BEST OF EVERYTHING

DANNY RASKIN

FOOD & SPIRITS

118 W. WALLED LAKE DRIVE, CORNER PONTIAC TRAIL
Walled Lake
624-1033

NIB SPECIALS SEINES DAILY--11011.-TIPJOS. 5-10 1... I Fit-SAT. 5-11 .m.
FRESH BROILED DANTE FISH
5 8 .95
VEAL PICANTE
$9.95
CHAR BROILED LAMB CHOPS (4) W/Mint Jolly
$12.95
VEAL PEPINO
$9.95

Entrees Served with Tossed Salad or Cole Slaw. Choice of Potato Du Jour. French Fries or
Rice Pilaf and Crusty Bread. Small Special Salad S I Extra with Dinner

•FRESH FISH IMILY•BREAST OF CHICKEN•PASTA•STEAKS•SHRIMP•ROAST DUCK

AN ITALIAN SOLDIER is
etched in glass ... hanging from
the ceiling . as if to guard
what is no longer a secret ... La
Guardia Restaurant in Windsor
Ont., has attained much popu-
larity for its fine cooking of
Northern and Southern Italy
cuisine.
• Owned by Chef Michael
Ciliberto, food at La Guardia in

to od

25080 SOUTHFIELD AT 10 MILE

569-0882

N R E O A W T C F L E A I ST I N U E R E S 3 )

CHEF ERNIE
DI MICHELE

SPECIALIZING IN NORTHERN & SOUTHERN ITALIAN CULINARY ARTISTRY

NOW EVERY MONDAY 6 p.m. to 10p .m.
ITALIAN BUFFET 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

GARY ROSE AND HIS
GOLDEN VIOLINS
STROLLING TRIO

VEALS — CHICKENS — PASTAS — CANNELONI — FISH — SALADS—ETC., ETC.. ETC

MON., WED., THURS.,
FRI., AND SAT.

1 1 95 Adults

$595

•

.

Children 10 & Under

OUR FAMOUS SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. IS HARD TO BEAT!

$7 95 Adults

•

• HOT & COLD
• ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

tA 95 Children
io & Under
*rfiF

A RESTAURANT
Formerly Archibald's

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Coming August 5

The Loving Cup

With Marlene Hill

For Listening and Dancing Pleasure Tuesdays Thru Saturdays
Now Appearing Monday Nites
Opening Monday Niles, Aug. 4

BUGS BEDDOW

WITH URSULA WALKER

Thru July

ALEXANDER ZONJIC
TRIO

Live Entertainment and Dancing Sunday Evenings

555 S. Woodward
2 Blks. S. of Birmingham Theatre
642-9400
• Casual Dress • Major Credit Cards Accepted • Birmingham Luncheon Shuttle Bus Provided

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Friday, July 18, 1986

THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS

Windsor has been considered
their salad will thrill with joy at
among the finest in that region
Mario's preparation.
. .. with presentation, taste,
Naturally a bottle of wine ...
service and quality the utmost
and the selection of a white
facets required by Michael.
Corvo (it also comes in red) was
At one time, this was part of highly appropriate.
two stores ... Mossman's Deli-
Before the entree at La Guar-
catessen and that of a
dia, guests are given wet nap-
shoemaker . . One portion was
kins (not little packages of Wet-
opened by Michael and his
naps) ... when they have the
father-in-law, Joe Piazza ... as
Caesar salad ... This elegant
a pizza parlor.
touch is perhaps to remove
Today, six years later, it is a
whatever garlic or other odor
Windsor dining pride ... with
element may interfere with the
160 seats in the dining room ...
choice entrees served.
and 72 seats in a lounge that
Swirling of wine in the mouth
used to house the pizza opera-
serves its purpose as a palate
tion ... On Fridays and Satur-
cleanser much like the usage of
days, a jazz quartet also plays
sorbet.
for dancing in the lounge.
My lemon veal with shrimp
The intimacy and gracious-
and homemade tomato sauce
ness of La Guardia in Windsor
was a delicious treat ... The
. makes for a fine dining experi-
entree is brought on a hot plate
•ence ... Amidst stucco walls, al-
to promote warmth ... and
coves for serene privacy, wall
Mario skillfully removes the
windows with brick,_ awning
portions to place on his cus-
over entrance from dining room
tomer's dish.
to lounge ... and awnings at
The milk-fed veal was excep-
ingress to the kitchen ... The
tionally tender ... and the
well-appointed La Guardia is a
shrimp so luscious, covered with
delightful dining setting with its
tomato sauce and cooked veget-
table candelights and the look of
ables.
"Little Italy" with its many and
The side dish is impressive,
varied types of empty wine
too ... fresh vegetables ... and
bottles instead of the staid look
La Guardia's famous oven-baked
of only Chianti.
potatoes ... made their own
Its quiet, elegant and relaxed special way.
setting is enhanced by lovely
Who could resist the dessert?
pictures ... just enough ... on
... Certainly not Michael
the stucco, brick and plaster
Ehrlich or myself ... Strawber-
walls.
ries Italiano ... made by Mario
We had lunch at La Guardia
at tableside ... on ice cream ...
with Michael Ehrlich . . . and. topped with real whipped cream.
enjoyed the atmosphere of low
Where did they get the name
lighting and beautiful decor au-
La Guardia? ... By accident
gmented by charming red and
while searching at a public li-
white checkered tablecloths.
brary ... Stranger there
There are two Michaels in the
suggested that they call their
kitchen ... owner Michael
restaurant "The Guard" or Ita-
Ciliberto ... and assistant chef
lian soldier ... Both mean La
Michael Chairappa ... Still an-
Guardia in Italian ... And so
other one, Michael Piazza, is
this very fine Windsor restau-
manager owner/chef
rant was born ... to please taste
Michael's brother-in-law who
buds of guests who recognize the
has been at La Guardia since its
difference.
beginning six years ago this
WE WILL PRINT WHAT-
past June.
EVER letters are possible ...
Our waiter, Mario Migliarese,
and respect a person's wish to
has been at La Guardia three
remain anonymous ... However,
years ... Before going to Cal-
when sent to - this column, they
gary for six years ... he has
must ... AND I DO MEAN
spent five years at the very fine
MUST ... include the sender's
Sabotini's in Florence, Italy.
name, address and phone
Mario is what you would con-
number ... in case further ques-
sider an expert pro ... so cor-
tions or information may be
dial, gracious and efficient ...
necessary.
His main forte is tableside cook-
BIG
BONANZA
of
ing, flambe'ing desserts and
entertainment is on tap at Red
drinks ... Mario's Caesar salad,
Cedars, Telegraph and Nine
made at tableside is considered
Mile ... something quite differ-
to be among the finest in North
ent ... with both upstairs and
America, which is saying a lot
downstairs offering star attrac-
... There are many quality
tions.
Caesar salad makers ... but
Coming Aug. 1 for Wednes-
Mario has some deft intricate
day, Friday and Saturday ap-
touches that place his loving
pearances upstairs will be Phil
preparation ahead of many.
Marcus Esser and Barbara Bre-
His prowess as an expert
dius singing Broadway and
waitperson is noted by a lack of
popular songs ... Scheduled to
laziness ... as he goes around
appear downstairs on Thursdays
the table serving from right or
will be Josh White Jr ... Friday
left as is proper.
and Saturday will continue to
Our lunch began on a note of
alternate between Ron Coden
difference garlice bread top-
and Bob Posch ... and almost
ped with tomato ... then
95 percent certain are the Wed-
Mario's excellent Caesar salad
nesday evening Amateur Talent
. made from fresh crisp ingre-
shows that will be taped for
dients ... among them the im-
viewing on Continental Cablevi-
portant asset of olive oil im-
sion.
ported from Italy ... Those who
NEW FACES among the cus-
love a thick Caesar sauce on
tomers at Rialto Cafe, Wood-

