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Two New Eateries to Open at Lansing Shuffle After Recent Closure
The food hall is welcoming University Weiner and Finger Lickin' Chicken & Fish after the closure of Beirut Kitchen.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:20pm
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Lansing Shuffle, a popular food hall in the city, is undergoing changes with the closure of Beirut Kitchen and the upcoming openings of two new restaurants - University Weiner and Finger Lickin' Chicken & Fish. The new eateries are slated to open sometime after April 1, with University Weiner aiming to open in May.
Why it matters
The Lansing Shuffle food hall has been a hub of activity and dining options for the local community. The closure of one restaurant and the addition of two new ones reflect the ongoing evolution and dynamism of the local food scene, as businesses adapt to changing consumer preferences and market conditions.
The details
Beirut Kitchen, a locally owned Mediterranean eatery that opened in February 2024, has recently closed, with its Facebook page now listing it as permanently closed. In its place, two new restaurants will be opening - University Weiner, which will occupy the former Beirut Kitchen stall, and Finger Lickin' Chicken & Fish, which will take over the former Yeti Kitchen space. University Weiner is an expansion of an existing hot dog restaurant in downtown East Lansing, while Finger Lickin' Chicken & Fish is a new addition to the Lansing food scene, with two other locations already in the city.
- Beirut Kitchen closed recently, with no exact date provided.
- University Weiner and Finger Lickin' Chicken & Fish are slated to open sometime after April 1, 2026.
- University Weiner is aiming to open in May 2026.
The players
Lansing Shuffle
A popular food hall in Lansing, Michigan that is undergoing changes with the closure of one restaurant and the opening of two new ones.
University Weiner
A hot dog restaurant with an original location in downtown East Lansing that is expanding to a new stall in the Lansing Shuffle food hall.
Finger Lickin' Chicken & Fish
A new restaurant coming to the Lansing Shuffle food hall, with two existing locations in Lansing serving fried chicken, fish, burgers, and sides.
Beirut Kitchen
A locally owned Mediterranean eatery that recently closed its stall in the Lansing Shuffle food hall.
Yeti Kitchen
One of the original eateries in the Lansing Shuffle food hall that closed its doors in November 2025.
What’s next
The two new restaurants, University Weiner and Finger Lickin' Chicken & Fish, are expected to open their stalls in the Lansing Shuffle food hall sometime after April 1, 2026, with University Weiner aiming for a May opening.
The takeaway
The changes at Lansing Shuffle reflect the dynamic nature of the local food scene, as businesses adapt to shifting consumer preferences and market conditions. The addition of two new eateries after the closure of Beirut Kitchen suggests the continued appeal of the food hall model and the ongoing evolution of dining options in Lansing.
