American Coney Island in Detroit frustrated over Lafayette's rat closure "We are not one of the same"
The owner of American Coney Island in Detroit says the recent closure of Lafayette Coney Island due to rat infestation impacts their business.
Century-old Detroit coney island rivalry is being threatened by rats
After actor Jon Hamm finished filming "No Sudden Move" in Detroit during the pandemic, he went on "The Tonight Show" to promote the crime drama. As he spoke with host Jimmy Fallon, the conversation turned to coney islands.
'The city needs to help': Lafayette Coney Island responds after second closure due to rats
After rats led to another closure at Detroit's Lafayette Coney Island, the downtown restaurant took to social media to address the issue - along with accusations made by a neighboring business owner.
New Detroit food safety ordinance hadn't hit Lafayette Coney Island before closure
Lafayette Coney Island will have a white placard placed in its window when it reopens following a shutdown due to a rat problem. The placards come as part of Detroit's Dining with Confidence program, which went into effect on Oct. 1.
American Coney Island owner outraged over neighboring Lafayette's rat problem
A reported rat infestation intensifies the rivalry between two competing coney island restaurants in downtown Detroit.
American Coney Island says Lafayette Coney rat closure is hurting business
American Coney Island says a rat infestation that temporarily closed its Downtown Detroit neighbor, Lafayette Coney Island, is impacting business.
Detroit's Lafayette Coney Island temporarily closes due to "rat infestation issue," health department says
A Detroit coney island that had previously dealt with rodent issues three years ago temporarily closed down on Friday, according to the Detroit Health Department.
Rat problem fuels rivalry between Lafayette and American Coney Island
A rat problem that has temporarily shut down Lafayette Coney Island for the second time since 2022 has fueled a feud between the legendary restaurant and its next-door neighbor American Coney Island.
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'Buy a broom.' American Coney Island owner says Lafayette rat issue hurting her business
After Lafayette closed temporarily due to the health department announcing reports of rats, American is now claiming their neighbor is hurting their business.
Lafayette Coney Island closed again due to rat infestation: Health Department
The Detroit Health Department said the eatery shut down voluntarily and will stay closed until all violations are corrected.
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Lafayette Coney Island voluntarily closes to address 'rat infestation issue'
The Detroit Health Department said that Lafayette Coney Island in Downtown Detroit has closed once again to address a rat ...
Rat infestation at Lafayette Coney Island impacting neighboring business
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