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'TALI Celebrity Showroom • 7096 East Fourteen Mile Road • 1/5 2001 68 • (Between Mound &Vart Dyke) • • (81 0) 268-3200 • 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 T . Dlim 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. - 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