4111041010114114110 40 11k, 110 The Best Of Everything ...I Ceietifts Brill Great A Tasty Tradition • THE LETTERMEN April 27 & 28 40 • • • • • • A show of greatness with the wonderful talents of an American favorite. The Costanza Family's Victorian Room in Warren is better than ever. • • • • • • WAYNE NEWTON • • May 17 & 18 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • *JERRY VALE • • Wednesday, June 6 • • • "Mr. Las Vegas" is "Mr. Magnificent!" as a showman! S The Silver Fox brings his soft, S velvety, romantic voice for a wonderful evening. mushrooms, a touch of garlic and Barolo wine in continuance of the Local Columnist saute. Chicken Francesco is a very simple o so many people, there is chicken dish ... One of Frank's favorites nothing quite like a good that his grandfather, Guiseppe Greco, family owned-and-operated would cook for family gatherings ... neighborhood restaurant ... Saute breast of chicken with And especially when no one garlic, sherry wine and Italian but the family and the same seasonings ... all simmering family members have owned together into a fine dish. and operated it since opening. The family history of good- One of these gems is a din- ness in Italian dining goes back ing jewel that on June 3 will to Guiseppe Greco, Tony's celebrate its 16th birthday ... father-in-law, who taught so and seems to have gotten even many people how to cook in better with the passing of time. the local area back in the Costanzo's Victorian Room, DAN NY 1950s ... When Aldo Attaviani on W. 12 Mile Road between RAS KIN opened his place years back on Dequindre and Ryan in Local Columnist 7 Mile and Kelly in Detroit, Warren, is noted for its excep- he hired Guiseppe and his tional cleanliness and fine serv- wife, Marianne ... Both are credited ice, as well as excellently prepared lunch with showing Aldo much. and dinner entrees ... But as good as the They had worked in Italy and came food has been in the past, there now to America to apply the kitchen trade also appears to be more of a diversifica- Guiseppe and Marianne had learned so don in the preparations by Executive well in Europe ... They shared with Chef Francesco "Frank" Costanza, son their children and grandchildren their of founders Tony and Ophelia extensive knowledge of the old ways ... Costanza. This included a wonderful method of Or maybe I just didn't know about preparing dishes from scratch ... Today, the dishes when the Victorian Room 98-year-old Guiseppe doesn't do any was first visited ... Like the beef Barolo, more cooking ... but there is no doubt which has become very popular over the that he still knows his stuff. years ... Frank and his staff begin the Victorian Room is open ... Tuesday, preparation with sliced tenderloin beef Wednesday and Thursday, 11-9; Friday, sauteed in clarified butter ... then add DANNY RASKIN T DANNY MARONA 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 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, tole slaw, shrimp cooktail sauce, pinto beans and bleu cheese. Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 855- 1122. Middle-Eastern dining is fea- tured by Mike Salamey, former owner/chef at prominent mideastern eateries. Daily specials at lunch and dinner. Full menu carryout with cater- ing available. Complete liquor service. Fri. & Sat., June 22, 23 Hilarious comedian, inspiring singer, virtuoso pianist, 7-time Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year. Hong Hua, 27925 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, (248) 489 2280.True Hong Kong autenticity is in the dishes not seen anywhere else.A bit more expensive than other Chinese restaurants, but a lot of value that makes the price differ- ence worth it with exciting prepara- tions of rare dishes and many not seen elsewhere. - ILkLLA. avyroont ,e4 3/23 2001 84 • 4169 S t 0 een Mile Roa ds (Between Urt &Van Dyke) F Mound (8/ 0) 268-3200 010111101110•101111410 Executive ChefFrank Costanza continues the family heritage of culinary goodness with his par- ents, restaurant founders Ophelia and Tony Costanza, at Costanzo's Victorian Room in Warren. DINING GUIDE on page 88