In 2007, chef Marlin Kaplan and Melissa Cole opened the doors to Luxe Kitchen in Detroit Shoreway. The trendy restaurant in the “up-and-coming” neighborhood proved the ideal antithesis to Kaplan’s ritzy downtown spot One Walnut. The restaurant was mobbed from the outset, attracting a wide swathe of Cleveland diners eager to try Kaplan and Cole’s new Mediterranean bistro.
Kaplan and Cole split a few years later, but Luxe Kitchen kept on cruising under Cole’s guidance. It managed to outlast hundreds of restaurants that opened in the same era thanks to warm hospitality, thoughtful food and one of the best patios around.
This week, Cole closed Luxe Kitchen after nearly 20 years. The owner shared her thoughts on social media:…