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JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A long-standing business is closing, a new local business is opening in the mall are just one of Jackson County businesses that are making moves.
Here’s some Jackson-area business news you might have missed.
Cheap eats make Robin’s Roost a ‘top notch dive bar’
Robin’s Roost is known as a stop for late night drinks, but that doesn’t mean it skimps on the menu.
Robin’s Roost has called West Avenue in Jackson its home since it was opened by Steve Veneklasen in 1983. Wendy Kinsora took over the bar in 2020 after working there for 20 years and wanted to continue the great food and drinks, she said.
“We thrive off our regulars and our food specials,” Kinsora said. “We consider ourselves, I guess you would say, a top-notch dive bar.”
Robin’s Roost recently expanded its menu, and now features a range of burgers, wraps, wings and plenty of sides. The goal is to serve good quality food, at an affordable price, Kinsora said.
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Hungry for nostalgia? Here are 10 more restaurants we wish were still in Jackson
From classic burger joints to drive-in style eateries, Jacksonians have had to say goodbye to many beloved restaurants.
It doesn’t matter if it’s the fresh-baked goods from the European Bakery or the sizzling steak from Tom’s Grill & Pub, longtime Jackson residents still think fondly of the meals and atmosphere from these restaurants.
Here are 10 more of those beloved restaurants Jacksonians wish were still around today.
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What’s that Jackson? There’s a new store at Westwood Mall
A Jackson man has taken his passion for fashion and turned it into a business inside Westwood Mall.
Timothy Lewis, also known as “Lew,” moved his business “Blessed In” into the mall on July 21. After selling clothes online and from his vehicle for several years, Lewis said he decided it was time to transition into a brick-and-mortar store so he could have more face-to-face interactions with customers.
His clothing, for men and women, ranges from hoodies, sweatpants, T-shirts, trucker hats and shorts, all designed by Lewis. Many items have the brand name on it, while some have designs like doves or angels that align with the word “blessed,” he said.
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After 19 years of helping women find the right size, Bras That Fit is closing
Bras That Fit wasn’t just a business for owner Rita Whitaker. It was about trying to fill a need for women in the community.
Whitaker, 78, tried take care of all of her customers, but especially those wearing hard-to-find bra sizes, she said. During the Michigan Center store’s 19 years, she said she’s helped thousands of women find bras that actually fit and changed their lives.
But now, Whitaker has decided it’s time to close the shop and focus on other things.
Bras That Fit is the only store of its kind in Jackson County. People come from all over, including Grand Rapids and even Canada to take advantage of the shop’s vast inventory, which includes a range of bra sizes from small to very large, the largest being an O, she said.
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There’s a brisket sandwich at PB&J’s BBQ that even Elvis would love
PB&J’s BBQ strives to have anything but simple barbecue on its menu.
Owner Bert McLain started his “barbecue journey” in 2012 while participating in barbecue competitions around the U.S. One thing he learned was he needed to focus on making his flavors stand out from the competition, he said.
McLain’s goal is to offer something different to customers, even if they’ve visited the food truck 17 times. Different recipes and ingredients on sandwiches is how he does it, he said.
One example is the Infamous PB&J sandwich that’s nothing like the classic childhood lunch. This PB&J stands for pulled pork, bacon and jam — raspberry chipotle jam.
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What’s that? A new shopping experience is coming to Brooklyn
While the Brooklyn-area offers anything a person would need, like groceries or restaurants, some may find their other shopping desires to be lacking.
Kate Manville-Schwartz and Matt Schwartz are looking to bring a bigger variety of businesses for people in the village to shop from. They have purchased the former Region 2 Area Agency on Aging building at 102 N. Main St., with plans to turn it into Choate Marketplace.
The goal is to transform the 10,000-square-foot space into several units businesses can lease, Manville-Schwartz said. These spaces will be geared toward shops that currently do not exist in the area, she said.
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