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Mel Ball writes more about playing
the London Chop House.
"The Pancho Burger was only one
n last week's article, bandleader
of
a
zillion original dishes on the
Mel Ball was reminiscing with
Chop
House menu. To name a few,
his family about working at the
there
was
Dover Sole Meuniere, CH
legendary London Chop House
fried
zucchini,
many different and
in downtown Detroit. He continues
unique salads that were prepared at
the story:
table side, the best prime
"We were dining at
steaks
and rib served any-
Ristorante di Modesta in
where,
fresh Maine lobster
Southfield, where owner
bisque,
Steak Tartare and
Manuel Chevez had insisted
Chateaubriand
made from
that we sit in the front booth.
the
heavens.
On
the bar
Manuel had a personal motive
side,
the
Chop
House
was
for this seating arrangement,
also responsible for creating
for he was once a waiter at the
the bloody Mary with veg-
London Chop House. The
etables and the Hummer. In
booth was a direct reference to
addition, the Chop House
that world-famous restaurant.
D ANNY
had one of the largest cellars
"My wife, Gail, and I
RA SKIN
of fine wine in the country.
smiled at each other as our
Local Columnist
"Resident artist Hy Vogel
son, Jason, and daughter,
was
a true Chop House
Lauren, home from their
original.
He
had
an innate ability of
respective colleges on spring break,
seeing
beyond
a
person's
expression, as
quickly rattled off their orders.
he captured the essence of many cus--
"As our entrees arrived, I visualized
tomers in his drawings. Hy recently
Jason and Lauren sitting at the
celebrated his 100th birthday and
London Chop House. It was a great
lives at the Fleischman Residence in
training ground, for it taught them,
among other things, to be
very sophisticated diners.
"Both of you became
quite jaded in a culinary
way when you began eating
solid food," I said.
"`It was your fault,'
Lauren said with a laugh.
`When you introduced us
to the Chop House Pancho
Burger, we were barely
walking. After that experi-
ence, it was impossible to
even look at a Burger King
or Big Mac.'
"Guilty as charged," I
replied, "but look what it
did to develop and fine-
tune your palate.
"'Yes,' Jason answered.
`But look what it did to
your wallet! '
At
"The Pancho Burger was
a 12 ounce mound of suc-
culent prime ground sirloin
that was stuffed with aged
cheese and topped with
Chef Pancho Valez's incred-
ible sauce. It was nestled
within a huge, hot, home-
Bandleader Mel Ball
baked roll.
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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.
ERKLEY
Mile Road, Berkley, (248)
nothing like a consistently
,t4prhood family restaurant
'an and American, Menu is one that
much confidence in casual dining.The
en, ribs, round and square pizzas, fish,
etc are served seven days a week
otegior.hirig is also avail-
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
..6446 Telegraph Road,
(248) 932-0800. Award-win-
is featured.Also servi ng
turkey, sandwiches,
fi shes. Party trays and
York-style deli.
`(mod Steve's
esserts.
odward, Detroit,
an Italian
smok, tonal dishes
44giiOf Italian spe-
light presentations
,..Lake Road,
22. Middle-
), Hassan 13azzi,
at the Original Sheik in
it,Daily specials at lunch
;carryout with catering
.to r service.
32431 Northwestern
(248) 855-4455.The
items are together
menu of charbroiled or
n for both dining in the 40-
sir area, and carry-out, seven days a week.
ds and side dishes are home-
-hOmema e are the popular cook-
townies.
ty
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 country.The 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.
DINING GUIDE
on page 98