•• • •• • • • • • • • • Arts I Entertainment The Best Of Everything 11\L1.\ F"' Celebrity Showroom • • At 25 Years • • • GLEN CAMPBELL • Thurs. & Fri., July 20 & 21 • • • • 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 D 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 ... • • • • • TOM ONES • • Sat., Sept. 30 & Sun., Oct. I • • • • • • • • JEIIRyNyALE • AL MARTINO • Thurs., Oct. 5 • • • • • DON FUMES • Wed., & Thurs., Oct. 25 & 26 • • • S • PAUL ANKA Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Nov.9, 10 & I I 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 • • for car -out. atj:04 *4 "ict, tA, V% 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 • • • 7/7 2000 84 • • • rrAf.i7\ • Celebrity Showroom 7096 East Fourteen Mite Road.. (Between Mound &Van Dyke) 11. (81 0) 268-3200 • 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