J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. said it will open a new Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill on October 29 in Troy, Michigan, at 155 West Big Beaver Road in the Columbia Center campus.

Lonnie J. Stout II, president and Chief Executive Officer of J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc., said the new Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill has approximately 8,000 square feet with seating for more than 200 guests. Approximately 100 professionals, full and part time, are being employed and trained to operate the restaurant.

“We are delighted to announce our opening date for this new Stoney River restaurant,” Stout says. “We believe the Columbia Center campus is an excellent site for the restaurant and we are looking forward to providing our guests with the finest quality of classical contemporary American cuisine.”

Stout said the Stoney River menu will feature a wide selection of high quality, in-house offerings with emphasis on hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, a coffee-cured filet and signature steak and biscuits served in a sophisticated atmosphere. The restaurant also will have a full-service bar with unique cocktails and an outstanding selection of award-winning wines by the glass and bottle.

Clayton Schader has been named general manager of the new Stoney River, which will be open from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily Monday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The restaurant will open for brunch each Sunday at 10 a.m. and will remain open until 9 p.m.

“Like every restaurant in our distinctive Stoney River collection, our Troy restaurant will focus on providing our discerning guests an exceptional one-of-a-kind dining experience,” Stout continues. “The finest in creative cuisine will be prepared from scratch and served to our guests in a relaxed, comfortable environment by a staff of highly skilled and trained professionals.”

In creating an upscale ambiance, Stout said Stoney River will use European stemware for all wine service, high quality plate ware, roomy seating packages, furniture grade tabletops, original artwork and a high level of detail finishes in all areas of the restaurant.

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