Selden Standard Remains a Midtown Anchor
The restaurant opened on Second Avenue in 2014 and is still shaping what comes next in Detroit.
Selden Standard opened at 3921 Second Avenue on November 9, 2014. Eater Detroit reported the opening from an announcement by chef Andy Hollyday and business partner Evan Hansen, placing the restaurant at the corner of Second and Selden in Midtown.
The address matters. Selden Standard sits west of the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Woodward corridor, close enough to work as part of a museum day but rooted on a residential block rather than inside an entertainment district.
The Original Idea
Before the doors opened, Eater Detroit described a seasonally driven American small-plates restaurant with particular attention to seafood and vegetables. The plans included an open kitchen, communal seating, a patio, and a casual neighborhood format.
The small-plates structure and seasonal menu were part of the project before opening. More than a decade later, that original format still explains the restaurant's place in Midtown.
A Team Still Building in Detroit
Selden Standard is also relevant to current Detroit restaurant news. In June 2026, Deadline Detroit reported that Hollyday and Hansen were developing Agnes at 8047 Agnes Street in West Village. The ownership group named in that report also includes Selden Standard general manager Paul Fradeneck and chef de cuisine Alex Jull. No opening date had been announced.
That project should be tracked on its own terms. It also shows that Selden Standard's influence is not limited to the longevity of one dining room. More than a decade after the Midtown opening, members of the same team are preparing another Detroit restaurant.
Before You Go
Menus, service periods, reservation policies, and prices can change. Check Selden Standard's official site before planning a visit.
Selden Standard is at 3921 Second Ave, Detroit.