The Best Of Everything

Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 27, 28

Legendary
rock and roll king
of "The Twist"

City Flashback

A warehouse of memories of Detroit pubs,
cafes and eateries with atmosphere.

nce a haven for bootleggers,
Woodbridge, a good solid place that
the "Warehouse District'
served fine German and American
was an intriguing place for
food ... Dishes were limited, but
curiosity seekers ... The area,
diverse ... First on the menu was sau-
two blocks east of the Renaissance
erbraten (made "sauer" by marinating
Center, between Jefferson and the
the meat in wine vinegar and herbs
Detroit river, is still there.
for three days) ... Dining in the Old
Handsomely restored red
World style rooms was
brick vintage buildings with
almost like being in an old
green shrubs replaced "blind
German beer cellar.
pigs" (speakeasies) and run-
COMPETING FOR
down warehouses along the
YEARS with the Brau Haus,
Riverfront.
Schweizer's also served
Each of the restaurants and
German and Austrian food
taverns had its own flair and
in a homey Teutonic atmos-
style of sophistication, so it
phere ... This old establish-
was a fascinating adventure
ment pleased customers
DAN NY
to try out each one.
since
1862 on a street
RAS KIN
ON THE SITE of a farm
named for it ... Schweizer
Local Columnist
dating back to 1740,
Place.
Franklin Street East became
MOTIONLESS WOOD
a natural food restaurant presenting
BLADE fans and a blackboard with
fresh and wholesome foods without
the day's fare written in chalk were
additives or preservatives ... plus a
featured at the soup and sandwich
bar that served "non-organic"
Soup Kitchen Saloon on Franklin
whiskey ... A blending of furnishings
Street ... Supposedly the oldest bar in
gathered at country auctions and
Detroit, it used to be frequented by
antique shops made for a comfort-
the shipping industry and during
able atmosphere and interesting con-
Prohibition served as a blind pig ...
versation over a meal of brown rice
The Soup Kitchen featured over-
and organic beer.
whelmingly large bowls of hot soup
The building was originally
(different soups each day) at cup-size
designed and occupied as a
prices.
general store with living
Usually the back room of the Soup
quarters and over the years
Kitchen was jammed
had many owners ...
with people who
People walked up the
had come from all
stairs and
over the metro-
looked at the
politan area to
Japanese rock
hear jazz and
garden that
blues, while
divided the
sipping wine
stylish
or beer.
smoking
STILL
room from
THERE is
the game
the
room ... If a
Rhinoceros
stimulating
restaurant,
game of
on Riopelle
backgammon
... It used to
after dinner
offer chic
suited your
dining and
taste, this was
valet parking
the place for it
in the build-
... In the sum-
ing that began as the
mer you could
original Riopelle Farm, and in 1852
also dine in the open court.
was a carriage trim shop and livery
CRISP POTATO PANCAKES
stable.
were a "mu,,: - at the Brau Haus on
In 1877, it was one of Detroit's

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Featuring the wonderful
Sounds of Sinatra
rsthat everyone loves.

LEGENDS OF
THE 'SOS & '60S

Fri., & Sat., Oct. 26 & 27

Rock 'n Roll with Sonny Turner &
-The Platters, Bill Pinkney &
' The Original Drifters,
and the legendary Reflections

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Szechuan Gourmet, 395 I
Telegraph Road, Bloomfield
Township, (248) 988-9333. Much
pride is taken in the extensive
menu offered by this carry-out-
only restaurant. All items from
appetizers to soups to beef to
poultry, lo and chow mein, sweet
& sour dishes, noodles, combina-
tion plates, etc. are listed for fresh
carry-out.

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 New
York-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 con-
sistent restaurant with exclusive
Thai specialties among the
authentic servings.

Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard
Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248)
855-1122. Middle-Eastern dining is
featured by Mike Salamey, former
owner/chef at prominent mideast-
ern eateries. Daily specials at lunch
and dinner. Full menu carryout with
catering available. Complete liquor
service.

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 fea-
tured its accomplishments. Lunch and
snacks are available with table seating

DINING GUIDE on page 84