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A Whole New Joe

Mr. Joe's renovation brings classy digs to a classic bar.

T

he dust has cleared and in its
stead stands an unbelievable
transformation that will not be
believed by many even though seen.
When Mr. Joe's on Franklin, just east
of Northwestern Highway, Southfield,
was purchased from Joe Machiorlatti by
Michael Abrams and Dave Priehs, the edi-
fice was a presentable freestanding build-
ing, but not the most inviting ... And to
all knowledge, had never been renovated
in the 30 years since Joe opened it in 1980.
This is the first remodeling, and Mike
and Dave have certainly made the most
of it ... From wall to wall, the entire place
has been done over with class elegance
... Seating is still about 145 in the dining
room, one side fronted by shiny brass dou-
ble railings and 25 at a strikingly beautiful
bar ... Padded-seat booths have replaced
the hard wooden-seats, and tan and dark
brown oak wood is throughout, including
the bar, giving the gracious look of a true
upscale sports tavern ... Both the bar inte-
rior and new kitchen are veritable seas of
gleaming stainless steel.
If you've previously been to Mr. Joe's
and now after driving up fail to recognize
the building, it is with great reason ...
The change is that drastic ... The outside
now looks like a catering hall with paneled
inserts, outdoor lighting attached to the
building, etc.
The new Mr. Joe's look both inside and
out has received untold "I can't believe it!"
exclamations ... Mike and David have cer-
tainly done an all-out job in what the well-
dressed building will wear.
READERS WANTING to make little
hamburger sliders at home ask how Detroit
Free Press' Susan Selasky makes hers ...
"When making your sliders',' says Susan,

"start out with about 21/2 ounces
Melson.
made by her are handed out ... "Maybe
of raw-weight ground meat for
[I was there many years
that's what they've been coming back
each. They're small, but it doesn't
after it opened and recall that
for all these years:' quips David, world-
mean they can't be hearty. You
it was a wonderful delicates-
noted pianist and brother of Bloomfield
can beef them up by adding
sen-restaurant on Avenue of
Township-based Temple Beth El's Rabbi
chopped peppers or onions to the
Americas, across from Radio
Daniel Syme ... David and Suzanne divide
ground meat. And you can gussy
City Music Hall, opened by
their time between homes in Ireland,
them up with tons of topping just
33-year-old German immi-
5-6 months, and Houston, Texas, plus
like you would a regular burger."
grant, Leo "Lindy" Lindeman, European and United States tours.
VISITORS TO GREEKTOWN
a professional waiter ... His
WHEN IT COMES to golfing, Elaine
Danny Raskin
in Detroit were surprised to see a
partners were Joseph Fraizer
Raznick
has a human good luck charm ...
Senior Columnist
liquor store coming sign on what
and Manny Kalisch, haber-
The foursome for her hole-in-one in the
they thought was the former site
dashers, and lingerie company Tam-O-Shanter Golf Invitational at Tam-
of New Hellas Cafe ... But the corner site
owner Sam Horowitz ... Leo's wife, Clara,
0-Shanter Country Club, West Bloomfield,
has been torn down where Gus Anton's fine
sat at the cash register, and many of the
included Marlene Bresler, who was with
Greektown legend made so many people
wonderful recipes were handed down to her Elaine 20 years ago when she hit her first
lick their lamb chops ... Sure sounds
by Clara's mother and
hole-in-one ... The
strange that it may become an Italian res-
grandmother. Lindy's is
recent ace came using
taurant.
okay today, but sure not
a seven-wood on the
MAIL DEPT. ... "We recently went to
like it used to be.]
135-yard eighth hole,
an Italian restaurant and discovered there
RECENTLY
playing with Marlene,
were few Italians working there. No smell of REOPENED Gateway
Gerrie Sollish and Anita
Italian food, no Italian music and a modern Deli on Lahser in
Taylor ... Elaine's first
looking facility without any representation
Southfield, is officially
golf biggie was also at
of Italy or anything Italian in its decor. It
closed again ... Owner
Tam.
immediately turned me off. I realize that
Peter Berishaj is seek-
ERRATA, TYPO,
some people believe that all that counts
ing another site to put
ETC. Dept.... Rose
is the food, service and cleanliness of the
the name.
Lynn Meckler Schlussel's
restaurant, but if it lacks a feeling of the cul-
FORMER FILM
correct phone num-
ture that it represents, it leaves me flat.
STAR beautiful
ber to call for Detroit
Pianist David Sym e and actress
"I personally feel that it would be more
Maureen O'Hara
Mumford High's 1960
Maureen O'Hara
enjoyable to walk in and hear Italian-
celebrated her 90th
class reunion, Saturday,
speaking people, Italian music and Italian
birthday with David
Oct. 9, at Somerset Inn,
presentation in the look of the restaurant as and Suzanne Syme at one of their in-home
Troy, is (248) 355-2270.
well as its food to add to the enhancement
piano concerts in Ireland ... 70 packed
CONGRATS ... To Robin Wine on her
of the basic ingredients that go into making the living room of their spacious Ireland
birthday ... To Richard and Phyllis Breuer
a restaurant a truly exceptional one." ...
residence that seats 50 people, but if nec-
on their 60th anniversary ... To Charles
Franklin Davidoff.
essary, can accommodate 75 ... Among
"Skip" and Sandy Herczeg on their 19th
QUESTION & ANSWER DEPT. ... "My
David's selections were her favorites, "Isle
anniversary
grandfather, Hermann Alper, always talked
of Innisfree" (sung by her in The Quiet Man
about Lindy's restaurant in New York. Was
co-starring John Wayne), etc. ... During
Danny's e-mail address is
it as good as he said it was?" ... Beverly
intermission, Suzanne's wonderful desserts
dannyraskin@sbcglobal.net.

Breaking The Fast
Brunch To-Go
Special

Serves
4-5

$55

Special

Serves
8-9
$09
Special

Package includes
Nova Lox, Tuna Salad
White Fish Salad, Egg Salad
Swiss & Muenster Cheese
Cream Cheese, N.Y. Bagels

All Set Up in Individual Bulk Containers

Ready To-Go

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September 9 • 2010

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BREAKING THE FAST DAIRY TRAY

person m i nimum)

• Dairy Salad Tray $14.99
• Dairy Poached Salmon Tray $15.99
• Bloom's Dairy Tray $17.99
* Dairy Fish Tray $18.99

Break the Fast Orders:
248.855.9463

32418 Northwestern Hwy.

(Between Middlebelt Sr. 14 Mile Rd.)

Bloom's uses Kosher ingredientsonly.
www.VineyardDeli.com
NibblesAndNuts.com
cooked in separate kitchen