The Best Of Everything

Consistency And
Accomplishment

DON RICKLES

Wed. & Thurs., Oct. 25 & 26

Too Chez celebrates its 10th anniversary.

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Monday through Saturday, 11:30-
ongevity in the restaurant
2:30; dinner Monday through
business doesn't necessarily
Thursday, 5:30-10; Friday and
translate into fulfillment ...
Saturday, 5:30-11.
But having the same owner-
Greg's reputation is wide ...
ship for that length of time
He is featured once a week
does go a long way.
on the nationwide Food
In the case of a dining
Network's Ready, Set, Cook
establishment such as Too
show ... His cookbook,
Chez, on Sheridan Drive, off
Collection with Greg's favorite
Novi Road, in Novi, celebrat-
recipes
and colorful illustra-
ing its 10th anniversary this
tions,
is
on major book-
year, there are many reasons
shelves.
for the continuing success.
His exclusive dishes at Too
In addition to the 10-year
DAN NY
Chez,
like the best-seller Das
Wisne family ownership ...
RASKI N
Volga
... beef sirloin tips and
consistency in food and serv-
Local Col umnist shredded duck, with roasted
ice still prevails ... And its
mushrooms and onions, is a
team of Achille Bianchi,
big
seller
(in the 10 years, Too Chez
maitre d' host, 10 years; Greg Upshur,
has gone through over 67,600 pounds
executive chef, eight years; and John
of beef sirloin) ... Also Greg's Striker
Baumgartner, general manager, eight
Steak, a Certified Black Angus grilled
years; is considered among the
steak ... 12 ounces completely
Midwest's finest triple-threat trio of
trimmed at Too Chez ... with gruyere
restaurant operators.
cheese, roasted garlic, tomatoes and
Their overall dining experience
mushrooms.
encompasses 75 years ... Achille, 30;
On the fish side, broiled Sea Bass
Greg, 23; John 22.
(almost 42,000 pounds sold in 10
Achille's popularity was quite notice-
years) ... grilled Tuna (about 32,000
able when he was the head waiter at
pounds) ... and broiled Walleye
Mario's on Second Boulevard in
(around 23,000 pounds) are top-want-
Detroit .... Then came his three years,
ed
items... Every so often, Greg will
since its opening, as maitre d' at
also
have the Walleye with a delicious
Raphael's in the Sheraton-Oaks Hotel
hazelnut
crust.
... to another five years after the restau-
Too
Chez
does its own smoking and
rant moved into a free-standing build-
curing of salmon (4,700 pounds) ...
ing in the area and becoming Chez

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810) 268-3200

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Raphael ... and presently
over 10 years with the
name change to Too Chez
and dining more accessible
to the general public ... that
opened July 29, 1990.
Too Chez seats 140 on
two-levels in an art deco
decor, heavy-styled wooden
beams, crystal chandeliers,
slate and stone floors, red
leather settees, various sec-
tors with different looks
that also include American
contemporary and an
antique appearance, white
linen tablecloths, solid col-
ored linen napkins (green,
burgundy, purple, etc.).
It is open for lunch

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AUBURN HILLS

Lelli's ofAuburn Hills, 885 Opdyke

Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The
second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian ris-
torantes 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 consis-
tently 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 Hills, (248) 932-0800. Award-
winning chicken soup is featured. Also
serving corned beef, fresh roasted turkey,
sandwiches, salads and traditional dishes.
Party trays and catering too at this New
York-style deli. Carnegie Deli cheesecake
and Steve's Brownies are among the
desserts.

FARMINGTON HILLS

Bangkok Sala Cafe, 27903 Orchard

Lake Road, Orchard-12 Plaza, Farmington
Hills, (248) 553-4220.Tropical and tradi-
tional Thai dishes are served from the
over-50 items of freshly prepared lunch
and dinner dishes, including vegetarian and
children favorites. Open seven days a
week for dine in and carry-out

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 spe-
cialty items are together with a complete
menu of charbroiled or rotisserie chicken
for both dining in the 40-seater area, and
carry-out, seven 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
magazine 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

Too Chez's experienced team ofJohn Baumgartner,
Bianchi and Greg Upshur

DINING GUIDE on page 98