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The ambiance of informal lux-
ury includes hardwood floors,
carpeting on another level, ma-
hogany chairs, beautiful chande-
liers, etc. ... Mementos from
Shula's career are displayed
throughout the restaurant, which
also has three private dining
rooms to accommodate parties
from five to 50.
It is open seven days ... Mon-
day-Friday breakfast, 6:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sun-
day breakfast, 7 a.m. to 11:30
a.m.; Monday-Sunday lunch,
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday-
Thursday dinner, 5:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday
dinner, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun-
day dinner, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Diners who consume the 48-
ounce porterhouse during a
normal meal seating become
members of a club of more than
5,000 who are recognized by an
engraved gold plaque that is dis-
played in the restaurant.
At one sitting, five Detroit Li-
ons footballers ate the porter-
house steaks with ease ... and
became instant members.

glomerates, he even had his em-
ployees out front dressed in cam-
ouflage battle garb.
By the way, Charlie's already
protected the secret way he
makes those cinnamon bagels,
which some folks are actually eat-
ing for dessert.
And you won't find his Every-
thing Bagel at too many places.
There's something to say about
fresh bagels whose dough has not
been frozen.
Charlie is banking on eventu-
al public recognition of this ...
along with other salient factors.
MAIL DEPT.... From Frankie
Paul Potestio ... "Rose and I have
been here in Naples, Fla., about
two years. Fm kept busy playing
my accordion and piano as I want
to for affairs and still enjoy en-
tertaining people. There are loads
of country clubs and golf clubs
here and Fve played a lot of them.
"Friends say I'm the hest ac-
cordion player in town. There are
only two or three here in Naples.
Frankie Jr. and his family live
five minutes away.
"Say hello to all my friends and
former customers." ... (Frankie
Paul and Rose live at 4307
Mourning Dove Dr., Naples, FL
34119, (941) 592-5869).
PROBABLY ONE of the best
books on cooking, preparation,
food purchasing, pastries, recipes,
Don Shula always did know pots and pans, etc. ... has yet to
talent ... and what to do with be published.
those gifted players.
The manuscript has been writ-
Bringing out the best in them ten by localite Certified Master
has been a Don Shula trademark. Chef Milos Cihelka (Roostertail,
Early indications are proving Detroit Athletic Club, London
this to also be true with his Chop House and part-owner of
restaurant connection ... in both the Golden Mushroom), with a
food and service.
content that is not only excellent
PUT A SHARP marketing ge- but precisely to a point where
nius behind one of the best local- kitchen professionals, among oth-
ly baked bagel operations and you ers, will be most appreciative.
have a very interesting reason
As you know, a certified mas-
why an industry is sitting up and ter chef is the absolute tops in the
taking note of Charlie Kaye.
world of culinary artistry ... In
His two-store Bean & Bagel 1981, Milos became the first one
shops are more than just a place in the United States.
to pick u1;4 bagels ... They each
He was on the U.S. National
have the convenience of seating Culinary Team in 1972, winning
for a lot of customers ... all of two gold medals at the Culinary
whom not only swear by his Olympics in Frankfort, Germany.
bagels but also the soups, salads,
In 1984, Milos won the rare
cream cheeses, coffees, etc. as Gold Medal With Distinction, re-
well.
ceiving an almost unheard of per-
While Charlie and his stores ... fect score from all six judges for
another one may soon open in the 11 dishes that he displayed.
Troy ... continue to please large
Milos was manager of the first
contingents of people, he has also Michigan Culinary Team in 1986
been forced to put his marketing ... which, during two years of com-
ability to work full time.
petitions, won a total of 38 gold
The invasion by chain bagel medals, culminating with the
corporate giants has Charlie stat- grand prize in the 1988 Culinary
ing that Bean & Bagel will not lie Olympics in Frankfort.
down ... "We are the 'Little David'
SPEAKING OF gold, put the
of the industry, fighting back," date on your calendar for the Gold
says Charlie. "Our sling shot is Ball by Variety, the Children's
loaded with superior products, as Charity ... May 31 at the Ritz-
well as superior service. Over Carlton, with Bruce Rosen re-
1,400 people come through our ceiving its humanitarian award.
two stores every day and we will
DOES ANYONE recall the
not give that up!"
street locations of Atlantic Gar-
Those who know Charlie Kaye dens and Pacific Gardens Chinese
believe him.
restaurants on Linwood? ... If so,
At one point recently, when give Norm Prady a call at (810)
Charlie "declared war" on the con- 262-9282. ❑

WE ARE PROUD TO BRING YOU THE ABSOLUTE FINEST IN
GREEK CUISINE ... SERVED BY AN EXCELLENT WAITSTAFF AMID
A SURROUNDING OF CONGENIAL LAUGHTER AND ENJOYMENT.
OUR IAMB CHOPS AND AWARD-WINNING TOMMY SALAD ...
AMONG OTHER FAMOUS GREEK SPECIALTIES ...
HAVE BEEN ACCLAIMED AS MICHIGAN'S BEST.

Your Hosts, Rick Rogow and Tommy Peristeris
Invite You To Join Us
For Lunch and Dinner Seven Days

& FRIDAY
8 p.m. to 12 Midnight
LIVE JAZZ THURSDAY

A winning team

in Troy.

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NOW ACCEPTING BANQUET RESERVATIONS FOR
1998 1999 AND 2000

• Weddings
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Restaurant Hours:
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5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Closed Saturdays
For Private Parties

• Brises
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810-788-4567

5586 Drake Road

South of Walnut Lake Road

West Bloomfield

Your Hosts:
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