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Utmost Tribute
Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 27, 28
World-class cuisine is more
affordable than you think.
Legendary
rock and roll king
of "The Twist"
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Szechuan Gourmet, 395
Telegraph Road, Bloomfield
Township, (248) 988-9333. Much
menu today is no more expensive than
ince opening its doors for the
so many other restaurants around. Even
first time in 1996, it has
though, I personally believe, the quality
received just about every din-
is far superior to anybody in town.
ing accolade that can be got-
"There are restaurants here that are
ten ... and is acclaimed as one of the
even more expensive than we are; and
finest restaurants in America.
not that their quality isn't good, but
Tribute, on 12 Mile Road west of
when you come to Tribute
Orchard Lake Road in
you get a dinner that is truly
Farmington Hills, had a goal at
planned by an artist" ... The
the beginning that seemed to
artist Mickey refers to is
focus on it getting even better
Takashi
Yagihashi, the execu-
than just being a great dining
tive chef who has been recog-
institution ... Five years later, it
nized by Food and Wine mag-
has reached that ultimate pin-
azine as one of the top 10
nacle of note as a glittering
chefs in America.
jewel on the national and
A typical meal, for exam-
international restaurant scenes.
DAN NY
ple,
might be lobster risotto
But it still isn't enough for
RAS KIN
for
$12,
a beautiful Takashi
general manager, maitre d'
Local Columnist
salad
creation,
$9, and an
and wine expert, Mickey
excellent halibut with fresh
Bakst ... and Tribute's world
truffles, done in a corn broth, $30 ...
class executive chef, Takashi Yagihashi.
Or a person can have the wonderful
To them, success has not yet been
10-ounce steak tenderloin that is
reached because of their neglect to
raised exactly like Kobe and veritably
address a cost-structure fallacy ...
melts in your mouth for $30 ... Total
About so many people still feeling that
for this dinner is $51, including veg-
Tribute is out of their price range.
etable and a starch, such as potatoes,
"We made a mistake in the begin-
that come on the entree plate.
ning," says Mickey. "And the mistake
If someone wanted one of the excel-
was billing Tribute as the single most
lent soups for $9, instead of lobster
elite and highest end restaurant in the
risotto, the bill would be even less ...
city. That gave a perception to diners
Or if a diner ordered pheasant, $28,
that we were expensive, inordinately
and soup $9, the bill would come to
expensive, extraordinarily expensive.
$37 ... Entrees include all accompani-
The reality of the matter is that Tribute's
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Rock 'n Roll with Sonny Turner &
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The Original Drifters,
and the legendary Reflections
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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
mo
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.
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Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 626-
5020. One magazine said that there
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The Guinness Book of Records has fea-
tured its accomplishments. Lunch and
Mickey Bakst and
Takashi Yagihashi.
96'East Fourteen Mile Road
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was no place like it in the country.
snacks are available with table seating
DINING GUIDE on page 76