Medusa Celebrates Grand Opening in Detroit's Midtown, Serving Up Flavors of Sicily and the Mediterranean
A new restaurant has arrived in Detroit's vibrant Midtown neighborhood, bringing with it a taste of Italy and the Mediterranean. Medusa, co-owned by Chef Anthony Lombardo of acclaimed Italian eatery SheWolf Pastificio & Bar, opened its doors on Thursday at 664 Selden St., just down the street from its sibling restaurant.
According to Lombardo, Medusa's menu is built around simple yet bold flavors: olive oil, capers, olives, tomatoes, and anchovies. The goal, he explained in a previous interview with Hour Detroit magazine, is to "tell the story of Sicily through our menu, through our service and our hospitality" – with the aim of educating diners about the unique history and culture of this special place.
The restaurant's Midtown location has seen its fair share of failed ventures in recent years. However, Lombardo and his team seem confident that Medusa will be a hit, given their passion for Sicilian cuisine and warm hospitality. Whether you're a foodie looking to explore new flavors or just a lover of good Italian cooking, Medusa is definitely worth checking out.
Reservations are now available on the restaurant's website, so plan ahead to ensure your spot at this exciting new eatery. Will Medusa become the newest crown jewel in Detroit's Midtown dining scene? Only time will tell, but with its promising concept and talented chef at the helm, it's definitely worth keeping an eye on.
A new restaurant has arrived in Detroit's vibrant Midtown neighborhood, bringing with it a taste of Italy and the Mediterranean. Medusa, co-owned by Chef Anthony Lombardo of acclaimed Italian eatery SheWolf Pastificio & Bar, opened its doors on Thursday at 664 Selden St., just down the street from its sibling restaurant.
According to Lombardo, Medusa's menu is built around simple yet bold flavors: olive oil, capers, olives, tomatoes, and anchovies. The goal, he explained in a previous interview with Hour Detroit magazine, is to "tell the story of Sicily through our menu, through our service and our hospitality" – with the aim of educating diners about the unique history and culture of this special place.
The restaurant's Midtown location has seen its fair share of failed ventures in recent years. However, Lombardo and his team seem confident that Medusa will be a hit, given their passion for Sicilian cuisine and warm hospitality. Whether you're a foodie looking to explore new flavors or just a lover of good Italian cooking, Medusa is definitely worth checking out.
Reservations are now available on the restaurant's website, so plan ahead to ensure your spot at this exciting new eatery. Will Medusa become the newest crown jewel in Detroit's Midtown dining scene? Only time will tell, but with its promising concept and talented chef at the helm, it's definitely worth keeping an eye on.
. The fact that they're highlighting Sicilian cuisine and Mediterranean flavors sounds super interesting. I'm all about trying new stuff and learning more about the culture behind it. Chef Lombardo seems like a total pro, so fingers crossed he delivers on his promise to bring authentic flavors to Detroit! 
Chef Lombardo's goal to educate diners about Sicilian culture is genius, btw. 
On average, Italian restaurants in the US rake in $50-$75 per person on a Friday night. Can Medusa break that barrier? 
Their Midtown location has seen some failed ventures, but did u know that 75% of restaurants close down within 3 years? 
Let's keep an eye on this new eatery & see if it becomes the next crown jewel in Detroit's dining scene! 
! I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned Italian feast? And Sicilian cuisine in particular, is just so underrated - all that rich history and culture behind every dish... I'm already imagining the flavors of olive oil, capers, and anchovies 
. The fact that it's located in Midtown Detroit is a bonus too - that neighborhood's always poppin'! 
One thing that's got me curious though, is how well they'll balance authentic Sicilian cuisine with modern twists. Will they be able to wow the Detroit crowd? Only time (and my taste buds) will tell 
i've been meaning to try that new restaurant in midtown lol what's sicily like btw i've always wanted to visit, is it true you can eat a whole meal with just olive oil and capers? sounds kinda weird but also kind of intriguing 
Medusa is literally my new fave restaurant ever! I mean i've been following Chef Anthony Lombardo from SheWolf and he's always killed it 
with his Sicilian dishes. I'm so down to try Medusa out, their menu sounds like a flavor explosion of olive oil & capers 
. I know Midtown has had some issues with restaurants in the past but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this one 
. 2 yrs ago i visited SheWolf and it was LIFE.CHANGING 
. Chef Lombardo's passion for Sicilian cuisine is so inspiring, I love how he wants to share that with his guests 
. Will Medusa be the next big thing in Detroit? Only time will tell but I'm already planning my reservation 
the location's got a bit of a rough past but I'm sure Medusa will bring some much-needed warmth and flavor to the area 
fingers crossed for this new eatery!
. I'm all about trying new flavors, especially when they're authentic and delicious-sounding like their menu with olive oil, capers, and anchovies. The restaurant's got some big shoes to fill since Midtown has seen its fair share of failed ventures lately 
. And yes, you can tell they've put love and care into everything from the decor to the service. I'm not saying it's gonna steal the crown from SheWolf just yet, but it's definitely got me excited about trying more of that Sicilian magic!
- never been to Italy but I've had my fair share of pasta and pizza back home, so this should be a fun experience 
. The fact that they're aiming to educate diners about Sicilian culture is so cool, I love when restaurants take the time to share their heritage with us. And let's be real, Midtown needs a new crown jewel - I'm rooting for Medusa! 
... like who even reads these things?! Can't they just focus on the food already?! Medusa sounds interesting, but honestly, how many restaurants are there in Midtown that specialize in Sicilian cuisine? It's not like it's a new concept. And what's up with the name change from "SheWolf Pastificio & Bar" to just "Medusa"? Trying to create a whole new brand identity or something? 
Anyway, I guess if you're into that sorta thing, Medusa is definitely worth trying out... but can we get some actual reviews and not just fluff pieces?!
The fact that reservations are already available means you can plan ahead and try it out ASAP!