That is why projects like The Z garage and its neighboring Belt are seeing an ever-increasing level of investment. The latest update is that the upscale and dynamic alley connecting Gratiot and Grand River avenues will soon serve as the entrance to two new downtown Detroit hotspots.
“The Belt is a special, unique experience. The farther people walk down the alley, the more intrigued, excited and charmed they become,” Dan Mullen, executive vice president of Bedrock Real Estate Services, said in a statement. “The addition of the restaurant and outdoor alley bar will only enhance the experience and create a more social environment that will bring people together. This area is going to be a huge destination and an enormous addition to the fabric of the city.”
“Standby is dedicated to the art of hospitality and creative thinking,” Curis explained. “Visitors will find thoughtfully created craft cocktails, great food and consistent quality in a creative, comfortable atmosphere.”
“We wanted to evoke that carefree feeling of being on vacation,” Curis explains. “The Skip is all about frozen drinks done right and pitchers of beer. It’s an effortless, no frills, and communal environment with great music, public art and rotating food trucks on site.”
A variety of other exciting new restaurants and businesses surround The Z between Broadway and Library Streets including Punch Bowl Social, 7 Greens, Nojo Kicks and Citizen Yoga. The Z garage offers 1,287 parking spaces and is like a drive-through art museum featuring vibrant murals by 27 world-renowned international artists.