THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Specializing in Authentic Italian-American Dining Lunches and Dinners Friday., October 17, 1980 Danny Raskin's _ The Best o f Everything WITH SUCH A big tren d catchy names and slogans going so strong a la the Mex - like Nachos Cheese Flavor, ican way in dining, Sarah Taco Chips, ready-made Portnoy, public relation s guacamole dip — an who consultant and expert in hasn't heard of the Frito this culinary dining field , Bandito? writes: "Before Mexican cuisine "What was once south o f became chic, the Detroit the border and a mingling o f area had only a few good our Old West now comes by Mexican restaurants. reatu'ring All Varieties of way of New York in the Today it is not unusual to form of western leather see foods such as guacamole Authentic Chinese Dishes boots and belts, designer or nachos cropping up on jeans, colorful shirts and menus of restaurants that blouses, and cowboy hats do not traditionally serve Served from 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. which are nothing more Mexican food. For cocktails, than modified sombreros. two popular Mexican drinks We have adopted what was — sangritas and margaritas practical, natural and com- — along with imported JELEGRAPH AT SQUARE LAKE RD. Actress Frs. Simms Cigna fortable and refined it to Mexican beer from bre- -IN THE MIRACLE MILE SHOPPING CENTER high fashion. weries established as far Credit Cards Honored "Even the colorful casual back. as 1890 are available style of Mexican living has on many menus not spe- drifted across the border to cializing in Mexican food. influence the way we live. "At one time, French We see many forms of Mexi- cuisine was regarded as the can art everywhere. Our only fashionable food to wall-to-wall carpets have serve when entertaining, been replaced with Mexican then came Italian cuisine tiles, hand-woven rugs, and gaining in popularity, and, MICHIGAN'S MOST UNIQUE RESTAURANT our fine china has been alas, what good was a hos- shelved for pottery tess without her wok. (Where else can you eat in an Edsel?) dinnerware. "Today the focus is on HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY "Yearly, millions of Mexican food with its ver- Americans travel on busi- satility and variety. Be- OCT. 29 Dancing, Prizes, Treats ness or as tourists to cause it is pleasing to the Mexico. It was merely a eye, palate 'and pocketbook, I EVENING PRICES From $3.25 matter of time before we more and more people are began to take a serious look turning to Mexican cuisine DAILY SPECIALS, $565 at the food. Tues.-Fri. when dining out or all you can eat inc. salad & potatoes "Mexican food is a combi- entertaining at home. On nation of color, texture and its own merit, this food has If tarn MI NB THUG'S OPEN FOR LUNCH & MINER flavor. Not only is it festive become fashionable among 1101 MS NNrEnmm with almost endless variety, the sophisticated. CIIINNTRY =NC but it is economical, nutriti- Featuring "So popular is the trend, it ous and not terribly compli- was necessary for me to spe- DAVE HARPER 'blurs. Oyu SaL cated to prepare. cial order Diana's book, The "Real Mexican food is Cuisines of Mexico,' as it NM 11:31-3p... made up of good, fresh in- was sold out at Kitchen 1118, Tus.-lbrs. 5-11 p.n. gredients, such as onions, Glamor. And I had to smile St 5-12 It cheese, tomatoes, beans, to myself when Ina Tchen, Yid Parting SARI Int.111111111 128-111411 beef, rice, chilies, grits, (Continued on Page 36) masa, sesame seeds, pine nuts, almonds, shrimp, sour cream, avocados, corn and seasoned with bay leaves, coriander, cloves, aniseed, cinnamon bark, dried chilies, thyme, oregano, cumin and other herbs and spices. "A real pioneer in bring- ing Mexican cuisine to the American kitchen is Diana Kennedy, popular author of The Cuisines of Mexico.' Craig Claiborne, world- renowed food expert and author, describes Diana's book as, The definitive book in English on the most edi- ble art.' These two experts both agree it is earthy food, festive food, happy food, cel- ebration food — peasant - food raised to the level of high and sophisticated art.' Claiborne has also devoted a section to Mexican Cuisine in his New York Times Cook Book.' "It was only five years ago that it was almost impossi- ble for me to find tortillas in the supermarket. Today most stores have a complete section for Mexican food in their gourmet aisle. "With the advent of its popularity came the inevit- able progression, or regres- sion, of fast food places — the Mexican answer to McDonald's, Burger King, etc. "Also available are the quick taco kits, frozen Mex- 28875 FRANKLIN ROAD AT NORTHWESTERN • Snuthfiald ican dishes and snacks with 01,,t I.. KA CHINESE BUFFElt - , ALL YOU CAN EAT -■ 7225 W. McNichols (6 Wks. 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