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From serving late-night family-style meals to bringing food directly to mosques, entrepreneurs found a way to serve people looking to break their fast after sunset.
During the month of Ramadan, Muslim-owned restaurants in Metro Detroit extend their hours for late-night customers looking to break their fast after sunset. Muslims around the world fast from dawn until dusk during Ramadan for 29-30 days. Some people may want to pick up a savory or sweet treat in the wee hours of the night.
This year, some businesses worried about how the pandemic has impacted Ramadan traditions.
“The goal is like next Ramadan, we’re going to be an extending hours to, you know 11 p.m. sometimes, you know, like have long hours in Ramadan so you can have people, festivities, people come chat … you need that. I feel like I miss that.” Hamissi Mamba, owner of Baobab Fare
Popular Corktown restaurant Lady of the House is permanently closed
In another big blow to the Detroit dining scene, popular and nationally recognized Corktown restaurant Lady of the House has permanently closed.
Chef and owner Kate Williams confirmed the closing to The Detroit News; it was first reported by Eater Detroit Friday morning. Eater also reported that the building (formerly St. CeCe s Pub and before that Irish restaurant Baile Corcaigh) was put up for sale just before the pandemic, but wasn t in jeopardy because a long lease was put into place. While we are immensely proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past four years, it is with heavy hearts that we have made the difficult decision to close our doors, Williams said in a statement, thanking her employees, past and present, and customers. In 2021, we’re embracing change, however uncomfortable, and we look forward to new and exciting things to come in the city we love.