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Featuring Noted Chef John Szegedi Mr. Sports has 2 locations to better serve you ... Farmington Hills & Redford. CALL KIM, OUR BANQUET MANAGER 851.2990 or 5344420 OUR MUSIC WILL HELP MAKE YOUR PARTY. ■ WEDDINGS III BAR/BAT MITZVAHS ■ CONFIRMATIONS ■ ANNIVERSARIES ■ PRIVATE PARTIES . . . ALL YOUR HAPPY OCCASIONS (313) 544-7373 64 FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1992 This Chef Makes A Statement With His Menu And Your Dinner ne of the markings of a good chef today is having an in- dividualistic personality .. . It usually shows in the varied creations of food and presen- tation offered for enjoyable consumption. This trait has never been more prevalent than in the present restaurant scheme of successful operations . . . and a big reason why those places who have chefs with distinct personalities are more apt to make it through whatever recession storms may appear on the horizon, however small or large. Although Remy Berdy, now at Kingsley Inn on Wood- ward, is not a "name" ex- ecutive chef, he enjoys the reputation of culinary respect among many peers because of his know-how . . . Remy is the kind so essential . . . able to ride with the times . . . be in- novative and creative accor- ding to the required stan- dards that are necessary .. . This comes from a personality able to ride needed culinary waves. He takes pride in his work and Kingsley Inn undoubted- ly is happy to have him aboard for continuance of its own rich tradition that began in 1938 . . . That's when Kingsley's original owner, Fotis "Nick" Takis, took over the former Kingston Inn and changed its name to Kingsley Bar and Grill . . . In 1958, Nick moved the operation from north of Long Lake Road to its present locale south of Long Lake Road and called it Kingsley Inn . . . In 1964, a multi-million dollar, full- service hotel was added .. . and in 1977 purchased by Gabe Zawideh, who today runs it with the capable assistance of his son Ramsey, general manager, and people like Jackie Davis, director of sales, whose ability has helped Gabe and Ramsey keep Kingsley Inn as a dining and hotel front-runner. Kingsley Inn's two ball- rooms have capacities of 350 and 200 within 14,000 square feet of banquet space, 160 deluxe rooms and suites, in- door atrium pool, whirlpool and health facilities, etc. . . . There's even a beauty salon, barber shop and same-day dry cleaning on the site. Remy always did like to work at a place where he could sleep on the job and get paid for it . . . Ever since ser- ving his apprenticeship at the Savoy Hotel in London when 13 and continuing on to the Dorchester, Mayfair and George Cinque in London and Paris, Remy has been a workaholic . . . He just loves that kitchen, and hours mean absolutely nothing to him .. . Give Remy a place to sleep and if necessary he'll put in whatever time is required to complete a culinary task that will please people . . . This is one of his life loves . . . making folks happy with his endeavors. When Israeli-born Remy came to the United States in 1968, he went to Tam O'Shanter, Michigan Inn and then opened Sheraton-Oaks in Novi for Tony Wisne . . . If Thddy Roosevelt were alive to- day he'd thank Remy for reopening the three restaurants at his favorite place, the Great Southern Hotel of Columbus, Ohio, built in 1894. In a world where good taste, good manners and good value can be a refreshing change, Kingsley Inn's dinners now present a difference. As important as an ex- ecutive chef like Remy Berdy is to an establishment, so are those waitpersons who pre- sent his food . . . One of the most requested is Martha "Marty" Trudeau who has been at Kingsley Inn 38 years and is highly acclaimed for her service alertness, keen abilities and winning per- sonality . . . Also high on the request list is 22-year veteran Connie Samarzich, whose ef- ficiency and customer satisfaction traits are well noted. The three Kingsley Inn din- ing rooms (Crown, Hill and Empire) seat a total of 200 in elegant, comfortable surroun- dings with Remy generating so much enthusiasm among the help it is like the Kingsley Inn has been reborn again to include his diver- sified ways of colorful presentations. Remy loves to prepare food . . . always has . . . and takes a great deal of satisfaction in the knowledge that guests are enjoying his output . . . Among a varied, assorted menu selection is another pet of Remy's . . . health- conscious items . . . He is big on this and in today's scheme of things, you're not much of a chef if you can't develop a good selection for the health-minded. Larry Cunningham is Kingsley Inn's banquet chef, formerly at Fairlane Club and Fairlane Manor where he was sous chef, making the soups and sauces . . . In addi- tion to Remy's duties as ex- ecutive chef, he also prepares many of the desserts even though Kingsley Inn has a fine pastry chef in Herlus Iverson. Kingsley Inn's dining rooms present a selection of classical dishes, old favorites and what has been considered the best of American cuisine in the presentation of Remy's color- ful culinary expertise. It seems like Executive Chef Remy Berdy has finally found a place where he can be He takes pride in his work and Kingsley Inn undoubtedly is happy to have him aboard for continuance of its own rich tradition that began in 1938. comfortable . . . This makes for a very pleasant relation- ship because Kingsley Inn has obviously attained the same comfort level with him . . . Quality counts a great deal with both . . . and it shows. ALMOST 50 YEARS ago, Sept. 1, 1942, the Caliphs, a social club of Central High School students, met at the Wilshire Hotel on W. Grand Boulevard . . . All but three of the original group attended the recent May 22 reunion at Arriva in Warren . . . Two were out-of-town and the third, Harvey Geller, has passed on . . . The members have remained close-knit throughout the years although three of them, Ben Fader of Dallas, Stan Brown of New York and Manny Col- bert of Ft. Lauderdale, don't live in the local area anymore. Plus this trio, the reunion also had Ron Stone, Herbert Sillman, Leonard Brose, Gerald Rowin, Ira Levy, Gor- don Fisher, David Frank, Hilton Haberman, Richard Wolk, Raymond Zweig, Robert Mann, Harold Laven, Elliott Schubiner, Norman Wachler, Stuart Hertzberg and Bar- bara Geller. L J