Thursday, April 21, 2011

Real Detroit Weekly: Majestic Cafe


"If the Food Network had a show dedicated to places like the Majestic, it would be called "Hipsters, Hangouts and Historical Landmarks." The sprawling Majestic complex – which is home to the Majestic Theatre, Magic Stick, Alley Deck, Garden Bowl, Sgt. Pepperoni's, Magic Lounge, and the Majestic Café – has been steadily growing for over 60 years now, but in order to stay relevant in an ever-evolving city, they've had to constantly evolve themselves.

'A recent interior overhaul gave the Café a whole new look, one that fits in a little better with the complex's overall rocker-chic identity: dark wood, distressed metal, slate-grey soundproofing foam hung like an art installation and rectangles of orange neon light overhead. It is urban industrial; gritty in a polished way..."

Read the rest of the article here.