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25 On The Grille
Ginopolis celebrates its silver anniversary,
and its evolution.
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egeorge's
• Open
7 Days a
Week
• Carry-out
service at our
Northeast
entrance
7/ 7
2005
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some vivid colors.
Diners now have new
t stands majestically as a
chairs, new carpeting, new
memorial to their moth-
tables, colorful pictures
er and father ... and is
done by noted artist Leroy
owned with much pride by
Neiman, etched glass parti-
their two sons, who operate it
tions between the
with a grandson also steeped
bar/lounge and dining
in the respect garnered by his
room.
family's grand reputation.
The lobby walls are still
Now celebrating its 25th
DAN NY
covered with celebrity and
anniversary, Ginopolis' On
RAS KIN
personality photos of the
The Grille, corner of 12 Mile
Sen for
star-studded multitude that
and Middlebelt in
Colum nist
have frequented and still
Farmington Hills, owned by
enjoy Ginopolis' On The
Johnny and Pete Ginopolis,
Grill.
with Johnny's son, Peter, their general
Many of their framed pictures hang
manager, is a far cry from the one that
on the walls ... and those who look
the Ginopolis family opened in 1979
close might see them in person, seated
... It sat much less than 100, more so
at the next table.
around 65, served only from a short-
order menu and was
operated by George
Ginopolis and his
two sons.
George passed on
in 1980 ... only two
years before Johnny
and Pete opened
their new biggie and
startlingly different
Ginopolis' ... with
dance floor and seat-
ing for 180 in the
dining room and
more in its fine
bar/lounge with
Brothers Pete and Johnny Ginopolis with Johnny's son,
large padded booths,
Peter.
round tables and bar
stools.
But the dance floor
Except for a few additions, much of
was short-lived and replaced in 1986
the menu continues to have numerous
by more luxurious booths to bring fur-
personal favorites among the 17 fish
ther elegance to an already good, full-
and seafood items, steaks, chicken in
service family restaurant.
various ways (teriyaki, Dijon, stir-
Now, in celebration of its 25th
fried, Marsala, Greek-style, etc.) ...
anniversary, many of the added booths
Those dishes that have been added
have been removed to give Ginopolis'
On The Grill the look that Johnny and became immediate favorites.
There aren't too many people in the
Pete have always wanted ... an open-air
restaurant game better liked than
style that promotes a much more
Johnny and Pete Ginopolis ... With
friendly atmosphere.
Johnny and Marian's son, Peter, the
In fact, all 17 booths have been
three make a combination that is simi-
changed, including the popular Las
lar to their casual dining spot ... warm
Vegas sector on one end of the dining
and friendly ... with many indications
room ... and on the dining area's sides
of how and why it has achieved this
and in the bar/lounge ... with hand-
fine 25-year longevity.
Danny Raskin's e-mail address is
LOOKS LIKE the awaited opening
dannyraskin@sbcglobalnet
of the new Sea Grill at the former site of
• Catering
Carryout
33080 Northwestern Highway
West Bloomfield, MI
Phone: 248-539-8300 • Fax: 248-539-8303
Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 11-10 • Sat 9-10 • Sun 9-9
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