LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — More than three years after closing, Lansing restaurant Fidler’s on the Grand is set for a “soft” reopening later this month, having closed after the family who runs it was involved in a tragic pileup on the Ohio Turnpike.
The Taylor family was involved in a massive 46-car crash on in Sandusky County, Ohio in December 2022, sending Lisa and Mark Taylor, as well as their children Sam, Josie, and Jordan Taylor, to the hospital.
19-year-old Webberville native Emma Smith, Sam’s girlfriend, was one of four people who died as a result of the crash, having been traveling with the Taylors for the holidays.
Now, to ring in the New Year, the restaurant announced its official “soft” reopening — set for Jan. 28. The restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, and will be take-out only until its official grand opening.
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Those with the restaurant say they will be operating with a limited menu for now, featuring “fan favorites” like cinnamon rolls, the Jamestown biscuits and gravy, and G.W. Carver burger. They plan to bring back as many previous menu items as possible in the future — with new additions to come…