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Yesteryear
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IF YOU HANKERED after tiny,
Ypsilanti area wanted a
tiny frog legs, which are still not easy'
prime steak, they'd go to
to come by, then Club Berkley on
Haab's warm, friendly
Woodward was the place for you ...
place ... it is still there and probably
The baby frog legs there were succu-
maintained as though it were a shrine.
lent and far superior to the overly bat-
I haven't been to Haab's in years,
tered drumstick varieties
but remember the pleasant,
being served in so many
young waitresses bustling in
places.
the three rooms that empha-
SINCE 1934, many regu-
sized pre-Civil War decor and
lars came to appreciate the
lovely Tiffany lamps ...
home baking, fresh fruit pies,
Quality was always stressed in
and buttery fish dishes that
the tradition of good, plain,
were specialties at the Farm
American food ... The fish
House in Hazel Park ... The
chowder on Fridays was a
Trambusch family once
classic, as was the braised
DANNY
farmed there and the spic-
short ribs and meat loaf.
RASKIN
and-span restaurant was their
MODELED AFTER a
Local Columnist home ... The atmosphere
dockside warehouse, the
appealed to everyone who
Great Lakes Steak Co. in Ann
liked the semi-formality of a well-lit,
Arbor was turn-of-the-century nauti-
well-done red and black color scheme
cal with a vengeance ... There were
... This was said to be the first decor
lots of highly polished heavy pine
of its kind in the metro Detroit area.
tables made from old hatch covers,
IF YOU WERE in the mood to
oodles of pretty waitresses and heaps
dine by candlelight in authentic colo-
of waterfront/shipboard artifacts and
nial surroundings, the Georgian Inn
knick-knacks.
on
Gratiot, north of 13 Mile in
Hillside
ADJACENT TO THE
Roseville, was perfect ... Each of the
Inn (today's Ernesto's,) the Bottom of
four medium-sized rooms had pewter
The Hill restaurant on Plymouth
pitchers on the tables, gleaming brass
Road had loads of plants and para-
candlesticks and a fireplace ... Casual
phernalia from the Depression years
dress was permitted at this richly tra-
of 1929 to 1934 ... Authentic newspa-
ditional "home" ... The Inn Club
pers and photos from the Boston
opened at 4 p.m. for a cocktail hour
Museum portrayed a time of
that continued to 7 p.m.
America's spirit put to the test ... The
WIDELY KNOWN for native- and
shots of Charles Lindberg, Amelia
deceptively simple recipes, Chef Doug
Earhart, Clark Gable and Shirley
Grech (Duglass-Duglass) oversaw the
Temple were but a few great
Great Dane on Northwestern
reminders of our nation while it
Highway in Farmington Hills ... He
trudged through the "dry" years of
used to turn out such exotic fare as
Prohibition.
roast goose in the Dickensian fashion,
The Bottom of The Hill was dedi-
and sauteed brook trout stuffed with
cated to those lean-but-lovely years of
mushrooms, artichokes and shrimp.
comradeship ... Its menu was basic ...
THE NORMANDY farmhouse-
Large kettles of hearty soups changed
style building that housed the
daily ... The Lettuce Line was exten-
Vineyards restaurant on Franklin
sive, featuring 20 salad supplements ...
Road, just east of Northwestern
The bread was baked from an Old
Highway (now Tom's Oyster Bar), was
World recipe ... Service was by a team
a consistent Holiday Award winner ...
of young waiters and waitresses who
The food emphasized the French
worked hard to please ... Pitchers of
provincial-rural casserole ... The wine
mixed drinks and beer were always
list was good and to the point ... The
available ... An informal atmosphere
main upstairs room had a high vault-
set the stage to eat hearty, speak easy
ed ceiling, yet was intimate because of
and have fun.
cleverly arranged booths and lighting
To this day, it is the only place I
... Downstairs had a pleasant bar and
know of that ever served a Maurice
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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 appetiz-
ers to soups to beef to poultry, lo
and chow mein, sweet & sour dish-
es, noodles, combination 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 authen-
tic servings.
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.
Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills,
(248) 855-9463.This is a many-faceted
type of operation. Nibbles and Nuts
at the Vineyards, and traditional Jewish
dishes prepared by Shirlee Bloom,
using only kosher products in her
separate kitchen, makes it much more
than just a cafe and catering setup.
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