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f there were such a thing as
over for his dad . . . A tremen-
passionate Italian dining,
dous asset in Adrian's favor is
you might say that Cafe Cor-
that he has the same love that
tina has a major claim on it.
Rina and Adriano enjoyed for
Romance seems to be con-
the family-owned and operated
tinually in the air as diners at
restaurant business . . . He is
lunch or dinner enjoy authen-
proud of what his mom and dad
tic gourmet Italian dishes with
have accomplished, and wants
intense feeling amid Cafe Cor-
so very much the thrill of car-
tina's elegant and soft atmos-
rying on what has become a
phere.
wonderful family tradition.
Rina and Adrian() Tonon
But for the time being, Adri-
lived a life of romantic happi-
an must be content with week-
ness in their 30 years of mar-
ends and daily hours during the
riage . . . Tragedy struck on Feb.
summer . . . Next year, he will
27, 1993, when Adriano passed
be a senior in the hotel, restau-
on, but not before he and Rina
rant, institution management
had achieved a goal ... To have
school at Michigan State Uni-
guests also feel the warmth of
versity.
ardent romanticism in fine
Last summer, Adrian gained
Italian dining.
a magnificent experience, work-
Cafe Cortina opened its doors
ing three months at the five-
in December 1976 on 10 Mile
star Cipriani Hotel in Venice
Road, east of Orchard Lake
with its excellent executive chef,
Road, with seating at tables and
a family friend who took Adri-
booths for 96 . . . Two years
an under his wing and taught
later, a below-floor-level roman-
him much.
tic Fireside Room was added for
When he was 8 years old,
small parties up to 30 people.
Adrian had his Cafe Cortina
But Rina and
Adriano felt bad
. . . they had to
refuse people be-
cause many
times there
wasn't enough
room to accom-
modate them.
Finally, in
1989, they were
able to fulfill
their dream ... A
very European
brick-enclosed
Garden Room
was added that
would provide
additional room
for 90 people .. .
and French Cafe Cortina's Paul Tootikian, Rina and Adrian Tonon.
doors that lead into a lovely
baptism washing dishes .. .
courtyard patio for 20 more.
Today he is a fine young man in
Adriano had lived a full life
whose hands rests the future of
. . . He did everything he wanted
helping Mom continue the
to do . . . The time had come for
restaurant's ever-growing pop-
him to be a gracious host in
ularity.
another world . . . and for his
Adrian and Paul will not only
family to carry on.
make sure that Rina has all the
Cafe Cortina continues to be
assistance she needs in her
one of the region's finest Italian
grand ways of carrying on but
restaurants because his wife,
also take care of another great
Rina, has done just that . . . to-
love that was Adriano's . . . his
gether with her excellent exec-
vegetable garden in back .. .
utive chef, Paul Tootikian,
with its tomatoes, zucchini, bell
whose masterful culinary ex-
peppers, herbs, celery, red cab-
pertise has gained wide note in
bage, etc.
the 14 years he has been there.
Rina and Adriano had the
Now enter another member
uncanny foresight to buy the
of the family ... Rina and Adri-
property on which Cafe Cortina
ano's 21-year-old son, Adrian,
was built . . . It is on the south
who knows the challenge of a
side of 10 Mile, a free-standing
difficult task but will try to take
building with striking low
.
gables and a look of delightful
serenity.
The earthy interior captures
the mood of one of Italy's most
beautiful towns, Cortina D'Am-
pezzo . . . amid warm Ital-
ian/French country decor, brick
fireplace, cane-backed chairs,
leather booths, easy lighting,
etched glass with leaded de-
signs in little windows, white
linen tablecloths and napkins,
etc.
Its own bread is made on the
premises and the menu is con-
sidered only as a guide to the
authentic Italian dishes that
Cafe Cortina likes to prepare
. . . especially on three-to-four-
day notice . . . The wine list is
large and drinks like flaming
Sambucca "Con de Mosca" or
a glass of digestino di Averna
liqueur are choice.
Some people may tend to for-
get about Cafe Cortina . . . but
not for long . . . At one time, this
restaurant with such an appe-
tizing look was considered a
secret dining
jewel . . . and
there are still
those who
guard their
"discovery" with
somewhat of a
reverent secre-
cy.
Rina calls
the food at Cafe
Cortina "North-
ern Italian with
a southern ac-
cent" . . . The
preparations of
Paul Tootikian
and his staff are
considered by
those with food
knowledge as
classic traditional Italian, which
takes in a wide area . . . Many
people who have visited Italy
come back here and head for
Cafe Cortina ... Paul's food has
a touch of where they came
from.
Many memorable occasions
have been enjoyed at Cafe Cor-
tina . . . In December, it had the
honor of being selected by Mit-
subishi Motors for their annual
Christmas party here . . . In
California, Chef Wolfgang
Puck's Spago was selected .. .
and in New York it was Il
Cortile . . . That Cafe Cortina is
well-known in regions other
than Michigan is evidenced by
corporate requests for parties
in this area.
And it has gained much note