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JOAN RIVERS
February 9 & 10
"Can we talk?" queen
of comedy brings her
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• SMOTHERS
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• A tribute
in which you'll swear
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THE
LETTERMEN
April 27 & 28
A show of greatness with
the wonderful talents of
an American favorite.
'TALI
Celebrity Showroom
• 7096 East Fourteen Mile Road
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Looking back at savored eateries.
Little Denmark very satisfying ... The
hose among the several
butter cake was a delicious dessert,
hundred thousand
but not for those trying to reduce ...
Detroiters who were down-
Its pies were homemade and quite fat-
town seeking nourishment
tening, too.
about noon on any work day may
HECTOR AND MORRIS SOSSI,
have walked many times past a verita-
since 1934, owners of Roma Cafe, on
ble treasure of tasty delights
the corner of Riopelle and
without knowing it.
Erskine at the northeast cor-
Little Denmark was located
ner of the Eastern Market ...
on W. Grand River, about a
were never sure when their
block east of Washington
restaurant first opened its
Boulevard in the Industrial
doors to Detroit lovers of
Building ... It was very unob-
Italian food.
trusive ... Probably needed a
Back around the turn of
bigger sign.
the century, it was a combi-
The biggest seller in this
nation restaurant, grocery
DANNY
little 60-capacity restaurant
store and home ... and even
RASKIN
was a "blueburger" ... Really
in those days it was known as
Local Columnist
good.
Roma Cafe.
It consisted of the conven-
During prohibition, Roma
tionally shaped American
was equally famous for its spaghetti
hamburger, but running through the
and a cavalier disregard of the
center of this morsel was a generous
Volstead Act.
amount of Danish bleu cheese.
It was said that big-time politicos of
You could see it, smell it and, best
the Prohibition era enjoyed the
of all, you could taste it ... The price
famous Roma hospitality, but to keep
was about 60 cents, which made it
their consciences clear had the place
just about the most expensive of the
raided when they returned to city
18 sandwiches on the menu.
hall.
Another popular luncheon item was
The menu at Roma listed all con-
the homemade liverpaste sandwich,
ventional Italian dishes, but curiously
which many considered a steal at 40
enough the most popular item was its
cents.
club steak.
Sandwich was king at the Little
CHICKEN AND STEAK ... those _ ,
Denmark ... and the restaurant fea-
along with good service and a clean
tured many kinds, including sliced
kitchen, were the specialties of the
meatball, Danish meat and cheese,
house at Albert's Dining Room on W.
roast beef, corned beef, sardine and
Seven Mile Road, east of Southfield.
four kinds of Danish cheese ... blue,
Owner Albert Kastner had been 56
caraway, Samsoe and tilsetter.
Because of the
smallness of the
kitchen, the din-
ner menu was
rather restricted
at Little
Denmark ... But
it eventually
instituted a
smorgasbord
that was served
at the table ...
The practice, we
were told, was
not uncommon
in D mmark.
One or two
other items
made a trip to
Cruising Davidson in 1951
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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 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, 4033W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248)
548-3650.There is nothing like a consis-
tently dependable neighborhood family
restaurantThe Italian and American menu
is one that evokes much confidence in
casual din.ing.The chicken, ribs, round and
square pizras, 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, 6646Telegraph 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.
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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
seating amidst video games, antiques, nos-
DINING
GUIDE on page 72