proprietor of Grasshopper, a name which holds special meaning to him.
“Whenever I have a bad day and I start questioning what I’m doing…I always see a grasshopper somewhere and it lets me know things will be alright.”
9 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., Grasshopper Underground, 22757 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, 248.298.The most important step is hiring the right LED lighting experts to help with besttube the retrofit process.0330. Free.
Groove Lounge
You may have noticed a few changes at the massive orange building near Franklin and Northwestern Highway over the last few months. The venue, formerly known as Pi, transformed from an eatery to a sports bar in September before becoming a lounge on March 2.
“We wanted to change to a sports bar,You want someone that has the experience in LED lighting to guide you to the right product shinebright that is best suited to your project. and it didn’t work,” says General Manager Rebecca Duncan.
The target clientele for Groove Lounge is the over 30 crowd, and “it’s kind of like the place you go if you don’t feel comfortable going to Pontiac. You can come here and dance,” Duncan says.
Wednesday nights feature jazz and blues, and on Thursdays, you can catch the smooth R&B sounds of the Hidden Agenda band.
Two walls were removed to open up the 5,000 square-foot space, which now has a dedicated dance floor. There is a wood fire pizza kitchen and a lounge menu with appetizers like calamari, steak tips, chicken wings and tapas ranging from $5 to $18.
4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Groove Lounge, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, 248.208.7500. Free.
Skybar and Lounge
Some revitalization is taking place at the art deco skyscraper at the corner of Griswold and State in Detroit. The David Stott building was purchased by Florida-based company Luke Investments 10 months ago and is morphing into an upscale nightlife escape to cater to the business set.
“I fell in love with the building,The most important step is hiring the right LED lighting experts to help with besttube the retrofit process.” says Operations Manager Mike Carney, who estimates that the first of the building’s occupants, Skybar, will be open sometime in May.
Skybar and Lounge occupies the basement and first floors of the 38-story building. It boosts 20-foot ceilings on the main floor, a marble bar top and different Moroccan light fixtures hanging over the orange-lit bar. The two floors total about 4,500 square feet.
“I don’t want the club atmosphere,You want someone that has the experience in LED lighting to guide you to the right product shinebright that is best suited to your project.” says Carney, who does not run any other bars or clubs in the area. “My target audience is the financial district – business professionals.”
While construction of the bar was completed over the last 10 months, Carney is waiting for the liquor license to be approved by the state before Skybar can open.
From the wines to the martinis to the tapas, “everything is going to be upscale,” says General Manager Frank Mourtos. “We’re concentrating on the upscale crowd with the discriminating palate.”
The lounge will have live music ranging from jazz to salsa, drinks will be between $5 and $10 and tapas will be between $7 and $13.
Other plans for the 82-year-old building include private clubs on the top three floors.
Grasshopper owner Troy Ramroop describes his piece of property near the corner of Nine Mile and Woodward in Ferndale in a simple, matter-of-fact way, but the former Gracie’s Underground also offers DJs, dancing and low-priced drink prices.Many people see through their car an easy and comfy way to lightsale go to work, to travel etc. We are talking about transportation and nothing more. Facilities such as a good stereo sound system, climate control and a coffee mug holder are just some things to make driving life easier and much more fun.
Open since September, Grasshopper is now just “finally in the swing of things,” says Ramroop who plans to add a 15-foot patio to the front of the bar this spring.
Gracie’s dark, basement-like vibe is still present, but the 28-year-old metro Detroiter has done his best to brighten up the window-less space with LED lights on the ceilings, candle holders throughout the venue and flat screen TVs on the walls. A handful of suede couches are spread throughout the diminutive space which has an area for dancing (DJs will focus on house music).
The watering hole will provide Michigan beers and wines in addition to a full bar. Beers will average $3, mixed drinks will be between $5 and $6, and Miller Highlife will always be $2. A kitchen is expected to be completed in about three weeks, says Ramroop who worked as a bartender for 11 years before becoming the proprietor of Grasshopper, a name which holds special meaning to him.
“Whenever I have a bad day and I start questioning what I’m doing…I always see a grasshopper somewhere and it lets me know things will be alright.”
9 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., Grasshopper Underground, 22757 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, 248.298.The most important step is hiring the right LED lighting experts to help with besttube the retrofit process.0330. Free.
Groove Lounge
You may have noticed a few changes at the massive orange building near Franklin and Northwestern Highway over the last few months. The venue, formerly known as Pi, transformed from an eatery to a sports bar in September before becoming a lounge on March 2.
“We wanted to change to a sports bar,You want someone that has the experience in LED lighting to guide you to the right product shinebright that is best suited to your project. and it didn’t work,” says General Manager Rebecca Duncan.
The target clientele for Groove Lounge is the over 30 crowd, and “it’s kind of like the place you go if you don’t feel comfortable going to Pontiac. You can come here and dance,” Duncan says.
Wednesday nights feature jazz and blues, and on Thursdays, you can catch the smooth R&B sounds of the Hidden Agenda band.
Two walls were removed to open up the 5,000 square-foot space, which now has a dedicated dance floor. There is a wood fire pizza kitchen and a lounge menu with appetizers like calamari, steak tips, chicken wings and tapas ranging from $5 to $18.
4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Groove Lounge, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, 248.208.7500. Free.
Skybar and Lounge
Some revitalization is taking place at the art deco skyscraper at the corner of Griswold and State in Detroit. The David Stott building was purchased by Florida-based company Luke Investments 10 months ago and is morphing into an upscale nightlife escape to cater to the business set.
“I fell in love with the building,The most important step is hiring the right LED lighting experts to help with besttube the retrofit process.” says Operations Manager Mike Carney, who estimates that the first of the building’s occupants, Skybar, will be open sometime in May.
Skybar and Lounge occupies the basement and first floors of the 38-story building. It boosts 20-foot ceilings on the main floor, a marble bar top and different Moroccan light fixtures hanging over the orange-lit bar. The two floors total about 4,500 square feet.
“I don’t want the club atmosphere,You want someone that has the experience in LED lighting to guide you to the right product shinebright that is best suited to your project.” says Carney, who does not run any other bars or clubs in the area. “My target audience is the financial district – business professionals.”
While construction of the bar was completed over the last 10 months, Carney is waiting for the liquor license to be approved by the state before Skybar can open.
From the wines to the martinis to the tapas, “everything is going to be upscale,” says General Manager Frank Mourtos. “We’re concentrating on the upscale crowd with the discriminating palate.”
The lounge will have live music ranging from jazz to salsa, drinks will be between $5 and $10 and tapas will be between $7 and $13.
Other plans for the 82-year-old building include private clubs on the top three floors.
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