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Practicing Vigilance - Gigi Nichols // Metrointelligencer
“Vigilante Kitchen + Bar is poised to be the first eatery of its kind in the area where elevated Midwestern cuisine is served up alongside recovery support for the staff.”
Vigilante Kitchen + Bar Innovates as Recovery-Focused Restaurant - Justice Seay // Hour Detroit
“Cozadd aims to make his own encounters with staff impactful in a different way — he hopes their employment at Vigilante will be a step toward addiction recovery.”
Vigilante Kitchen + Bar brings punk rock, Zen, & a new approach to addition support - Jack Nissen // WJBK FOX 2 Detroit
“Being fully present is baked into the restaurant. Many of the meals invite customers to experience the food in their own manner.”
The Hottest New Restaurants in Detroit, July 2023 - Serena Daniels // Eater Detroit
“The menu features Midwestern comfort food with Asian influences and classical French techniques like hot chicken bao buns or an open-faced crab rangoon, along with special beer collaborations with neighboring Nain Rouge Brewery.”
Vigilante Kitchen + Bar opens in Midtown with a focus mission for addiction recovery - Sue Selasky // Detroit Free Press
“His cooking style is to build a lot of depth and layers in dishes to delight and surprise the palate.”
Vigilante Kitchen + Bar Opening in Detroit’s Midtown - Lisa Hay // What Now Detroit
“Vigilante Kitchen + Bar is poised to be the first eatery of its kind in the area where Midwestern cuisine is served up alongside recovery support for its’ staff.”
Detroit’s Vigilante Kitchen Helps Fight Substance Abuse in Hospitality Industry - Jim Stickford // DBusiness
“Benefits offered to support the staff’s journey towards recovery include onsite recovery meetings, pre-shift meditation sessions, access to addiction counseling, assistance with fitness programs, and health insurance coverage for all full-time employees.”
New Vigilante Kitchen + Bar in Midtown adds addiction recovery support for staff to the menu - Jay Davis // Crain’s Detroit Business
“Cozadd bills the new restaurant concept as a little bit punk rock, a little bit zen and a lot of delicious.”
New Detroit Restaurant Will Offer Addiction Support For Its Staff - Dylan Siwicki // Patch.com
“The restaurant will feature beloved Midwestern classics with a twist, such as Pho-ken Noodle Soup, as well as providing practical resources and guidance to workers struggling with addiction”
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New restaurant coming to Midtown to offer addiction support for staff - Alex Bahou // WXYZ.com
Opening Friday, new Detroit restaurant aims to focus recovery support for staff - Melody Baetens // The Detroit News
A fine dining restaurant planned for Midtown Detroit is on a mission to combat addiction - Matt Bruce // What Now Detroit
This Chef is Trying to Build the Sober-Friendly Restaurant Detroit Needs - Serena Daniels // Eater Detroit
Cooking Segment with Chef Aaron Cozadd - WJBK Fox 2 - The Nine // July 21, 2023