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Cork & Rye

New upscale party store with top-class Jewish-style deli to open at former Vineyards site.

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he former Vineyards Cafe location
operate the front of Cork & Rye
“David said that his whitefish
on Northwestern Highway between with its fresh look and large
was on a par with the planked
Middlebelt and 14 Mile/Orchard
stock … Sam’s other two sons,
ones we love Up North. Very
Lake roads, Farmington Hills, has been pur- Dominic and David Yono, work
tender and perfectly seasoned
chased by new owners. … And is expected
the family’s R.U.B. BBQ & Pub
and delicious. He had it pre-
to open this coming Tuesday, March 29 …
on Adams in Detroit.
pared Siciliano, very lightly
As both a liquor, wine, beer, etc., store …
Back space of the former jew-
breaded and garlic on the side.
and sit-down and carryout deli.
elry company may probably be
Of course, David also had a side
The new Cork & Rye is somewhat in the
used as a small meeting room.
of pasta with Andiamo’s home-
mold of the previous Vineyards but with a
Appropriation and occupa-
made marinara sauce.
Danny Raskin
much brighter look … The entire building
tion of the former Vineyards
“Being a pretty good home
Senior Columnist
and property combine the talents of Sam
site has already brought consid-
cook and food lover myself, I
Yono and son Randy Yono … and commu-
erable favorable comment …
always order the eggplant rol-
nity deli stalwart Ron Forman (Nosherie,
without it even being open yet … There is
latini appetizer and can honestly say that
Oak Park Bread Basket, Bagel Deli, etc.).
much disbelief at the good looks and highly Andiamo’s was among the better ones that I
Cork & Rye … “cork” for the huge liquor, stocked offerings that both Cork & Rye’s
have enjoyed. I also had one of their big and
wine, craft beers, etc., selection, includes a
take-out retail operation and its sit-down
delicious specialty salads. The wonderful
large stock of regular and kosher wines for
and carryout deli are expected to provide.
preparation of their eggplant is not on many
the holidays, festive occasions, etc. … some
The opening of Cork & Rye on Tuesday is other menus that I have seen. Andiamo’s is
vino rarely heard of … and “rye” for the sit- much awaited.
stuffed with an angel hair pasta with basil
down deli (seating about 25-35 indoors, not
NOW THAT IT LOOKS like we’ll be hav- pesto. Delizioso!”
including an outdoor patio) and carryout
ing more nice weather, here are directions,
David Blatt, Hedy’s husband, is execu-
deli managed by Ron with assistance of a
as promised, for getting to Blue Danube in
tive director of the Michigan Jewish Sports
few former Vineyards employees … Kosher Windsor and some of the best authentic
Hall of Fame and Michigan Jewish Sports
frozen carryout items are available from
Hungarian food you surely will enjoy.
Foundation, whose Hank Greenberg
Chef Cari Herskovitz … Also frozen non-
Take the Detroit-Windsor tunnel and,
Memorial Invitational Golf Tournament is
kosher food.
when in Windsor, turn left onto Ouellette,
Monday, June 13, at Franklin Hills Country
The Cork & Rye Deli has the look of a
go four blocks to Giles, then left two blocks
Club, Farmington Hills.
true sit-down and carryout delicatessen
and right onto Howard to Ottawa Street …
GOOD SERVER DEPT. … The huge
and carries deli prod-
Shouldn’t be too much
requisite that immediately makes a cus-
ucts by Sy Ginsburg
more than five minutes tomer feel so comfortable is why excellent
and his United Meat &
after leaving the tun-
servers like Senada Suknaj at J. Alexander’s,
Deli, Hebrew National,
nel … Owners Sam
Orchard Lake Road and 14 Mile, Gateway
house-made soups, sal-
and Zora Popadic will
Center, West Bloomfield, have so many
ads, etc. … It not only
treat you like king and
people asking to sit in their station …
has the appearance of
queen … and feed you
Senada’s terrific smile goes so well with her
a delicatessen but with
as royalty!
courteous efficiency and relaxed ways that
Ron as manager, will no
READER MINI
bring comfortable dining to her customers
doubt be run like one …
REVIEW … From
during lunch and dinner.
Center booths are gone
Hedy Blatt … “David
READER RECOMMENDATION …
… the large open space
and I went to Andiamo Although he lives in Dearborn and has his
neatly filled with tables
on Telegraph and
pick of many fine similar-type restaurants,
and chairs.
Maple and had one of
Derek Unis, valet personage at Henry Ford
Randy Yono, Ron Forman, Sam Yono
Sam and son Randy
the best meals in years. Hospital, West Bloomfield, talks with high

regard about Moon Light Mediterranean
Cuisine on East West Maple Road, Walled
Lake … Its large menu assortment and
excellent dining selections, says Derek,
present wonderful varieties.
OLDIE BUT GOODIE … A woman calls
the hospital and asks, “Hello, darling, I’d
like to talk with the person who gives the
information about the patients. But I don’t
want to know if the patient is better or
doing like I expected, or worse. I want all
the information from top to bottom, from
A to Z.”
The voice on the other end said, “Would
you hold the line, please? That’s a very
unusual request.”
Then a very authoritative voice came on
and said, “Are you the lady who is calling
about one of the patients?”
She said, “Yes, darling, I’d like to know
the information about Sarah Schwartz in
Room 202.”
He said, “Solomon, Shulberg, Schwartz.
Oh, yes, Mrs. Schwartz is doing very well.
In fact, she’s had two full meals; her doctor
says if she continues improving as she is, he
is going to send her home Tuesday at noon.”
The woman said, “Thank God! That’s
wonderful news! I’m so happy to hear that!”
The fellow on the other end said, “From
your enthusiasm, I take it you must be one
of the close family.”
“What close family?” she said. “I’m Sarah
Schwartz! My doctor don’t tell me nothin’!”
CONGRATS … To Joanie Tringale on
her birthday … To Gus Kasapis on his
birthday …To Marsha Rofel on her birthday
… To Danielle Bluford on her birthday …
To Gayle Samuels on her birthday … To
Barbara Horenstein on her birthday … To
Beverly Yost on her birthday.

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Danny’s email address is dannyraskin@sbcglobal.net.

NEW! EXPANDED FULL SERVICE DINING FROM 4PM DAILY

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Only valid at West Bloomﬁeld location after 4pm.
Expires 3/31/16. Some restrictions may apply.

6690 Orchard Lake Road | West Bloomﬁeld, MI 48322 | (248) 254-4760 | www.crispellis.com

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