Lots to do on St. Patrick’s Day in Ypsilanti
Mar. 8, 2010 · 1:20 p.m.
Ypsilanti will soon be covered in images of shamrocks and pints of Guinness, as there are several activities lined up all around the city to for St. Patrick's Day....read more
Dreamland Tonight debuts
Mar. 2, 2010 · 10:22 a.m.
Most popular talk shows are hosted in a few cities, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.
Ypsilanti can now be added to that list with the debut of Dreamland Tonight,...read more
Local writer pens book on Ypsilanti history
Feb. 26, 2010 · 4:27 a.m.
Laura Bien spends hours poking through artifacts at the Ypsilanti Archives.
Often she’ll uncover something small, but fascinating – a photo of a local family,...read more
Cafe Luwak wins Chili Challenge
Feb. 23, 2010 · 10:29 a.m.
The Corner Brewery was crowded.
Bicycle enthusiasts stood outside and talked about their ride while the rest of their group was inside with the crowd enjoying...read more
Depot Town businesses battle for chili champion
Feb. 17, 2010 · 2:37 p.m.
The Depot Town Chili Challenge will return for its fourth year Sunday to help raise money for needy families in the county.
Beginning at 3 p.m., participants...read more
Photo by Dan DuChene
David Curtis poses at the Mongolian-style grill in Ypsilanti's soon-to-be newest restaurant. J. Neil's Mongolian Grill is expected to open within the next month.
Nov. 15, 2008 · 8:12 a.m.
After a long wait, Ypsilanti might soon see the new restaurant downtown open its doors.
David Curtis, who owns Pub 13, Club Divine and Best Sports Bar downtown, says he is confident his newest installment, J. Neil's Mongolian Grill, will be open within a month.
He said he closed on the restaurant's liquor license Thursday.
"I'm very excited," Curtis said.
After the inspection required for the liquor license is complete next week, he said he will set up the county health inspection.
The once barren first floor of Ypsilanti's Kresge Building is now beginning to resemble a restaurant inside. Curtis was opening boxes of dish-room and bar equipment delivered yesterday inside the restaurant, which now has a complete paint job, flooring and ceiling.
In addition, the building now has a walk-in refrigerator, bar and Mongolian-style grill installed.
The circular cast-iron grill will be seasoned next week.
Curtis said he expected the furniture would be delivered yesterday, but it hadn't arrived yet.
The two-story restaurant, featuring a wine bar downstairs, is expected to seat 100 - 150 people on both floors.
Curtis said he hopes the new restaurant will offer patrons "the best dining experience possible." He said a couple might pay a total of $35 - $40 for dinner, depending on drinks and the food ordered. Lunch might hover somewhere around $20.
Expecting the restaurant will employ approximately 70 new people, Curtis said staff training began this week. He said the training focuses on the unique style of Mongolian-style cooking and service.
"Servers are trained to know what makes a special dish," Curtis said. "Cooks are trained to offer an enjoyable cooking experience."
At Mongolian restaurants, cooks often sing and joke around the grill, while customers’ food is prepared in front of them.
Even though training has already started for the restaurant's management staff, Curtis said he is still looking to fill vacant positions for the new restaurant.
Anyone seeking employment is asked to call 734-485-4120.
© 2009 The Mojo News Group - Ypsilanti Citizen Home - About Ypsilanti Citizen - Contact Us - Advertising - Calendar - Archives - Terms of Use
