The team behind Four Man Ladder, operators of Grey Ghost Detroit and Second Best, are delighted to announce the grand opening of their third restaurant, Basan Detroit. Basan will open its doors for service on Tuesday, November 15 starting at 4:00 pm at 2703 Park Avenue in Detroit, on the ground floor of Olympia Development’s Eddystone building.

The 4,000 square foot, 77-seat restaurant, located just steps away from the Little Caesars Arena in The District Detroit, will be open seven days a week, serving dinner and cocktails in both its main dining room and expansive lounge. Designed by Chicago-based design group Simeone Deary, aesthetic features include an open kitchen, 12-seat private dining space, dramatic lighting, plush velvet cranberry red sofas, golden natural wood and custom artwork. A spacious patio will open in the spring.

The name Basan is derived from a mythological fire-breathing fowl from Japanese folklore. A large red Robata grill is the showpiece of the kitchen, where a bevy of dishes will be prepared over open flame.

Helmed by Executive Chef Eric Lees, Basan’s menu features five categories: Buns, Skewers, Small Plates, Large Plates and Sweets. Stand-out dishes include:

Bologna Bun
spicy mayo. onion jam. nori. puffed rice.

A5 Wagyu vs American Wagyu Beef Skewer
white soy. yuzu kosho.

Tornado Potato
sriracha mayo. pickled ginger. Bonito.

Whole Fried Snapper
steam buns. pickles. nuoc cham.

Tofu Donut
black sesame. creme anglaise.

The restaurant’s beverage program has been curated by Beverage Director, Will Lee alongside Beverage Manager, Alex Kirles. Offerings include twelve craft cocktails, a series of No ABV mocktails, packaged and draft beers, sake and a full wine list. Stand-out cocktails include:

Shiso Pretty
vodka. mint. cucumber. shiso. cherry green tea. sakura. Lime.

Pacific Coast Highway
sake. barenjager. rice malt. spiced pear. calpico. Mirin.

Smooth As Sunshine
rhum. pineapple. mint. sesame. passionfruit. rose water.

“We are incredibly excited to introduce the city of Detroit to Basan! We are confident that this corner of Park Avenue will exude the energy matched for the neighborhood and promise to deliver the world-class hospitality the city has come to expect from Four Man Ladder hospitality. We’re grateful to Olympia Development for this partnership in bringing Basan to life,” said Chef/Owner John Vermiglio.

Basan will open to the public on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Restaurant hours are Sunday – Thursday from 4:00pm until 11:00pm and Friday and Saturday 4:00pm until midnight. Reservations now available at www.BasanDetroit.com/Reservations or via the Resy app.

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Little Caesars® Pizza, known for innovative products such as Crazy Bread® and HOT-N-READY® pizza, knows a thing or two about Detroit-style pizza – because the global brand is a Detroit-based pizza chain.

“The Detroit-Style Deep Dish is one of our favorite menu items because it’s part of our history,” said Greg Hamilton, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Caesars. “Detroit-style pizza has become increasingly popular in the last few years. We remain proud that Little Caesars has offered Detroit-style pizza throughout the country since 2013, the first national pizza chain to do so, and as always, at a great value to our customers.”

The large, 8-piece Detroit-Style Deep Dish pizza has a crispy-on-the-bottom, soft-and-chewy-on-the-inside crust with crunchy corners and caramelized cheese edges.

In honor of the Detroit-Style Deep Dish’s heritage, Little Caesars is releasing a new commercial filmed at Detroit’s iconic Fox Theatre, located within the campus of the brand’s world headquarters. The ad, created in partnership with creative agency McKinney, is an ode to the Motor City and the pizza that was created here.

While most Detroit style pizzas cost $12.99 or more, Little Caesars customers can order the freshly made Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizza for only $8.99*.  This crispy, crunchy pizza is available for delivery using the Little Caesars app, or customers can pre-pay and conveniently collect their order using the Pizza Portal® pickup, a heated, self-service mobile order pickup station, at any participating Little Caesars location, or by stopping in between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to pick up a HOT-N-READY Detroit-Style Deep Dish without preordering.

For more information about Little Caesars, visit LittleCaesars.com and follow @LittleCaesars on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

*Plus tax where applicable. Available at participating locations. Prices may vary. Prices higher in AK, HI and third-party online sites. Delivery available from participating locations with online orders only. Delivery fees apply. Small order fee for orders less than $12.

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It was a night to remember with the 1997 Stanley Cup championship team.

The celebrations continue on Saturday, November 5 as the 1998 Stanley Cup Championship team is honored. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

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After a standout rookie campaign, outfielder Riley Greene has been voted Tiger of the Year by the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Greene played in 93 games for the Tigers after his Major League debut on June 18, posting a .253/.321/.362 slashline with 18 doubles, four triples and five home runs, while also driving in 42 runs. From the point he joined the big league club, Greene led Detroit in multiple offensive categories among players with at least 250 plate appearances, including hits (95), doubles, triples, walks (36) and average exit velocity (89.5 MPH).

In addition to his offensive output, Greene played a standout center field. Major League Baseball awarded him Electric Play of the Week honors three times on the season: June 26 (diving catch on June 25 at ARI), September 19 (diving catch on September 13 vs. HOU) and September 26 (home run robbery on September 25 at CWS).

Greene’s season garnered seven first place votes for the award. Also receiving first place votes: Tarik Skubal (5), Eric Haase (4), Harold Castro (3), Miguel Cabrera and Gregory Soto (2), and Javier Báez (1).

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Hockey fans attending the Red Wings’ 25^th anniversary commemoration of the 1997 and 1998 Stanley Cup championships on November 3 and 5 will get to enjoy some rarely seen mementos from those games in a pop-up exhibit located near the Chevrolet entrance to Little Caesars Arena, adjacent to the Gordie Howe statue.

The display will be on view through the second intermission of each game. Highlights include:

• Game-worn jerseys of the Russian Five (Vladimir Konstantinov, Sergei Federov, Slava Fetisov, Slava Koslov, and Igor Larionov) whose unmatched skill made them major scorers during the 1997 Stanley Cup and whose technique was modeled by many coaches and players in the NHL.
  
• A 1997 stick signed by goalie Mike Vernon that reads “here’s to the cup 1997 cheers! Mike Vernon,” and a 1997, game-used and signed stick belonging Steve Yzerman. These are part of a collection signed by the team the morning after their 1997 Stanley Cup win. Right wing Joe Kocur personally went to each player and had them sign their stick from the season.
  
• Darren McCarty’s 1998 playoff jersey featuring a patch on the shoulder. The patch was replicated and available for fans to purchase in 1998.

Fans will also have the opportunity to share their memories of the 1997 and 1998 Red Wings Stanley Cup championships, as well as purchase an assortment of 25^th Anniversary special merchandise from the Team Store including novelties from pucks to glasses and pins, hats and authentic memorabilia.

With tickets expected to be in high demand, fans are encouraged to visit DetroitRedWings.com/tickets to secure their seats today. The 1997 team will be honored on Thursday, Nov. 3 when the Red Wings host the Washington Capitals. The 1998 Red Wings will be celebrated when Detroit entertains the New York Islanders on Saturday, Nov. 5. For additional information, fans can visit DetroitRedWings.com/Anniversary.

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Take an early look at some of the progress that L.S. BRINKER is leading at Bagley Development Group’s restoration of the historic former United Artists Building. The Residences@150 Bagley will bring new market-rate and affordable housing to the Grand Circus Park neighborhood.

Here’s an early look at a few exclusive items that will be available at the Team Store in Little Caesars Arena during the 25th Anniversary celebrations on Thursday, November 3 and Saturday, November 5.

• More than 30 players, coaches and staff from 1997 and 1998 Stanley Cup championship teams set to return to Detroit for weekend celebration
• Red Wings will host the Washington Capitals on Thursday, Nov. 3 (7 p.m.) and entertain the New York Islanders on Saturday, Nov. 5 (1 p.m.); limited tickets remain available at DetroitRedWings.com/Anniversary
• Commemorative merchandise items available in the Team Store will include vintage 1997 and 1998 championship t-shirts and hats, replica patches for hockey sweaters, branded pucks and more  
• Exclusive fan photo opportunities available with Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy and Campbell Bowl on Via concourse; doors open early for both games

The Detroit Red Wings today announced more than 30 former players, coaches and staff members set to attend the 25th Anniversary Celebration at Little Caesars Arena on Nov. 3 and Nov. 5. The Red Wings will celebrate the 1997 Stanley Cup champions on Thursday, Nov. 3 against the Washington Capitals, and salute the 1998 championship team vs. the New York Islanders the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 5.

Limited tickets for both the Nov. 3 (7 p.m.) and Nov. 5 (1 p.m.) games remain available at DetroitRedWings.com/Anniversary.  

In addition to pregame ceremonies, special vintage merchandise items will be sold in the Team Store, and fans will be able to take photos with the Stanley Cup, the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player of his team during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the Campbell Bowl, given to the Western Conference Champions each season.

The Meijer Southwest Entrance will open early for ticketed fans on both Thursday and Saturday for photo opportunities with all three trophies. The entrance will open at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 3, and 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 5. Photo opportunities will run from 4:30-5:45 p.m. for Thursday’s game, and from 10:30-11:45 a.m. on Saturday. All three trophies will be a part of the pregame ceremony for both games, and then will be brought back up to the Via concourse for additional fan photo opportunities throughout both games.

Fans are also encouraged to arrive and be in their seats early. The pregame ceremony honoring the 1997 team that won the club’s first Stanley Cup in 42 years will begin at approximately 6 p.m. on Nov. 3, and at Noon on Nov. 5 ahead of the early afternoon puck drop at Little Caesars Arena.

Red Wings alumni players, coaches, front office members and support staff scheduled to attend the weekend’s festivities are listed below, and subject to change:

Hakan Andersson (Director of European Scouting)

Scotty Bowman (Head Coach)

Paul Boyer (Head Equipment Manager)

Doug Brown

Mathieu Dandenault

Jim Devellano (General Manager/Senior Vice President)

Kris Draper

Anders Eriksson

Brent Gilchrist

Kevin Hodson

Ken Holland (Assistant General Manager/General Manager)

Tomas Holmstrom

Mark Howe (Pro Scout)

Mike Knuble

Joe Kocur

Vladimir Konstantinov

Mike Krushelnyski (Assistant Coach)

Martin Lapointe

Igor Larionov

Dave Lewis (Associate Coach)

Nicklas Lidstrom

Kirk Maltby

Darren McCarty

Larry Murphy

Chris Osgood

Jamie Pushor

Bob Rouse

Brendan Shanahan

Barry Smith (Associate Coach)

Tim Taylor

Mike Vernon

Aaron Ward

John Wharton (Athletic Trainer)

Steve Yzerman

“We’re looking forward to what will be a tremendous weekend for our fans and the Red Wings alumni returning to Detroit for the 25th Anniversary Celebration,” said Chris McGowan, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment (IS+E). “We encourage fans to be in their seats early to be a part of the pregame ceremonies, and to salute both teams for the pride and joy they continue to bring to Hockeytown.”

Exclusive celebration and vintage Stanley Cup championship merchandise will be sold in the Little Caesars Arena Team Store, including championship t-shirts and hats, replica patches for hockey sweaters, branded pucks and more. Commemorative items featuring the 25th Anniversary logo will also be sold, including hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, lapel pins, glasses and pucks. All fans through the doors will receive a commemorative ticket.

In front of the Gordie Howe statue inside the Chevrolet Northeast Entrance, a historic exhibit will be visible for fans to enjoy and remember, with memorabilia, artifacts and collectables from the 1996-97 and 1997-98 Red Wings seasons on display.

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Little Caesars® announced that Greg Hamilton will take on the role of chief marketing officer at the third largest pizza chain in the world, effective immediately.  

Greg is being promoted from his role of senior vice president of marketing with Little Caesars.  He has spent the last 20 years in marketing roles with progressive leadership responsibility and has nearly 15 years of experience in the quick-service restaurant industry. Greg helped to spearhead the digital transformation of the marketing function at Little Caesars and has played a key role in the brand’s high-profile initiatives, including the chain’s first Super Bowl commercial, its integration in The Batman movie and Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare™ II, and being named the Official Pizza Sponsor of the National Football League.

Little Caesars, home of the Hot-N-Ready® Pizza and Pizza Portal® pickup, is a Detroit-based global pizza company that focuses on bringing customers value, quality, and convenience. The chain aims to continue its digital marketing expansion and impactful partnerships under Greg’s leadership.

“We have such tremendous talent at Little Caesars, and we’re thrilled to be able to promote from within for this key role,” said Dave Scrivano, president and CEO of Little Caesars. “Greg has been an innovative leader here for some time and we’re confident he’s going to propel our brand forward even more as our CMO.”

Greg graduated from Cedarville University in Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts in marketing.  Personally, he is an avid runner and enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two children hiking and camping. Greg and his family live in metro Detroit.

“I’m elated to take on this important role at such a storied company, with a group of people I already respect so highly,” said Hamilton, “I look forward to continuing to work with the Little Caesars team and our incredible community of franchisees to keep driving brand growth even further.”

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