Burger bar buzz: Green Dot Stables Lansing opening date set

LANSING -- A popular bar in Detroit, known for "mystery meat" sliders and other unique options, is set to open its Lansing location next week.

Green Dot Stables, also known for serving over 20 kinds of handmade sliders, is scheduled to open its 12,000-square foot restaurant at 5 p.m. Dec. 14, according to a news release.

The restaurant, according to the release, will include hand-painted floor murals, a "gigantic" bar, a state-of-the-art kitchen and a private room for parties.

It's expected to accommodate up to 350 guests and is located at 410 S. Clippert St., south of Michigan Avenue. The restaurant is where the former Whiskey Barrel Saloon operated.

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Green Dot's Lansing menu is expected to have over 20 kinds of sliders. Some options on the menu posted online include pork belly schnitzel, catfish, quinoa, Kimchi, PB&J, grilled cheese, lamb, fried bologna, bct (bacon, cucumber and tomato), green olive burger, corn cake, prime rib, fried chicken and corned beef.

Each slider will be priced at $3. The menu will also have multiple $3 craft beers and a variety of fries, soups, salads and desserts that are in the $2 to $3 range.

The restaurant is owned by Christine and Jacques Driscoll, both Michigan State University graduates.

Christine Driscoll said in November the couple has plans to create an atmosphere that Spartan fans will want to be a part of before and after sporting events.

"We kind of like to play a little homage to what was there before or at least what's in the neighborhood," she said. "It's always a fun conversation starter between staff and guests."

For Green Dot Stables employment information, visit greendotstables.com/contact, call (989) 274-9447 or email admin@inlawshospitality.com. The restaurant is expected to hire up to 100 people.

Green Dot Stables' Detroit location is at 2200 W. Lafayette Blvd. in the city's Corktown neighborhood.

Eric Lacy is a reporter for the Lansing State Journal. Contact him at 517-377-1206 or elacy@lsj.com. Follow him on Twitter @EricLacy.