Restaurant Profile

What Calamansi Is Planning for Southwest Detroit

A Filipino bar and restaurant is taking shape in the former PizzaPlex space on West Vernor.

Calamansi is planned for 4458 West Vernor Highway, the former PizzaPlex space in Southwest Detroit. The project remains in development, and no opening date has been confirmed.

The clearest account of the team and concept comes from Eater Detroit's initial report. It identifies Tyler Olivier and Marcee Sobredilla as the primary owners and says Piquette Hospitality holds a minority stake. The planned menu and bar program will draw on Sobredilla's Filipino roots.

That gives Calamansi a promising point of view without supplying a meal that no one has served yet. Menu items, prices, hours, the shape of the room in service, and the experience of eating there all remain open questions.

An Axios Detroit roundup published July 9 lists Calamansi among restaurant projects still in development. The next meaningful update will be a confirmed opening day from the operators, followed by what the kitchen and bar actually put in front of guests.


Calamansi is planned for 4458 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit. No opening date has been confirmed.