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THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Danny Raskin's
The Best of Everything
AMONG THE MAIN
features about Larco's Inn
on W. McNichols and San
Juan, is that it has retained
the food so many people still
talk about . . . and em-
ployees who have long-
standing experience there.
Back about 30 years ago,
Larco's was opened by
brothers Nick, Mike and
Pete . . . seating only about
50 to 60 people . . . Then
came the center dining
room . . . and a bit later two
separate banquet and over-
flow rooms with upper and
lower levels, plus its own
bar . . . Seating is now over
500 . . . with 140 in the din-
ing area, 40 lounge seats,
225 in the upper region .. .
and another 100 in another
lower area.
Our waiter, Silvio Lonzo,
at Larco's Inn 13 years,
brought Pat Carlini and
myself the delicious pasta
and pea soup (pasta, peas
and broccoli) for which Lar-
co's is noted . . . and the very
popular Steak Pizzaiolo .. .
I was at lunch with Pat, who
leaves in September for a
seven-week trip to Europe
with wife Marge . . . Larco's
is his favorite place to dine.
Still there are . . . waiter
Chris Rado, who started
as a busboy 30 years ago
when the place opened
. .. and later married into
the Larco family ... wai-
ter Lou Swezzne, almost
20 years ... waitress Kay
Snichler, over 15 years
wiatress Jean Holme,
over 15 years ... barten-
der Richard Morales, 16
years ... waiter Gus
Crocenzi, about 15 years
... pantry woman Ella
Smith, over 15 years ...
Louis Rattu, in the
kitchen almost 20 years.
Owner Jim Macri has
been there 12 years . . . Wife
Angie Larco Macri is at the
restaurant every Saturday
. . . plus also running the
parties and banquets .. .
Son Jim Macri Jr., on the
floor, used to run Larco's at
the Sheraton in Westland
. . . Daughter Joan is also on
the floor.
It's still one of the most
beautiful dining spots
around . . . with those dark
wood walls and overhead
tiny beam lights . . . ele-
gance in simplicity . . . You
won't find too many places
with such sturdy chairs and
tables, either . . . Would be
quite a cost if the restaurant
were to be built today.
Nice to know Larco's Inn
is still doing business . . . it
holds such very wonderful
memories for me.
CONSTAND'S at site of
former Vineyard's is on
target for middle of Sep-
tember opening . . . That'll
probably be the name up-
stairs . . . with authentic
Northern Italian dining .. .
The lower level Franklin
Grille will be strictly
American . . . with meats,
fresh seafood and fresh
broiled fish . . . Former
Annex was to have been
named TC's after Tom Con-
stand, Jim's son, but dis-
1
covery was made that the Lake Rd. between 12 and Tony Roma's too late to save
13, now includes char- it from closing its doors .. .
name is registered . . . so
broiled baby-back ribs .. . He's good and knows his
another must be chosen.
prepared by Chef Tony kitchen . . . also serving Ita-
Jim Constand's Grecian
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Gardens is in the process of Syrocki ... who came to
being sold . . . His Jim's
Garage is on Larned.
MEL BALL and Colours
are back at London Chop
House on Congress . . .
AT OUR FAMOUS LOW PRICES
Mondays through Satur-
French, Jewish, American, International Cuisine
days . . . The group includes:
Mel, vibes; Michele Goulet,
vocalist; Dan Valeen, voc-
alist and guitar; Dan Oes-
trike, vocalist and bass;
Jose Carretero, vocals and
keyboards; and Scott
Thompson, drums.
9V-3999
25290 GREENFIELD North of 10 Mile Rd.
QUITE A CHANGE
from the former Waffle
House on Northwestern,
south of 12 Mile . . . A once
drab 30-seater is now the
bright blue canopied Sun-
rise Cafe . . . 60 seats, ta
bles, booths and counters ve
dining room, carry-out and trays
. . . with breakfast, lunch
• breakfast • lunch • dinner
and dinner seven days a
• after-theater • kiddie menu
week 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Nothing pretentious . . .
open tuesdays thru sundays
bi
just a plain good clean place
10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
to eat . . . serving five
lincoln shopping center, 101/2 mi. & greentield, oak park 968-0022
omelettes, 12 waffles,
French toast, five hambur-
3020 GRAND RIVER Free Parking TE 3-0700
gers, three salads, chicken,
Private Banquet Rooms for wedding parties.
fish, homemade soups, etc.
Serving the World's Finest Steaks, Chops and
. . . Even four types of Coney
CHOP HOUSE Sea Foods for more than 50 years. All Beef aged
Islands.
in our cellars:
The owners are both here
just a short while from Rus-
Owned L Operate•
sia . . . but the food at Sun-
ly Moo &
rise cafe is strictly Ameri-
Stephen Tom Moo
can . . . as is their other
24535 W. 12 MILE RD. AT TELEGRAPH
place, Howard Johnson's on
• Private Dining Room • Businessmen's Luncheons
Woodward in Highland
MON.-THURS. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
COMPLETE CARRY - OUT
Park . . . Michael
FRI. & SAT. 11 a.m.- 12 mid.
SUN. 12 noon-10:30 p.m.
Kuchersky is here seven
354-9077
years, and Alex Slutsky five
years . . . Both were friends
in Moscow . . . and both
wives, Maya (Mike) and
Anna (Alex) are cos-
metologists here.
WITH WON TON SOUP, EGG ROLL, $350
The former Waffle
FRIED RICE & TEA
SERVED ANYTIME
7 DAYS
House had one grill, two
PLUS OTHER SPECIALS FROM $2.93 to $3.85
waffle irons and a dis-
hwasher that strangely
A Tradition
stood at the end of the
,,_ Since 1934
counter ... Sunrise has
ining anti (- 1 ockuild
ine
two grills, a deep fryer,
four waffle irons, two
Fred Bayne at the organ nightly
new burner stoves, ice
1128 E. Nine Mile Road (1 1/2 Mile East of 1 75)
cream cabinet, salad and
(313) 541-2132
Recommended by AAA & Mobile Guides
sandwich board ... and
no such thing as canned
soup.
Mike was graduated from
SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE & AMERICAN
University of Moscow in
MON.-THURS. 11-11, FRI. & SAT. 11-12 Mid. SUN. 12-10
restaurant equipment and
CARRY
OUT • CATERING
management . . . was assis-
tant manager, then man-
8410 W. NINE MILE, W. of Livernois 544-1021
ager at one of Moscow's fine
restaurants, a two-story
building . . . Alex was with a
top restaurant official .. .
YOUR HOST: HOWARD LEW
OPEN 7 DAYS
It's a great asset that both
SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE
can go into the kitchen and
AND AMERICAN FOOD
cook ifneeded . . . One of the
COMPLETE
24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-EX PLAZA)
CARRY-OUT
countermen, Les Erlich, has
353-7848
West of Telegraph
AVAILABLE
worked around the north-
west area . . . and is new-
lywed . . . He and wife Julie
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are still celebrating their
weekly anniversaries . . .
Sara Bingham was a wait-
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House, and loves the new
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look and new change.
BUSINESS MEETINGS, .•.
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Your host . . . HENRY LUM
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Businessmen's Luncheons • Carry outs • Catering
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Lake Mall closed its doors
35135 Grand River, Farmington
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476-9181 1.1
last week.
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INS
THE NEW MENU at
Darlin' Lilly's, Orchard
CATERING FOR ALL
OCCASIONS
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SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE & AMERICAN CUISINE
OPEN 1 DAYS—Mot-Thors. 11-10, Fri. & Sat. li-11, Sun. & Holidays 1 p.m. is ID p.m.
• Banquet Facilities
Your Chef: FRANK ENG
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Cantonesee Food
Open Daily 11 to 10:30, Sal. 11 to 12 Mid., Sun. 12 to 10:30
Free Parking
Carry Out Service
547-4663
13715 W. 9 MILE ROAD, OAK PARK
KING LIM'S GARDEN
CHINA CITY
Moo
NEW KING
LIM'S
26196 -GREENFIELD, LINCOLN CENTER, OAK PARK
Mon.-Thurs. 11 to 10:30
Fri. 11 to 11. Sat. 11 to 12
Sun. 12 noon to 10
•
OPEN 7 DAYS •
A WEEK
Mandarin. Szechuan & Cantonese Food
968-3040
3350 Auburn Rd.
852.8280
Carry - Out Service
Caterin•To Parties Available
Exotic Cocktails
FLOWN IN FRESH
SPECIAL
EXPRESSLY FOR YOUR DINING
COMBINATION PLATE
ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN
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CARL'S
5
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KINGSLEY INN 642 - 0100
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Famous Chop Suey • Cantonese Food • Steaks • Chops • Sea Food
EASY PARKING
CARRY OUT SERVICE
868-7550
44. CMJA6
322 W. McNICHOLS. Bet. Woodward & Second
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SOUTHFIELD RESTAURANT
552-8360
Closed SAT & SUN
MON-FRI 1 am to 6 pm
DELTA DENTAL BLDG., J.L. HUDSON DR.
NOVI
349-2885
SUN 1 am-8 pm
FRI 1 am-10 pm
MON-THURS & SAT 1 am-9 pm
Also Westland & Livonia
10 MILE & MEADOWBROOK
PANCAKE
UNCLE
JOHN'S
10101 TELEGRAPH, S. of Plymouth
1360 S. WOODWARD, SHAM
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644-2727
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
538-0440
OPEN 7 DAYS 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Banquet Facilities Available
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SOUTHFIELD
18203W. 10 MILE RD. & SOUTHFIELD RD.
569-5527
Mon.-Fri., 11 to 10:30
Saturday 11 to 1
Sunday 12 to 10
Banquet Facilities Available
FARMINGTON
31455 W. 14 MILE RD. & ORCHARD LAKE RD.
JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
851-8600
M-Th. Lun. 11:30-2:30, Din: 5:30-10
Fri. & Sat. Dinner til 12 Mid.
Sun. 12-9
CANTONESE
Sun. 11:30-4. Fri. & Sat. Din. 4 to 2 a.m.
851-7400