arts & life Bistro 82’s filet mignon fressing with fishman New Chef In Charge C hef Gabby Milton has taken the mation, call (248) 723-8860 or email reins at Birmingham’s Big Rock michigan@ortamerica.org. Chophouse (245 S. Eton St.). There’s an amazing new feature avail- First hired in 2014 as able every Tuesday night at Royal Oak’s a sous chef, Milton Bistro 82 — their “perfect pair,” an is now running the 8-ounce filet mignon and a glass of cab- kitchen as executive ernet sauvignon, only $25. Talk about an chef, manag- offer you can’t refuse. ing a staff of MAZEL TOV TO … 30. A 2009 Stephanie Lanyi and Zack graduate of Friedman on their wedding. the Texas Chef Gabby Jessica Schwartz and Ethan Culinary Milton Weisman on their engagement. Academy, Seth and Anna Rogers on Milton came the birth of their baby boy, to Michigan in 2011 and is now Steele Dean. a resident of Ferndale. Mention Ryan Dr. Shawn Silver on his grad- Chef Gabby with any steak order Fishman uation from Michigan State all month for a complimentary University’s College of Human Medicine. shrimp skewer to celebrate her promo- Happy birthday to Carly Rosen, Emily tion. Pomish, Denise Parr, Carly Gould, WE ALL SCREAM Brian Satovsky, Judy Epstein, Tarrah FOR ICE CREAM Evans, Michael Reuter, Beth Klein, Six new flavors of Sanders ice cream Hannah Grossman, Brandon Potash, are hitting store shelves this summer, Larry Olenick, Stefani Greenspan, Beth thanks to some innovations from the Contorer, Morgan Slaven and Ross folks at parent company Morley Candy Lipson. Makers Inc. Retail stores across the state CONDOLENCES and country will carry their new line of And my deepest and sincerest condo- cartons, which introduce contemporary lences to the family of Neil Fink, who flavors that are reminiscent of their fountain ice cream theme. They are mint died this week. I owe this man for giving me a second family, chocolate chip, loaded peanut butter and for that I will be cookie, blueberry pie, sea salt caramel, forever grateful. If you caramel latte and lemon twis-tea (a knew Neil, it was only lemon and green tea-flavored ice cream appropriate he went with bits of candy lemon). out swinging — the NEW MUSIC VENUE man was a fighter. There’s a new all-ages music venue, Neil fought time and restaurant and bar open in the city of again over his career Neil Fink Detroit — El Club (4114 W. Vernor in the courtroom for Highway). The renovated Mexicantown so many who had no Fiesta Center will feature craft cocktails one else in their corner. designed by Kyle Thousand (formerly Even as he aged, when the conversa- of Ferndale’s the Oakland) and pizzas tion turned to the law or politics, Neil cooked in a wood oven they’ve flown spoke (or argued) with the vim and vigor in from Italy. Dinner and drink service of an excited teenager. He was a brilliant will be available later this year. For now, man with an unrivaled cunning and they’ll be open only for shows and musi- wit. He could tell a story like few could. cal performances. The renovations also Neil was as highly regarded by notorious made room for a 1,000-square-foot out- criminals as he was by judges and top- door patio and bar, which owner Graeme earning lawyers. Flegenheimer intends to make available Although he’s in a better place, his leg- for afterschool music and art programs. acy in the courtroom will never fade — just ask any successful criminal defense MUSTDOS attorney within 100 miles, and they’ll Don’t miss ORT and the City — tell you something they learned (or bor- Thursday, May 19, in Shed 5, Eastern rowed) from Neil over the years. Market. It’s a collaboration with The Neil, know that your memory is truly Somerset Collection and CCS that sup- a blessing for so many. Baruch Dayan ports an amazing cause. For more infor- HaEmet. Your recovery after a hospital stay should begin with a knowledgeable, interdisciplinary team that understands your health care goals. Working with state-of-the-art equipment, we have the expertise and experience to treat patients recovering from a variety of conditions, including: Neurological Cardiac Orthopedic Cancer Pulmonary If you need help with any of these conditions, you may benefit from an inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation stay. 13 locations in the Greater Detroit area ĚAllen Park ĚAnn Arbor ĚBloomfield Hills ĚCanton ĚDearborn Heights ĚGrosse Pointe Woods ĚLivonia & Livonia NE ĚOakland ĚPlymouth ĚSterling Heights ĚWest Bloomfield ĚMarvin & Betty Danto Health Care Center Complex Medical heartland-manorcare.com 1996190 * May 12 • 2016 49