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Portillo’s Beef Bus is Coming to Michigan – Here’s Where

Author Anne Erickson
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We love our food here in Michigan, and it’s a treat when we get grub from a different area. Now, a beloved Chicago brand of street food is coming to the Mitten. Here are the details on Portillo’s Beef Bus coming to Michigan.

Portillo’s Beef Bus Sightings

Portillo’s Beef Bus will be in Michigan from Thursday, March 21, through Saturday, March 30. So, that’s a lot of time to catch the bus. According to their official website, the Portillo’s Beef Bus menu will include Chicago-style hot dog with everything (mustard, relish, celery salt, chopped onions, tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun); Italian Beef Sandwich, a mini version, served on French bread (can be topped with sweet peppers, hot giardiniera peppers, or mozzarella cheese); Italian Sausage sandwich, a mini version, served on French bread (can be topped with sweet peppers, hot giardiniera peppers, or mozzarella cheese); Maxwell Street Polish Sausage’ and Cheese fries.

Also, those looking for work at Portillo’s can interview on-site for an array of positions, starting April 1. Interviews will take place Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Detroit Northwest – Livonia. “Upon completing an interview with the hiring team, all applicants will receive a voucher for a complimentary meal that can be redeemed from the Beef Bus while it is still on-site,” a statement says. Now, let’s get into the information we all want to know. When and where can you find Portillo’s Beef Bus?

  • Thursday, March 21 at 11 a.m. at Portillo’s Livonia (13004 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia); Event Hours: 11 am-2 pm, while supplies last.
    Friday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m. at Plymouth Food Truck Park (39411 Schoolcraft Rd., Plymouth Township); Event Hours: 9:30 am-2 pm, while supplies last.
  • Saturday, March 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Glover Agency Easter Egg Extravaganza (777 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth); Event Hours: 11 am – 1 pm, while supplies last.
  • Sunday, March 24 at 4:00 p.m. at Ann Arbor StreetSide (S. Main Street & Liberty, Ann Arbor); Event Hours: 4 pm – 9 pm, while supplies last.
  • Thursday, March 28 at 9:30 a.m. at Plymouth Food Truck Park (39411 Schoolcraft Rd., Plymouth Township); Event Hours: 9:30 am-2 pm, while supplies last.
  • Friday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m. at Detroit StreetSide (Woodward Ave & Adelaide Street, Detroit); Event Hours: 3 pm-8 pm, while supplies last.
  • Saturday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Briarwood Mall (100 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor); Event Hours: 11:00 am-6 pm, while supplies last.
  • In other foodie news, find the new Jack in the Box restaurants here.

Get Ready to Eat: Restaurant Openings in the Coming Year

  • Dutch Girl Donuts

    Dutch Girl Donuts in Detroit is gearing up for a reopening this year with new ownership. Paddy Lynch, the owner of The Schvitz bathhouse in Detroit and the third-generation head of Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, has acquired the Woodward Avenue shop. According to multiple reports, there’s a strong connection between the Lynch family and Dutch Girl’s previous owners, the late Gene and Lauren Timmer. Tim Lynch, Jr., Paddy’s cousin, has had a longstanding relationship with the Timmer family since childhood and managed their funeral services. A spring 2024 opening is planned for the long-standing spot with the iconic blue sign at 19000 Woodward Ave.

  • Sexy Steak and Sexy Burger

    Prime Concepts Detroit is adding a new restaurant combo to the mix at the Grand Army of the Republic Building. They’re calling it Sexy Steak, and it’ll focus on steaks and seafood. Also, there’s another spot in the same place called Sexy Burger, taking over from the old Parks and Rec Diner. Sexy Burger will serve up burgers, chicken, pasta, and other tasty stuff. Plus, they’ll have spots for private dining and events.

  • Ice Cream Detroit

    The Ice Cream Detroit specializes in liquor-infused ice cream and sorbet. One of the shop’s signature flavors is a strawberry Faygo Red Pop sorbet with coconut rum. According to their Instagram, they are scheduled for spring of this year. If you can’t wait, you can get a taste of their Virgin Ice Cream Bar inside Detroit Soul located at 14300 E. Jefferson.

     

  • Big Chicken

    In August, Michigan-based restaurant operators H&D Group Investments signed a deal with Shaquille O’Neal’s fast-casual chicken chain to develop 20 locations across the state, with plans to open in Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint, Saginaw, Mount Pleasant, and metro Detroit. Metro Times reports that the first location is planned for Clio, set to open in early 2024, with a second location announced to open in Highland in the spring.

  • Louisiana Creole Gumbo

    The original spot in Eastern Market closed last November, Now, it’s relocating just a few blocks away to a more spacious venue. The new setup will feature a sit-down restaurant, two outdoor patios, and live entertainment. You can still visit their other two locations on Seven Mile in Detroit and on Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. Their new location is expected to open sometime this year at 2830 Gratiot Ave.

     

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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