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The Best Of Everything
MARK *
RANDISI,
Wed., Oct. 10
Featuring the wonderful
Sounds of Sinatra
that everyone loves.
Larco Legacy
Grandson Pete Larco cooks in the family
tradition of Grandpa Pete Larco
s a third generation chef, he
scallops, rosemary infused grilled ahi
has, in so many ways, the
tuna, salmon fricassee with roasted
enviable asset of taking after
garlic polenta, veal Milanese with egg-
his grandfather, the late Pete
plant caponata (stew) and others that
Larco, who, with brothers Nick and
have become instant favorites.
Mike, owned Larco's Inn on West
Of course, it wouldn't be Larco's
McNichols, years back.
without those great favorites so many
The name's the same ...
people used to get at the
Pete Larco ... and the son of
Larco's Inn on West
proud parents, owners Mark
McNichols ... And the
and Susan Larco, is now
entrees, as now prepared by
executive chef at their
grandson Pete, are as if his
Larco's Italian Chophouse
grandfather Pete were back
on West Big Beaver, east of
there in the kitchen helping
Livernois, in Troy.
him put out those wonderful
Like the aged saying goes,
dishes at Larco's Chophouse.
the apple in this case certainly
Those excellent steaks ...
D ANNY
doesn't fall far from the tree
filets, strips, chataeubriand,
RA SKIN
... and although his grandfa-
Local Columnist chicken favorites, much
ther never graduated from the
wanted veal dishes, broiled
Culinary Institute in Hyde
whitefish, lamb chops, 12
Park as his grandson Pete did, he was
pastas, etc. ... Appetizers, too, that can
sure one helluva good cook.
be gotten only at the Larco's Italian
Grandpa Pete loved to experiment
Chophouse in Troy.
with food dishes ... and so does grand-
Like grandpa Pete, too, you'll always
son Pete ... Many of their menu items
find grandson Pete wearing a white
at the former Larco's Inn and the cur-
apron ... even when going out into the
rent Larco's Italian Chophouse came
dining room ... This was like a signa-
from their eagerness to concoct differ-
ture hello of his ... and so it is with
ent dishes.
Pete's grandson.
On the Larco's Italian Chophouse
And just like granddad, Pete, the
menu is a section called "Innovations"
Larco's Italian Chophouse minestrone
... with about 14 items that never
soup is a big favorite with grandson
appeared on the old Larco's Inn menu
Pete, who follows his grandfather's
... Like balsamic marinated pan seared
recipe to the final stir ... Same with
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LEGENDS OF
THE 'SOS & '605
Fri., & Sat., Oct. 26 & 27
Rock 'n Roll with Sonny Turner &
.,.,The Platters, Bill Pinkney &
The Original Drifters,
and the legendary Reflections
Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 8 & 9
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Szechuan Gourmet, 3951
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-
aired. 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
Zany and outrageously
funny crowd pleasing act
where the audience
becomes part of the show.
Vicky Fingeroot,
Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248)
of Events &
Entertainment in
Farmington Hills
helped run the
Karmanos
Partners' ball.
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
pwroom
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