Handmade continues to thrive despite the ongoing pandemic. Owner Derek Spiteri said the sandwich shop on Hillsdale Street weathered the initial shutdown in March without any cuts to the staff. Handmade offered takeout throughout Michigan’s initial shutdown, although indoor seating closed abruptly in March to comply with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders. “It’s hard to...
Hillsdale’s newest sandwich shop has a liquor license, but owner Derek Spiteri isn’t sure he’s ready to use it. Spiteri obtained a liquor license this spring, but as it approaches its first birthday, Handmade has developed along the sandwich line, being voted No. 10 on MLive’s list of the best sub shops in Michigan. Now,...
Derek Spiteri, son of Checker Records owner John Spiteri, opened the sandwich shop Handmade in the old Oakley building on Hillsdale Street last week, after a year of renovations. The old Oakley-style bread is back, with all sorts of new additions: the sandwich shop also features specialty coffee drinks, ice cream, and a cool...
Derek Spiteri, owner of the Hillsdale Street property and son of Checker Records owner John Spiteri, plans to serve specialty coffee inspired by his time at Checker Records, as well as gourmet subs.