> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.dailydetroit.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Castalia Is Closing On Their Own Terms - URL: https://www.dailydetroit.com/castalia-is-closing-on-their-own-terms/ - Published: 2025-10-27T14:03:14.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-27T14:05:58.000Z - Author: Jer Staes - Tags: Podcast, Food and Drink A craft cocktail bar with a ton of accolades (and appreciative fans) in Detroit's Midtown is closing after 8 years. [In this in-depth conversation with founding partner](https://traffic.libsyn.com/dailydetroitnewsbyte/daily-detroit-oct-27-2025.mp3?ref=dailydetroit.com) Dr. Kevin Peterson, (we've embedded the audio above) we get into why it's good to embrace new chapters. Also, Peterson lines out how much time you have to come enjoy a final drink at what has been one of Michigan's best "garden level" bars. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/47/f5/47f528d4-7214-4519-b2b2-26249e48460d/content/images/2025/10/castalia-terms-1.jpg) Dr. Kevin Peterson It's important, if you can, to try and give long-standing patrons time to say goodbye to the space they also shared. Kevin is also the author of "Cocktail Theory," A ssensory approach to transcendent drinks. [https://sfumatofragrances.com/products/cocktail-theory](https://sfumatofragrances.com/products/cocktail-theory?ref=dailydetroit.com) More on Castalia: [https://www.castaliacocktails.com/](https://www.castaliacocktails.com/?ref=dailydetroit.com) Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211\. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?ref=dailydetroit.com) Or sign up for our newsletter: