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Over 15 years ago, Sweet Lorraine's
ver 15 years ago ... and
sold very few vegetarian burgers ...
almost 3 million people later
Today, they have reached the 1/2 mil-
... a restaurant that was origi-
lion mark in sales ... The Angus beef,
nally thought of more as a
purchased from the beginning from Sy
lunch spot and light dining operation
Ginsberg and his Allied Meats, has also
... has become a major destination
gone over the 1/2 million
restaurant that brings people
mark for the number of strip
from all parts of the state.
steaks sold.
When Sweet Lorraine's Cafe
One of the items they
opened its doors on Greenfield,
opened with, Chicken and
just north of 12 Mile Road, in
Shrimp Creole, was taken off
Southfield ... on Nov. 15, 1984,
the menu in favor of a jam-
it was nowhere near being an
balaya preparation ... but is
outgrowth of the little deli-
back ... and the favorite of
catessen and cafe, also owned by
many ... The quiche Gary
husband and wife Gary
and Lorraine had offered 15
Sussman and Lorraine Platman,
D ANNY
years ago sort of quietly drift-
on 14 Mile Road and Campbell
RA SKIN
ed away from lack of requests
in Madison Heights.
Local Columnist ... but today it's bigger than
For the first six months, the
ever.
Southfield restaurant did have
In the meantime, Lorraine's experi-
corned beef and roast beef sandwiches
mentations in her commercial kitchen
... but that's all ... Both were discarded
at home, and in the restaurant, have
to bring out more of the culinary exper-
resulted in numerous culinary excite-
tise of Lorraine, whose ingenious way
ments ... Cajun, Caribbean, Asian,
of innovative cooking was being
Middle-Eastern with a twist, Italian and
received with wide recognition.
other global influences.
They continued to own the deli café
Her stuffed French Toast, which
in Madison Heights ... to which
Lorraine concocted and introduced six
Lorraine travels back and forth.
years ago, goes over big ... with cinna-
Recent renovation work at Sweet
mon, nuts, spices, raisins, etc.
Lorraine's in Southfield has given it a
decided new exterior look ...
The entire front of the build-
ing has been ripped out,
windows and all ... And in
their places are striking cop-
per shapes based on Picasso
and Matisse sketches, larger
windows and brick instead
of wooden slats.
Soon to come on the inte-
rior will be a regular 12 to
15 stool sit-down bar instead
of the present service bar.
When Sweet Lorraine's
first opened here, it had no
bar ... Not even a liquor
license ... That came eight
months later.
After opening, Lorraine's
Pecan Chicken instantly
became the big favorite ... To
this day, it still is the most
asked for dish ... even
though Lorraine and Gary
Lorraine Platman and Gary Sussman own
have added oodles of deli-
three Sweet Lorraine's restaurants.
cious goodies to their menu.
7096 East Fourteen Mile Road
(Between Mound &Van Dyke)
• (810) 268-3200
Din ng Guid
AUBURN HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road,
Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The second of
Lelifs traditionally fine Italian ristorantes is
located across from the Pontiac Silverdorne.
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
33 VV. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248)
.There is nothing like a consistently
ble neighborhood family restaurant.
an and American menu is one that
much confidence in casual dining:The
round and square pizzas, fish,
are served seven days a week
rner. Everything is also avail-
for tgii*out.
44614FIELD HILLS
0,4646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield
40800. Award-winning chicken
serving corned beef,
4 Aiso , sandwiches,
salads and
ty trays and catering too
if.:Carnegie Deli
(miles are among
lake Road,
Middle-
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specials at lunch
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s'*rvice.
Northwestern
855-4455.The
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Marvelous Mechanical Museum,
chard Lake Road, Farmington Hills,
5020. One magazine said that there
lace like it in'the country.The
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Guinness Book of Records has featured its
accomplishments. Lunch and snacks are avail-
able with table seating amidst video games,
antiques, nostalgic posters, flying miniature air-
planes, entertainment 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
DINING GUIDE
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