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Much More Than A Cigar

Churchill's Bistro in Birmingham delights with gourmet dining.

H

e was best known as a masterful
on Franklin Road, Southfield,
statesman who, during World
and at Pal's for Chuck Muer
War II, was the often-quoted and ... General manager is Ernest
highly regarded prime minister of Great
Yeldo, and the owner is Nash
Britain, Winston Churchill.
Zaitouna.
But politics wasn't his only love ... Sir
Chef Matt's French onion
Winston's admiration for fine cigars and
soup is a well-bodied and tasty
his indulgence in gourmet dining was well
rendition of goodness with
known.
its floating crouton topped
Churchill's Bistro and Cigar Bar on Old
with Gruyere cheese dripped
Woodward, Birmingham, which opened
over the bowl's lip ... The
a year ago, takes a leaf out of history with
New Orleans classic Oysters
presentation of upscale dining, which Sir
Rockefeller, with its insertion of
Winston actually put above his love for a
Pernod spirits among season-
good cigar ... Although still a little-known
ings, is a delightful and delicious appetizer.
"sleeper" when it comes to fine dining,
Dinners feature the likes of petite and
Churchill's Bistro in Birmingham has
large-cut filets topped with a sauteed por-
steadily gained recognition for its restaurant tabella mushroom and sauces that include
prowess.
Birmingham Churchill's own style of zip
Restaurants such as Big Rock Chophouse, sauce ... A large feature is the stuffed rain-
also in Birmingham, have their successful
bow trout with inner spinach and ricotta,
cigar bars upstairs, as does London Chop
oven-baked with Parmesan cheese ...
House, Detroit, among others.
A knockout crab-stuffed salmon is pan-
In both these instances, they are second-
seared in a lemon-butter sauce ... and a
ary selections to
vegetarian delight,
the restaurant itself
roasted vegetable
... This is also
Napoleon pasta,
the situation at
is choice with
Churchill's Bistro in
delicate pasta,
Birmingham, with
roasted and
the cigar selections
smoked vegetables
available but not its
and Parmesan
primary purpose.
Reggiano cheese
Gourmet dining
with a light drizzle
at Churchill's in
of balsamic truffle
Ernest Yeldo, general manager; Steven
Birmingham is led Weinger, dining room manager; Matthew
reduction ... The
by Executive Chef
food is made and
Barkach, executive chef; Nash Zaitouna,
Matthew Barkach,
prepared from
owner
a graduate of
scratch.
Oakland Community College Culinary
Best-sellers include a dry-aged 20-oz. rib-
Program in 1985, formerly of Rochester
eye steak, 16-oz. New York strip steak and
Chop House and chef at various Chuck
the crab-stuffed salmon ... Daily specials
Muer restaurants and Andiamo Italias.
include grilled lamb chops, swordfish Oscar
Dining room manager is Steve Weinger,
topped with lobster and Bearnaise sauce,
former manager of Tavern on the Green
etc.
in Farmington Hills, plus he was at the
In the first-year estimation, almost
former Vineyards Restaurant years back
60,000 people have enjoyed around 7,000

pounds of beef, about 9,000
pounds of seafood, more than
8,000 pounds of potatoes,
around 700 gallons of soup, etc.
Hours are Sunday-
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-midnight;
Thursday.-Saturday, 10 a.m.-1
a.m. ... with dining room seat-
ing 62, nine bar stools and 12
on the outdoor patio.
Winston Churchill liked his
cigars ... but he loved his food
... and the fare as presented
at his namesake restaurant
here, Churchill's Bistro and Cigar Bar,
Birmingham, would make him proud.
BASEBALL PLAYERS are notorious for
their superstitious idiosyncrasies ... and it
showed up after the recent party given by
Detroit Tiger Don Kelly for the engagement
of teammate Max Scherzer to Erica May.
Members of the local team and their
wives or lady friends enjoyed the party at
Steven Lelli's Inn on the Green, 12 Mile,
Farmington Hills, and the next day saw
Kelly hitting a home run, slugger Miguel
Cabrera hitting a home run for the first
time in weeks and the team continuing on a
winning streak en route to a third consecu-
tive American League Central Division title
and playoff berth.
Guess where their next party may be
held?
IMAGINE A RESTAURANT where you
can have a breakfast enough for two people
for the price of one ... This is among the
bevy of "sleeper" features at the Newberry
Grill on 14 Mile and Haggerty in the
Newberry Shopping Center housing Hiller's
Market, Commerce.
Like the large-plate, home-cooked corned
beef hash so big that one person can hardly
eat it ... topped, too, by a couple of eggs ...
$5.95 ... No charge for splitting ... It is even
encouraged ... Half-orders don't come with
eggs but are also huge.
Same low price and big size for western

SAVE THE DATE

Join Andiamo Bloomfield as we welcome Master Sommelier, Madeline Triffon,

Tuesday, Oct 15th 7:00 p.m.

for a grand evening of food, wine and friendship. Chef Travis Waynick has

hash browns (onions, green peppers, ham
and American cheese)... and veggie hash
browns (onions, green peppers, tomatoes,
broccoli and mushrooms).
The mom-and-pop-owned Newberry
Grill is also one of the cleanest restaurants
around, and both husband and wife are in
the kitchen cooking, washing dishes, etc.
Newberry Grill serves breakfast, lunch
and dinner ... Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-9
p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
DANDY DINING DEAL ... Eggplant
Parmesan with spaghetti and sauce and
soup or salad ... $6.95 one week only ...
Thursday, Oct. 3-Thursday, Oct. 10 ...
Georges Restaurant, Northwestern, south of
14 Mile, West Bloomfield.
MAIL DEPT. ... To those who have
asked if a woman ever has attended
President's Day at Knollwood Country Club,
West Bloomfield, yes, according to Ray
Metz, general manager ... Mindi Fynke,
1999-2000 president, attended its recent
President's Day and, says Metz, enjoyed the
festivities and dinner at Knollwood's tradi-
tionally men-only event.
OLDIE BUT GOODIE DEPT. ... Harry
went to the doctor to get a physical. A few
days later, the doctor saw Harry walking
down the street with a gorgeous young
woman on his arm.
"You're really doing great, aren't you:'
said the doctor.
"Just what you said, doc:' exclaimed
Harry "Get yourself a hot mama and be
cheerful:'
"I didn't say that:' said the doctor. "I said,
`You have a heart murmur. Be careful:"
CONGRATS ... To Mark Zarkin on his
birthday ... To Marion Grant on her birth-
day ... To Dino Mitropoulos on his birthday
... To Yvette Mandell on her 90th birthday
...To Sam and Dorothy Essick on their 65th
anniversary.

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Danny's email address is

dannyraskingsbcglobalmet.

created a savory three course small plates menu while pairing up some

favorite wine selections. Each dish will have their own unique personality.

Madeline will reveal her selections and pairing "secrets" at the end of every course.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (248) 865-9300.

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Price is $ 98

per person
all inclusive

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6676 Telegraph illoomfield Hills, Michigan 48301 248-865-9300

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