The widely acclaimed Slows Bar B Q in Detroit’s Corktown sealed the last piece of its financing deal Wednesday to open a takeout and catering business in the Midtown area.
Barring any city zoning glitches, Slows to Go will open on the northwest corner of Cass Avenue and Alexandrine Street in the middle of next year, said Ryan Cooley, one of the owners of the new venture.
The 6,000-square-foot building expands the reach and capacity of the Michigan Avenue restaurant, which was an instant success when it opened four years ago, west of the old Tiger Stadium.
Slows is expected to achieve close to $4 million in sales this year. The new building will allow for the preparation of larger quantities of food compared to the original restaurant, which has a tiny kitchen and limited smoker capacity. It also will fill carryout and catering orders. “We’re just trying to keep up with demand,” said chef Brian Perrone, who also is an owner.
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Photo: David Guralnick / The Detroit News.
