Anita's Kitchen
Ryan Byers is a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry with extensive experience in various management roles. Currently, Ryan serves as Assistant General Manager at Anita's Kitchen since July 2024. Prior to this, Ryan was General Manager at Life Hospitality from March 2023 to July 2024, and held the position of Senior Room Operations Manager at Marriott International from January 2022 to March 2023. Ryan's career also includes roles such as Rooms Operations Manager at Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center and Guest Services Manager at The Detroit Club. With a strong culinary background, Ryan has worked as Sous Chef/Restaurant Manager at Emagine Entertainment and Assistant Director of Catering at Glass House Catering. Educational qualifications include a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Eastern Michigan University and an Associate's degree from Washtenaw Community College in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management.
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Anita's Kitchen
For over 40 years, Anita’s Kitchen has dedicated itself to traditional Lebanese family recipes and gracious hospitality. With its flagship restaurant located in downtown Ferndale, Anita's Kitchen is consistently recognized by Hour Detroit and Detroit Metro Times as an award-winning restaurant. In 2018, proprietors Jen & Joe Wegrzyn introduced their first fast-casual concept, AKtakeaway, in Detroit's financial district. Offering "Old World traditions in a New World way," AKtakeaway provides healthy, convenient lunch to Detroit professionals, and at a great value! In late 2019, Anita's Kitchen opened its doors in downtown Lake Orion. The two-floor historic building dating back to the late 1800’s has been the perfect home for both the fast casual AKtakeaway concept (downstairs), and the relaxed, full service atmosphere of Anita’s Kitchen (upstairs). Just two months after the opening of the Lake Orion restaurant, Anita's Kitchen/ AKtakeaway debuted at DTW (Detroit Metro Airport). The addition of Anita’s Kitchen at DTW is part of a larger effort on behalf of partner company HMS Host to provide healthier airport dining options, with an emphasis on local Michigan businesses. With the addition of the Lake Orion and DTW locations, it becomes clear that Anita’s Kitchen is only looking ahead toward building the brand and its followers. The goal remains as true as ever; to introduce as many people as possible to the delicious and healthy flavors of Lebanon!