Lady of the House is an idea.

Lady of the House is someone many of us grew up with, rooted in our own families and homes. She’s the matriarch, the maternal archetype symbolizing warmth, hospitality, and pleasant control. She’s the person who taught us to cook, and host, in the same way that Chef Kate’s mother and grandmothers taught her as a child.

This idea, very real for every member of the Lady family, is a way of thinking about things, of taking care, of preparing food and drink with love, and gratitude. We embody the strength, perseverance, generosity, and care that symbolizes every Lady of the House, whether she’s preparing a meal, or working hard to build a better life for loved ones and beyond.

As a concept,

Lady of the House is a Modern American restaurant and bar by Chef Kate Williams in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood. Our menus demonstrate a passion for knowledge and technique, with special emphasis on freshness and creativity, also reflecting a strong commitment to community sourcing and support of Michigan farms.

The goal of our hospitality team is to provide an unforgettable dinner party every night, each visit a unique experience for travelers far and near, or neighbors across the street. Our offerings may surprise or delight you, but after all, we’re responsible for your happiness, and this means you should want for nothing while you’re here, already so generously sharing your evening with us. Quite truly, we couldn’t do it without you. We look forward to caring for you soon.

Location

1426 Bagley, Detroit, MI 48216.

We are located on the corner of Bagley and Trumbull, two blocks southeast of Michigan Ave.

Parking is available in our parking lot also on the corner of Bagley and Trumbull. Free street parking is available on neighboring streets.

Closed Until Further Notice…

It is with heavy hearts and an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our staff, guests and greater community, that we have decided to temporarily close Lady of the House in response to the current COVID-19 situation.

As many others have said, this situation is unprecedented and unfortunately we don't have a guidebook to know exactly how to navigate through such times. We hope our closure doesn't last that long, but just like everyone else, we are adapting to updates and relying on our local, city, state, and federal governments, as well as the CDC, to lead us with the right information so that we may respond accordingly with the sake of community health in mind. This is unquestionably the most difficult moment we have had to face and we are exploring all options for how to support our team.

During our closure, all current employees will be paid through this week. We will be paying both employee and employer health insurance contributions for all active employees who are currently enrolled in our program for up to two months. We will also feed our staff for at least the next two weeks, as supplies and vendor deliveries allow us to do so, and offer access to free mental health support to our entire team during this very stressful time. As new information becomes available to us, we will continue to adapt and reevaluate our closure, business model, and offerings.

If you would like to invest in a future visit, we would also encourage you to purchase gift cards online which can be used once we reopen. You may also email [email protected] for more information.

In the meantime, we are planning to host some digital happy hours while living our best quarantined lives with the hope of sharing and connecting with all of you. We will also be looking into ways we can support our industry and our city on a larger scale. Please stay tuned for more info.

Once again, thank you for your continued support and please take care of yourselves and your families. Our restaurant is meant to feel like our very own dining room— a home, an escape, and a dinner party that we are so happy to host you in every night. We wouldn't be here without you and we cannot wait to care for you again soon, when we are all healthy, happy, and safe. Stay well. We're all in this together.

Love, Chef Kate and Lady of the House Team