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7096 East F=ourteen
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the New York Yankees; rented a lim-
e's one of the last of the
ousine to come and see Boris for his
big-time restaurateurs still
great steaks and jokes.
in this area ... and active.
Boris' Lakeview Bar & Grill is far
Retirement wasn't for
from a Menjo's ... don't look for any
Boris Greisdorf, who wanted to get
fancy frills if you go there but the
back in action ... and bought a broken
60-65 seats (nine four-top tables, five
down "pigsty," as he called it, because
two-tops and three high-tops,
of its location ... and turned it
seven stools at a bar) fill up
into a higher-class neighbor-
with customers who know
hood tavern.
that he is from the old school
It's his Lakeview Bar &
and revere his good reputa-
Grill, 13 Mile Road just west
tion as a restaurant man ...
of Novi Road ... that Boris
When it comes to food and
opened March 20, 1997.
service, old-timer restaurant
From 1954-1969, his
folks like Boris give little
Menjo's on Six Mile Road
compromise ... They're stick-
between Hamilton and
NY
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lers for goodness.
Woodward was a favored
KIN
RAS
He is there every day ... to
place of celebrities ... Bobby
Columnist
Local
help
his partner, nephew Jay
Darin loved coming to play
Igol, run the place ... Open
chess there with Boris ... and
Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.;
having that bean soup and porter-
Sunday, noon-I0 p.m.
house steak Boris was noted for ...
Boris still specializes in choice-cut
Also Martha Raye, Jimmy Durante,
steaks ... 14-16 ounce New York sir-
Detroit Lions quarterback Bobby
loins and Delmonico rib-eyes, $9.95
Layne, Barbra Streisand who sang at
with
baked potato or french fries ..-.
Menjo's a couple of weeks after leaving
The big burgers, eight varieties, are
the Caucus Club in Detroit, and so
$3.50-$4.95 each ... French or steak
many others.
Customers had to come early for the fries are $1.50 and sweet potato fries,
$1.95 ... Friday nights are Fish &
bean soup ... Boris had difficulty sup-
Chips, with cole slaw and fries, $5.95.
plying enough of it ... always seeming
Daily specials are lunch and dinner,
to be running out.
$5.95
... A different homemade soup
It was also known for the pretty gals
daily, $1.95; Texas chili, $3; etc.
who came there ... and the great
Boris came here in
drinks he used to serve.
1947 from Latvia
Menjo's was amazing ... serving an
and in 1949
unheard of total of 160 bottles of
opened a
booze daily ... nine bartenders ... 70
employees ... known for its flam-
ing dishes and fine dining.
At the time, with Arminio
Beltramello as its maitre d',
Menjo's was considered one of the
Boris
finest dining spots in Michigan ...
Greisdorf
Then came Edjo's on Woodward,
played chess
which Boris sold to Frank
with Bobby
Passalacqua, present owner of Carl's
Darin.
Chop House on Grand River in
Detroit; Basin Street on
Eight Mile Road,
Bourbon Street on
Telegraph, and
King's on Ford
Road, where
Billy Martin
and Mickey
Mantle,
here with
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AUBURN HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-1140.The
second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian
ristorantes is located across from the
Pontiac Silverdome. Besides elegant sur-
roundings, it features the same excel-
lent food served by the Lelli family
since 1939. Reservations are accepted
for any evening except Saturday.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800.
Award-winning chicken soup is fea-
tured_Also serving corned beef, fresh
roasted turkey, sandwiches, salads and
traditional dishes. Party trays and
catering too at this Newyork-style
deli. Carnegie Deli cheesecake and
Steve's Brownies are among the
desserts.
FARMINGTON HILLS
Bangkok Sala, 27903 Orchard
Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, (248)
553-4220. Noted for making its
own traditional Thai cookies and
own style of fried rice, it is a consis-
tent restaurant with exclusive Thai
specialties among the authentic
servings.
Brasse Pointe, 24234 Orchard
Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248)
476-1377. Noted for its broasted
and barbecued chicken, plus St. Louis
ribs. Open seven days.Wine list by
the glass, carafe or bottle_ Private
banquet room. Also Mexican and
seafood specialties in a family dining
atmosphere. Homemade chili, cole
slaw, shrimp cooktail sauce, pinto
beans and bleu cheese.
Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-
'122. Middle-Eastern dining is fea-
tured by Hassan Bazzi, former maitre
d' at the Original Sheik in downtown
Detroit. Daily specials at lunch and
dinner. Full menu carryout with cater-
ing available. Complete liquor service.
Hong Hua, 27925 Orchard Lake
Rd., Farmington Hills, (248) 489-
2280.True Hong Kong autenticity is
in the dishes not seen anywhere
etse.A bit more expensive than
other Chinese restaurants, but a lot
of value that makes the price dif-
ference worth it with exciting
preparations of rare dishes and
many not seen elsewhere.
DINING GUIDE on page 74