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Fusion In Ferndale
Crave features American, Japanese and Mediterranean delights.
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THE CLOSENESS OF its
OTPOURRI ...
Another good restaurant adds
family members' owned-and-
to the dining growth of Ferndale
operated string of restaurants
with the opening of Crave's second location
is highly regarded ... Its newest
at the former site of John D on Woodward,
one has been open only a short
just south of Nine Mile Road ... Crave No.
time but is already making
1 in Dearborn became noted for its wide
waves of dining acceptance with
selection of American and Japanese cuisine
its intimate style of goodness.
... The second site, with its bevy of Asian,
It's the new Leon's Cafe &
American and Mediterranean fusion dishes, Craft at the former site of
is co-owned by Khalil Ramadan and part-
Rusty Bucket on Orchard
ner Eddie Farah, former John D owner.
Lake road, north of Lone Pine
Recent personally tasted items included
in Crosswinds Center, West
yellow carpaccio, spicy tuna roll, shrimp
Bloomfield ... The owners, Abe Leon,
tempura rolls, seared tuna, chicken salad,
father Sam Leon and Abe's brother-in-law
duck confit, bronzino, steak filet, etc. ... All
Marko Issac bring the new concept with
with results of finger-licking delight.
much satisfying results in the presentation
Crave customers are encouraged to share
of a large Mediterranean and American
family dining menu ... Also 25 Michigan
everything on the menu... Separate plates,
utensils, etc. ... at no added charge.
beers plus a list of Michigan wines.
Crave Ferndale's recent grand introduc-
The delicious no-salt chicken soup made
tion shindig two weeks after opening was a
daily from his own formula by co-owner
wall-to-wall funfest as Executive Chef Payne Sam Leon, is a Leon's daily dining specialty
Mills from Adoba Hotel (former Hyatt-
... and a regular offering ... Changing soup
Regency Dearborn) and Oklahoma fine
specials include Sam's luscious vegetable,
dining, introduced samples
which Gary Cochran, owner
of items from his interesting
of the former Beau Jack's,
menu together with goodies
says he has never tasted bet-
also from a six-stool sushi
ter ... All are Sam's personal
bar that, too, has become a
recipes.
big favorite.
FOLKS LOOKING FOR
HER FORMER custom-
good Indonesian/Asian din-
ers when she was owner
ing are discovering the new
of the Commerce Grill on
Indo that opened this past
Union Lake Road will be
October on Cass Lake Road,
happy to know that Diana
between Orchard Lake Road
Walsh is again flashing
and Cass-Elzabeth, Keego
her big smile in the res-
Harbor ... Owners Nick
Khalil Ramada n and Eddie
Alonzo and wife, Melik,
taurant game ... This time
Farah
as co-owner of Maria's on
take much pride in their
Walnut Lake Road and
Javanese Chicken, slow-
Inkster, West Bloomfield, with Marin Oala,
cooked spicy beef and so many other choice
Diana's previous general manager ... Their
entrees ... Numerous specials not listed on
takeover undoubtedly brings back a more
the menu include fried egg noodles with
stylish selection and presentation that also
onion, mixed peppers, fried banana rolled
includes the fine touches of time-honored
in wonton skin, fried to golden brown and
tableside dining items.
served on a bed of chocolate sauce with
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powdered sugar and whipped
cream ... Many salad lovers go
gaga over the much-asked-for
mango papaya salad.
IT HAS BEEN OPEN only
since this past June, but the
appearance of Social House on
Haggerty between Maple and
Pontiac Trail, West Bloomfield,
has already taken on a "sleeper"
role in neighborhood dining ...
You won't find food items like
fried Brussels sprouts and tuna
tartare at too many eateries ... and hardly
any with Russian beef tips ... Executive
Chef Joe Cockfield is remembered by
many from the kitchen at Milk & Honey
at the Jewish Community Center on Drake
... Social House's general manager is Bill
Thompson, noted for his highly regarded
restaurant consultations.
READER MINI REVIEW ... From
Dennis Silber ... "Debbie and I recently
went again to the Cuban Cafe, here on NW
Second Avenue (Boca Raton Boulevard) in
Plumtree Center, Boca Raton, and found
that it has improved with age both in taste
and the variety of delicious dishes.
Our dinners began with Caldo Gallego, a
white bean soup, and we enjoyed the fresh
and crisp combination of carrots, red cab-
bage, tomatoes, lettuce and onions, topped
with a tasty vinaigrette dressing. For entrees
we enjoyed the Pechuga a la Plancha, grilled
breast of chicken topped with sauteed
onions and grilled sweet plantains. Our side
dishes of white rice with black bean sauce
were very tasty. Friends with us enjoyed the
Camarones Enchilados, sauteed shrimp in a
red creole sauce, and Churrasco, skirt steak
marinated in olive oil, spices and char-
grilled with a very delectable chimichurri
sauce"
MAIL DEPT.... "We just had another
meal at Leon's Cafe & Craft, located at
Crosswinds Center on Orchard Lake Road.
The food is delicious and the atmosphere
inviting, bright and attractive. Prices are
reasonable. All in all, a very positive experi-
ence" ... Janet Halper.
SOME OF THE FOOD prices from its
menu of 1998 are being featured, lunch or
dinner, until Jan. 31, at Steve & Rocky's,
Grand River in Novi.
The dishes by chef/co-owners Steve Allen
and Chuck "Rocky" Rachwitz, celebrating
their 17th anniversary, include filet, $21;
roast range chicken, $13.50; roast duckling,
$15.50, etc., plus Chef Milos' mushroom
soup, $2.50.
Also until Jan. 31, no charge for a glass of
champagne with all main courses.
OLDIE BUT GOODIE DEPT. ... A
woman had a heart attack and was taken to
the hospital. While on the operating table
she had a near-death experience. Seeing
God, she asked, "Is my time up?"
"No," answered God, "you have another
50 years, two months and eight days to
live."
Upon recovery, the woman decided to
stay in the hospital and have a facelift,
liposuction and tummy tuck. She even
had someone come in and change her hair
color. Since she had so much time to live,
the woman figured she might as well make
the most of it.
After her last operation, the woman was
released from the hospital. While crossing
the street on her way home, she was hit by a
car and died immediately.
Arriving in front of God, she asked, "I
thought you said I had another 50 years.
Why didn't you pull me from out of the
path of the car?"
God replied, "I didn't recognize you"
CONGRATS ... To Susan "Suzie" Radner
on her birthday ... To Udi Kapen on his
birthday ... To Lisa Brody on her birth-
day... To Edward "Eddie" and Susan "Suzie"
Radner on their 56th anniversary.
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Danny's email address is
dannyraskin@sbcglobal.net.