From 1890s General store to one of Detroit's best bars: Inside Kiesling
Jer Staes
Detroit, MI
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A few years ago, Milwaukee and Brush streets was a quiet corner tucked just south of West Grand Boulevard. Now, between Kiesling, Milwaukee Caffe, and a host projects since then, it’s becoming one of Detroit’s interesting intersections - of fun, work, and residential.
With projects like Chroma Detroit, Freya, Oak and Reel and more nearby, it's becoming a bonafide attraction.
Today we’re talking with the crew behind Kiesling - an approachable cocktail bar in the city’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood. The building started life as a grocery store in the 1890s, but is now one of the best bars in Detroit.
They have been holding pop-ups and events there, helping foster even more development of the hospitality community in the city while delivering a fun time that you don’t want to miss.
Owner Ashley Davidson, General Manager Jonny Brill and Bar Manager Allison Everitt
More on Kiesling here: https://www.kieslingdetroit.com/
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