Founded by Richard Grinstein, Grinstein Jewelry & Design, of Birmingham is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Born and raised in Detroit, Grinstein studied metalsmithing at Cranbrook Academy of Art. Since launching his career, he has been creating distinctive jewelry designs for his store while also crafting one-of-a-kind custom pieces for clients. He founded his business in Royal Oak in 1976 before relocating to Birmingham, first at 280 North Woodward and later to i

OPTIK Birmingham, located at 247 W. Maple Road, is celebrating an important milestone: 25 years of serving the greater Birmingham community. Owned and operated by Dr. Joe Ales, OD, the practice combines comprehensive eye health care and vision correction services with an impressive collection of exclusive contemporary eyewear. Over the past quarter century, OPTIK Birmingham has flourished, growing fivefold since its founding and establishing itself as a destination for both e

Popular fast-casual restaurant chain Culver’s is set to open its first Bloomfield Township location this fall. The 4,060-square-foot restaurant will be built at the northwest corner of the Lowe’s parking lot at 1801 S. Telegraph Road. The location is owned by franchisee Joe Zimmer, who also operates two other Culver’s restaurants in Lake Orion and Orion Township. The new restaurant will feature a drive-thru and outdoor patio seating. Known for its signature ButterBurgers, Cul

Detroit Guitar, formerly located at 243 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, closed its doors on May 1 after serving the community for 15 years. Owned by Charlie Lorenzi and Eric Wolfe, the business has relocated to a new, significantly larger space—three times the size of its previous location—at 32302 Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak. The new location will continue to offer a wide selection of new and used guitars, along with guitar lessons and repair services. Business Matters for the

Fruition Açai & Coffee Café, located at 856 N. Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, has closed. The health-focused café, owned by Lindsey Sayles, specialized in açaí bowls, smoothies, and coffee. Fruition Açai & Coffee continues to operate additional Michigan locations in Ada, Grandville, Grand Rapids, and Wyoming. Business Matters for the Birmingham - Bloomfield area are reported by Gigi Nichols. Send items for consideration to GigiNichols@downtownpublications.com. Items shoul

Max Surnow, founder and CEO of Cooper Street Snacks, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur of the Year program recognizes leaders who drive innovation, economic growth and long-term business impact. An independent panel selected Surnow among 34 finalists representing 31 companies, evaluating candidates on entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, company gro

An iconic bridal boutique in Birmingham is celebrating a milestone. Roma Sposa Bridal Atelier, located at 708 N. Old Woodward Avenue, was founded three decades ago by Anna Castaldi. Inspired by her upbringing in Rome, Castaldi brought a distinctive European sensibility and refined fashion expertise to the metro Detroit area. She quickly became known for her passion and her unique ability to reveal each bride’s inner radiance and personality through the perfect gown. Roma Spos

Fashion label rag & bone long represented in Michigan by retailers such as Saks and Neiman Marcus has opened its first standalone Michigan store in downtown Birmingham at 110 S. Old Woodward Avenue. Founded in New York in 2002 by Marcus Wainwright and Nathan Bogle , rag & bone is a premium fashion brand known for combining British heritage with modern, New York-inspired, urban design. The brand specializes in high-quality denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories for men