The Best Of Everything
This And That
Master Chef Michael Russell; Eddie Rosenberg's
fun party; South Haven resorts.
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THE 'TEMPTATIONS
REVIEW TOUR
Never Before Seen On The Same Stage...
Al Woodson, Richard Street. S Damon
Harris, Former Lead Singers of, the
Legendary Temptations
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Reservations Taken Fo,
Our Great Millenni
New Year's Eve
Celebrations!
Entertainment & Fun At All
Andiamo Locations!
Andiamo West of Bloomfield Hills
Telegraph in Bloomfield Hills
(248) 865-9300
Andiamo Osteria of Royal Oak
Main Street in Royal Oak
(248) 582-9300
Andiamo Osteria of Rochester
Main Street in Rochester
(248) 601-9300
Andiamo Italia
E. 14 Mile Rd. in Warren
(248) 268-3200
Trattoria Andiamo
Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods
(313) 886-9933
Andiamo Lakefront Bistro
Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores
(810) 773-7770
ITALIA
7096 East Fourteen Mile Road
Oust west of Van Dyke in Warren)
(810) 268-3200
98
Selected "Best Italian Restaurant" by
Gourmet Magazine '96. '9 7, and '98
visit us at: www.andiamoitalia.com
fun-loving sort of guy.
he French-made cloth
Even when emcee friend, former
toque (chef's hat) worn by
sportscaster Dave Diles, talked glow-
Master Chef Michael
ingly about him, Eddie was quipping
Russell, has a meaning in
from his front-row table as Shirley
being so tall ... Historically, in
probably kicked him to be serious ...
Europe, one could always tell who the
When he took the stage,
head chef was by the height of
Eddie was in awe, but
his hat ... The taller the hat,
retained his laugh-getting
the higher the ranking.
composure ... So much so
Those pleats mean some-
that folks who have known
thing, too, says Michael ...
him for a lifetime couldn't
They are symbolic of the
stop laughing at Eddie's
number of ways a chef in
down-to-earth comedic
Europe can cook an egg ...
words.
(over 60).
He went on stage with a
Russell is executive chef for
toupee over his bald pate,
dining operations at the
DANNY
and said, "It's time I
Motor City Casino, slated to
RASKIN
changed my image" ... But
open this year in Detroit.
Local Columnist took it off immediately and
Many will remember him
the laughs that have been
from his great work at a num-
his life for a lot of years continued to
ber of local private clubs ... Wabeek
come ... Thankfully, Eddie's image is
Country Club, Skyline Club, Detroit
the same as always ... a wonderful fel-
Yacht Club and Bloomfield Hunt
low whose philanthropic
Club.
ways have helped so
He is just one of two certified mas-
many people ... A
ter chefs still active in the restaurant
great husband,
business in Michigan ... (The other is
father and grandfa-
Jeff Gabriel) ... and was on the U.S.
ther ... and the
Culinary Olympics team from 1986-
kind of friend a
94 ... Also its captain, 1988-92.
Heading the Motor City Casino's
Michael
entire food operation will be a big
Russell,
CM C,
job ... The 500-seat Classics Buffet,
executive ch
fine-dining Iridescence, Middle-
for dining
Eastern La Shish and Deli
operations at
Unique.
the Motor
All will be located in the
City Casino, is
adjoining Continental Building
a master chef.
connected to the casino by two
skywalks ... Classics Buffet will
be on the first floor ... the oth-
ers on the second floor.
IT WAS A SPLENDID
80th birthday party for Eddie
Rosenberg ... put on recently
by his wife of 53 years, Shirley
Rosenberg, at Excalibur
Banquet & Convention
Center.
Inside him, the make-'em
laugh Eddie was probably shaking
his head in joy as 140 people
attended ... But Eddie never
showed his emotions outwardly ...
At least not that any could see ...
while maintaining his image as
a jocular laugh-a-minute
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AUBURN HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road,
Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The second of
Lelli's traditionally fine Italian ristorantes is
located across from the Pontiac Silverdome.
Besides elegant surroundings, it features the
same excellent food served by the Lelli family
since 1939. Reservations are accepted for any
evening except Saturday.
BERKLEY
Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248)
548-3650. There is nothing like a consistently
dependable neighborhood family restaurant
The Italian and American menu is one that
evokes much confidence in casual dining.The
chicken, ribs, round and square pizzas, fish,
salad, pasta, etc are served seven days a
week for lunch and dinner. Everything is also
available for carry-out
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield 1-1ills, (248) 932-0800. Award-win-
ning chicken soup is featured. Also serving
corned beef, fresh roasted turkey, sandwiches,
salads and traditional dishes. Party trays and
catering too at this NewYork-style deli.
Carnegie Deli cheesecake and Steve's
Brownies are among the desserts.
DETROIT
Lelli's of Detroit, 7618 Woodward,
Detroit (313) 871-1590. Lelli's has been an
Italian favorite since 1939, with traditional
dishes served daily. The varied menus of
Italian specialties provide regular and light
presentations by the Lelli family.
FARMINGTON HILLS
Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 855-1122. Middle-
Eastern dining is featured by Hassan Bazzi,
former maitre d' at the Original Sheik in
downtown Detroit. Daily specials at lunch
and dinner. Full menu carryout with catering
available_ Complete liquor service.
Intelligent Chicken, 32431 Northwestern
Hwy, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-4455.The
wide variety of specialty items are together
with a complete menu of charbroiled or rotis-
serie thicken for both dining in the 40-seater
area, and carry-out, 7 days a week Soups, chili,
salads and side dishes are homemade.Also
homemade are the popular cookies and
brownies.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 626-5020. One mag-
azine said that there was no place like it in
the countryThe Guinness Book of Records
has featured its accomplishments. Lunch and
snacks are available with table seating
amidst video games, antiques, nostalgic
posters, flying miniature airplanes, entertain-
ment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It is
open seven days a week.
Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills,
(248) 855-9463. This is a many-faceted type
of operation. Nibbles and Nuts at the
Vineyards, and traditional Jewish dishes
prepared by Shirlee Bloom, using only
DINING GUIDE
on page 102