Press Release

The Henry Ford Partners with Plum Market to open Unique Plum Market Kitchen Experience in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Winter 2019

(Dearborn, Michigan - April 23, 2019) –The Henry Ford and Plum Market announced today a joint dining experience with a unique location to open in the winter of 2019 inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. This collaboration marks the first time the Plum Market team has partnered with a cultural destination.

Plum Market Kitchen @ The Henry Ford will be fully integrated into the institution’s food services operations and will provide the cultural destination’s nearly 1.8 million visitors with health-conscious, all natural, organic, and locally-sourced options. The menu for this exclusive and one of a kind dining experience is developed to meet the unique needs of guests who visit The Henry Ford.

This new Plum Market Kitchen will also feature artisan baked goods from local bakehouses, outdoor seating during warmer seasons as well as a separate entrance from the museum to provide the local community with a casual dining destination.

“Plum Market is known for their variety of healthier and innovative food choices,” said Patricia Mooradian, president and CEO of The Henry Ford. “We are thrilled to partner with the Plum team on this unique opportunity at The Henry Ford and offer another stellar dining destination to our visitors and the community.”

Plum Market is an independently owned Michigan-based company with a service-forward approach to food, beverage, and wellness essentials to meet the needs of the health-conscious and the foodies alike. The company operates six full-service grocery stores with an emphasis on natural, organic, and locally crafted items and also operates more than 15 quick-service fast casual dining-focused operations across the Chicago and Detroit Metropolitan areas.

“Being part of such a landmark in this community reflects our profound commitment to the community and supporting local organizations. Partnering with The Henry Ford, truly is special and we believe our concept will bring fresh and healthy offerings many visitors will appreciate,” said Plum Market CEO and Co-Founder Matt Jonna.