Campus News

Located on the District Campus and in the heart of the Rail District, The Villa At The District is the place to live in Birmingham! There are many exciting things happening on our campus and with our neighbors.

Most recently, a new restaurant has been approved to open in the former Big Rock Chophouse building, adjacent to our building. The new restaurant, Big Rock Italian Chophouse will also be a cigar lounge and private members club opening in 2024 from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.

Click on the following news articles to learn more about the new restaurant on our campus, The Villa At The District and other neighborhood news:

Birmingham’s new Big Rock Italian Chophouse coming …

Detroit Free Press – June 8, 2023
Big Rock Italian Chophouse on Thursday was announced as a new concept from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) for 245 S. Eton St. in…

Cameron Mitchell and investors to revive Birmingham’s …

Detroit News – June 8, 2023
To be called Big Rock Italian Chophouse, the new concept at 245 S. Eton in Birmingham will have a restaurant with steaks, pasta and a focus …

New Birmingham restaurant set for Big Rock Chophouse …

Crain’s Detroit Business – June 8, 2023
The 11,000-square-foot restaurant in Birmingham will offer a menu of prime steaks and chops, handmade pasta and a large high-end wine list. Big

Big Rock Italian Chophouse to replace Birmingham’s …

Metro Times – June 8, 2023
But developers have now announced a new restaurant called Big Rock Italian Chophouse will open in its space at 245 S. Eton St., the former Grand …

The Villa At The District Wins 2023 Detroit Design Award!

Detroit Design Magazine – June 5, 2023

New Restaurant Planned for Former Big Rock Chophouse in Birmingham

DBusiness Magazine – May 5, 2023
The new owners, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio, plan to reopen the venue as the Big Rock Italian Chop House. In mid-April, the company …

Cameron Mitchell to reopen Big Rock restaurant – Downtown Publications

Downtown Publications – May 5, 2023
Big Rock Chophouse had been located at 245 S. Eton Street in the historic Birmingham Train Station. Prior to opening as Big Rock Chophouse, …

The Villa At The District Now For Sale!

Dbusiness Magazine – September 8, 2022

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