A new restaurant near Eastern Michigan University is looking to become a new staple for students, sports fans, and community members.
After more than a year of renovations and preparation, Vinny’s Bar & Grill, owned and operated by Vince Ankawi, opened Friday, Oct. 2. The restaurant is located at the former Wurst Bar location on West Cross Street. Wurst Bar, which was known for its bratwurst menu offerings and karaoke nights, closed in August 2025.
Ankawi managed Wurst Bar for four months before deciding the community needed something different. When he bought the space, he set forth with a new concept…