The owner of a Lansing barbecue staple is bringing a new restaurant concept to downtown Mason — and this time, it’s personal.
Downtown Mason is growing: A new restaurant called ‘Assembly’ is heading to the city this summer
Matthew Gillett, owner of Saddleback BBQ, is opening a new restaurant called Assembly in Mason, his hometown. After a decade in the Lansing restaurant scene, Gillett says Assembly will offer something different from his other operations.
“I don’t know if I found the restaurant business, or if the restaurant business found me,” Gillett said.
The concept centers on familiar food with a refined touch…