In the late 40’s into the 50’s, the building that houses Mudgie’s was a corner grocery store owned by Maltese immigrant, Tony Saliba. He is pictured (left) with worker Charlie Muscat and former Miss Detroit, Braid Evelyn Johnson Leach, posing here in her role as Miss E&B Brewery. Many Corktown residents of that era tell stories about their excitement as children coming to the store to buy penny candy. The store also stocked pantry staples, beer, wine, produce, and it had a meat counter. The meat counter is actually still in place and in working order today in our dining room where there is also a framed copy of this photo. Another piece of the store that is still in tact is the walk-in ice box door which is currently hanging in our bar room. Several of Tony’s extended family members have returned to the corner as patrons of Mudgies over the past 12 years. We are excited to re-open, trying out a new version of Mudgie’s that returns to the roots of the corner store and aims to be of service to the community. Details of operating hours and procedures coming soon.