In all honesty things are moving along pretty smoothly and we’re still aiming to be open in 2012. We know you want bagels (like now!), but we plan to be around here for a long time and we’re building a space to reflect our long-term plans. This means not cutting corners or merely investing the minimum required to renovate the space into a bagel shop. We’re confident that once we’re done renovating, you’ll be impressed. We’d go as far as saying that this will be the best designed bagel shop in the world! No joke. We can say that because there are a ton of amazingly talented people helping inform and facilitate our build-out. From the designers, architects and contractors to the folks who work for the city and in economic development, our experiences thus far bode well for the future of Detroit. Some pictures with captions follow. We’ll have drawings for your viewing pleasure available soon. Thanks for your continued support. Bagels!
Where your bagels will be displayed.
Where you'll sit and look out onto Michigan Avenue and towards Downtown.
Where your bagel dough will be made. Yum!
Where you'll enter, lock your bike and enjoy our outdoor seating.
Friends, Detroiters, Bagelmen and women, lend us your ears,
A year ago, an idea sprouted to provide real, boiled and baked bagels in Detroit. It first grew quickly, feeding on excitement and innovation. But like any idea, it met reality and resistance. There were cloudy days when we asked ourselves, “Who starts a bagel shop nowadays?” and “What do we know about bagels?” We neglected the idea. We tried to forget about it. But friends, you did not let us forget. You praised our innovation, gave us your hard-earned dollars, and trumpeted our cause.
With renewed vigor, we marched forward. Who starts a bagel shop nowadays? Us! What do we know about bagels? A lot more than we did a year ago!
So friends, we thank you for your support over the past year.
And…
We are happy to announce The DIB now has a future site located at the gateway to Corktown!
You wanted parking? It has a grass field. You wanted seating? It’s next to PJ’s. You wanted real, boiled and baked bagels? You’ll get bagel masterpieces!
Now, there’s still work to do to turn this property into Detroit’s bagel shop. But, the first piece is in place.
The Hatch Detroit competition has given us an incredible opportunity to publicize our business, network with other Detroit business owners, make bagel art campaign posters, and check “do an interview with Craig Fahle” off of our bucket list.
Despite finishing in 5th place in the semi-finals, the organizers of Hatch Detroit have graciously offered us the opportunity to continue on in the competition because the votes were so close at the end of the semi-finals.
We feel it is important to honor the original rules of the competition and want to throw our support behind the four finalists: Alley Wine, Hugh, Woodbridge Gypsy Den & Tea Room, and Workroom. Despite their lack of a bagel-centric vision, all of these businesses present ideas that will improve the retail atmosphere of Detroit.
We are infinitely grateful for your support and votes! DIB is 100% moving forward with plans to open in Detroit. In the short run, you can find our bagels at different events around town, including at Model D’s “The Next Big Thing” event on Friday, October 21st.
We’ve made it into Hatch Detroit, where we can win $50k and other perks! Starting Friday, September 30th, through October 14th, please vote for us everyday!
Need a reminder to vote? Don’t worry, we’ll help:
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