Barbecue restaurant nears opening at former T.C.'s Speakeasy in downtown Ypsilanti

By Nathan Bomey Business news director

Posted on Tue, Dec 20, 2011 : 10:30 a.m.

A new barbecue restaurant is set to open in the former T.C.'s Speakeasy space in downtown Ypsilanti.

Red Rock Downtown Barbecue is set to open in the former T.C.’s Speakeasy space, seen here before renovations started.

City of Ypsilanti web site

Red Rock Downtown Barbecue is expected to open in early January at 207-209 W. Michigan Ave., according to a report by the Ypsilanti Courier.

Shawn Cool and parents John and Nancy are opening the restaurant, which has been under construction for more than a year. They hope to appeal to a wide range of clientele, including business people, students and Eastern Michigan University faculty members.

They had originally hoped to open earlier this year.

Read the full Ypsilanti Courier story here.

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