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Gary Cochran has carried on his dad's
dining tradition at Beau Jack's.
even with the small selection ...
hen he was with us, Jack
Today,
it's nothing for Beau Jack's to
Cochran, who passed on
put
out
over 150 daily ... plus 50
in March 1997, enjoyed
Turkey Burgers.
an enviable reputation as
One of the burgers, the Prevalean
a restaurateur .. His byword through
Burger is made with mashed dried
the years was consistency ... a word
Michigan cherries ... 50 of these
that probably told more about Jack's
alone are sold daily ... They
restaurant than any other.
are 91 percent fat-free,
Today, the legacy left by
with
35 percent fewer calo-
Jack of continued commit-
ries
than
regular burgers ...
ment to excellence, is carried
The
cherries,
mashed or
on with much honor by his
ground into the meat, are
son and partner, Gary
put there to bring back the
Cochran ... as Beau Jack's in
moisture that has been
Bloomfield Township cele-
taken out by its lack of fat
brates its 25th anniversary.
... The Prevalean-Burger is
When Jack originally
ANNY
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a
delicious selection ... and
bought the property back in
RA
SKIN
by
no means does it have
1963, friends though he was
Local Columnist any semblance of a cherry
"nuts" ... It was "so far out" ...
taste ... as one would think
But Jack had an uncanny fore-
by the name cherry burger.
sight ... and in 1965, opened the
The plain ground round and Beau
Westerner Beef Buffet, operated by
Jack's Choice are still on the menu ...
him and son Gary.
also accompanied by the tasty
They closed down in 1974 ... and
California Burger of grilled pineapple
reopened with an all-new name and
and guacamole; South of the Border
look in March 1975, seating about
(Cheddar cheese, chili and chopped
160. ... Today, seating is around 175.
onions); Pizza Burger, Nostalgic Burger
There were only two burgers on the
(triple-decker with American cheese,
menu when it originally opened ...
onions, pickles and a special dressing
Beau Jack's Choice, with American
made by Beau Jack's) ... among others.
cheese and bacon ... and a plain
But as great as the 11 burgers are at
ground round ... Now there are 11
Beau Jack's ... considered by so many
burgers ... and they all hold exalted
as the best restaurant burgers around
places in the appetites of many cus-
... they comprise only 20 percent of
tomers ... who seem to come from
the business there.
everywhere in Michigan for the tasty
The menu that had about 20 items
delights.
on it back in 1975, today boasts about
In 1975, the Cochrans would sell
100 ... One of them, Lemon Sole, was
around 50 or 60 burgers a day ...
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ing Grid
AUBURN HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road,
Auburn Hills, (248) 373-1110.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
mAjw- 033w.
12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248)
$48-3650.There is nothing like a consistently
dependable neighborhood family restaurant.
Italian and American menu is one that
uch confidence in casual dining.The
round and square f7i77aS, fish,
care served seven days a
and dinner. Everything is also
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OMFIELD HILLS
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800. Award-
inning chicken soup is featured. Also serv-
ing corned beef, fresh roasted turkey, sand-
' es, salads and traditional dishes. Party
s and catering too at this New York-style
deli. Carnegie Deli cheesecake and Steve's
Brownies are among the desserts.
FARMINGTON HILLS
► sert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 855-1122. Middle-
dining is featured by Hassan Bazzi,
;der maitre d' at the Original Sheik in
i&ntown Detroit. Daily specials at lunch
dinner. Full menu carryout with catering
available. Complete liquor service.
Iligent Chicken, 32431 Northwestern
Farmington Hills, (248) 855-4455.The
variety of specialty items are together
7*??ith a complete menu of charbroiled or
i414serie chicken for both dining in the 40-
Varea, and carry-out, seven days a
Soups, chili, salads and side dishes are
i memade. Also homemade are the popular
ookies and brownies.
440.vin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 626-5020. One maga-
zine 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, fly-
ing miniature airplanes, entertainment attrac-
tions, pinball machines, etc. It is open seven
days a week.
Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418
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Celebrity Showroom
7096 East Fourteen Mite
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(Between Mound &Van Dyke)
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Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills. (248)
85S-9463.This is a many-faceted type of
operation. Nibbles and Nuts at the
Vineyards, and traditional Jewish dishes pre.
pared by Shirlee Bloom, using only kosher
products in her separate kitchen, makes it
much more than lust a cafe and catering
setup. Homemade salads, sandwiches and
entrees are available at booths and tables.
Everything can also be gotten for carry-out
DINING GUIDE
on page 88