17 restaurants opened in metro Detroit in February, plus 5 closures

Although the month is short, February was certainly filled with openings. I counted 17 new bars, restaurants, cafes and bakeries that have opened in the last few weeks.

Some of the highlights include an upscale downtown Plymouth location that was once a bank, as well as new locations for local pizza favorites Crispelli’s and Pie Sci.

Here are all the details on 17 openings and five closings that took place in the city this month.

The Ledger at Plymouth

A fine dining destination serving cocktails in a former bank building in downtown Plymouth, the Ledger has been preparing for its grand opening for a while. The menu includes charred octopus, tuna tartare, bone marrow, lobster corn dogs, chicken paprikash, as well as vegan dishes and premium cuts of meat. Go all out with the 80-ounce double-bone tomahawk steak for $260. The Ledger is located above the Ebenezer, a clandestine-style cocktail lounge on the lower level. Make reservations through the OpenTable app or website.

Open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday. 306 S. Main, Plymouth. (734) 984-0020. Theledgerplymouth.com.

Crispelli’s Bakery and Pizzeria in Grosse Pointe Woods

The long-awaited and enthusiastically received sixth pizzeria for this local brand of “affordable gourmet,” Crispelli’s in Grosse Pointe Woods is a fast-casual concept for your Italian cuisine and carb fix. In addition to a selection of thin-crust 11-inch round pizzas, the menu offers salads, sandwiches, soups and more. Online ordering is not yet set up, but the doors are open.

Open every day for lunch and dinner. 19852 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. (313) 332-5067. crispellis.com.

Q Bakehouse and Market and Strider Coffee Stop in Ann Arbor

A collaboration between a one-woman catering and pop-up business and a woman-owned bakery, Strider Coffee Stop and Q Bakehouse debuted this month with a focus on hospitality and customer experience before All. They serve coffee from a variety of roasters, tea, and other beverages, as well as pastries, cakes, and small-batch prepared foods of Asian and American origin.

Open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. 1608 Jackson, Ann Arbor. (734) 489-9664. qannarbor.com.

Sexy Steak in Downtown Detroit

After much anticipation, this cutting-edge upscale steakhouse has opened in the GAR building at Grand River in Cass, downtown Detroit. The name, Sexy Steak, and pre-opening signage of a sultry model made this place a topic of conversation long before it opened, but its location alone would have done it. This castle-like building housed the renowned fine dining restaurant Republic and the more casual Parks and Rec restaurant. Sexy Steak occupies two floors, and space on the third floor can be rented for special events like weddings (there’s even a bridal suite). A sister concept, Sexy Burger, was also revealed last year, but has yet to be released. Make reservations through the OpenTable app or website.