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Heart-Healthy Happiness!

Enjoy a “doctor-approved” plant-based menu at Ferndale’s GreenSpace Cafe.

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t may not be the only restaurant of its
the knowledge of natural food
11-plus … Indoor seating at
kind in the country, but it certainly is the products.
tables is 105, 20 at a lounge bar
only one where the owner/consultant is
GreenSpace Cafe, owned by
and 30 in an indoor/outdoor
also a prominent heart doctor … a profes-
Dr. Joel Kahn, wife, Karen, and
enclosed heated patio condu-
sor of medicine, heart-health author, Yahoo
son Daniel, is receiving much
cive also for small parties …
health advisory board member, founder of
note for its serving of plant-
Future plans call for a Sunday
the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in
based artisanal food and craft
brunch.
Bloomfield Township and Grosse Pointe
cocktails … Also, everything on
The new decor is strikingly
Farms, a national expert on heart attack
the menu can be modified to
different in the completely gut-
prevention, emphasizer of plant nutrition for one’s preference.
ted former operations there …
Danny Raskin
optimal health and reversal of heart disease,
Meals are handcrafted to
Its
large kitchen is covered in a
Senior Columnist
obesity and diabetes, etc.
order with much-wanted items
sea of glittering stainless steel,
This is the GreenSpace Cafe on West
including the best-selling
and all employees touching food
Nine Mile Road, just west of Woodward,
gluten-free Pad Thai, Tamale Pie, non-dairy
wear rubber gloves … Downstairs is a large
Ferndale, that opened in the former Maria’s “cheese” plate of nut-based “cheeses” that are walk-in refrigerator among smaller ones, a
of Ferndale space, with
made in-house with the
work table for prepping, etc.
emphasis on heart-healthy
flavor of bleu cheese and
Dr. Kahn and Karen work the floor greet-
dining … The Maria’s pre-
others, etc. … There are
ing people and helping wherever needed …
vious locale and availabil-
no fryers or microwaves,
Both are active volunteers with the Jewish
ity of the former adjoining
no frozen food for entrees
Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, among
Just Us clothing store has
so no freezers, all fresh
other charities.
tripled the indoor area
hand-crafted, all plant-
Running a restaurant such as GreenSpace
capacity.
based gourmet dining,
Cafe is not easy … and it is to the credit of
Not to say that eating
special no-oil menu, etc.
Dr. Kahn and his family that it is being done
elsewhere is not healthy …
No animal products are correctly … Among a beautiful new decor
Far from it … A good res-
used at GreenSpace Cafe,
that speaks creative volumes.
taurant is one that besides
which also has Kosher
The presence of a family-operated heart-
giving quality and enjoy-
Michigan certification by
healthy dining operation like GreenSpace
able food is not without
Rabbi Jason Miller and
Cafe is wonderful … Organized, led and
health aspects … Worthy Dr. Joel Kahn and son Daniel Kahn a full liquor license …
owned by a cardiac doctor is priceless!
restaurateurs are also ones
Plus a large wine list of
THE NEW Katherine McGregor Dessert
cognizant of the health val-
kosher, biodynamic and
Parlor at the Whitney, Woodward, Detroit,
ues presented by some of its menu selections. organic choices … The craft cocktails are
has always been known for its desserts …
Almost all the bill of fare choices at
organic spirits infused with super foods like
But now even more so since world-class
GreenSpace Cafe are accompanied by denot- turmeric, cardamom, rose hips, etc. … Only
pastry chef Eric Bunge has come on board
ing letters like GF for Gluten Free, NF for nut raw organic juices are used.
… He is remembered from 20 years at the
free and SF for soy free … And a separate
Karen Kahn and Daniel’s wife, Yany, both
former Fox & Hounds in Bloomfield Hills.
menu has oil-free dining items.
also work at the restaurant as hostesses …
Eric’s large bevy of luscious desserts are
The full bar includes alcoholic and non-
Joel is there most evenings greeting guests
every Thursday through Sunday from 6 p.m.
alcoholic beverages plus house-styled drinks and further educating the staff.
to closing … Great hours before or after a
and interesting cocktails.
GreenSpace Cafe is presently temporarily show, sporting event, etc. … or whenever.
Its daily operation is run by General
open Tuesday through Thursday, kitchen
MAIL DEPT. … “I am Sy Ginsberg’s
Manager Max Birnbaum and Daniel Kahn,
5 to 9 p.m., bar 5 to 10-plus; Friday and
daughter. That question sent to you about
both of whom lead a staff who specializes in
Saturday, kitchen 5 to 10 p.m., bar 5 to
whether or not there really is a Sy Ginsberg

makes me laugh every time I hear it. Also,
about whether or not his corned beef can be
gotten in St. Louis, the answer is yes. One
of the places is a deli called Pumpernickles.
Also, during St. Patty season, it is sold at all
Costcos in the area.” … Debbi Chasnick.
NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF at Big Rock
Chophouse, South Eton Street, Birmingham,
Gabby Milton, does her talking with the
goodies that come out of the restaurant
kitchen owned by Norm and Bonnie LePage
… Her real name is Gabrielle, but the new
executive chef prefers Gabby.
By the way, local gent Tom Celani, owner
of Celani Family Vineyards in California,
will be a guest at the Celani Wine Dinner,
Monday, June 6, at Big Rock … His beautiful
wines will be paired with Chef Gabby’s food
… The five-course dinner tickets are $150
per person … (248) 647-7774.
OLDIE BUT GOODIE … Isaac is shop-
ping and sees a window sign saying, “Jacob’s
Custom Made Clothing”. He’s not sure about
going in, it looks so expensive, but owner
Jacob sees him hesitating and invites him in.
“What are you looking for?” asks Jacob.
“A suit for my grandson’s bar mitzvah,”
says Isaac.
“You’ve come to the right place,” says
Jacob. “You’ll be surprised at how we go
about it. First, digital cameras take pictures
of every muscle in your body and we down-
load the pictures to a special computer. Then
we cultivate sheep in Australia for the best
cloth. For the silk lining, we contact Japan for
their deep-sea divers to get the pearl buttons.
“When do you need it?” asks Jacob.
“Later today,” says Isaac.
“You’ll have it!” says Jacob.
CONGRATS … To Bob Noble on his 88th
birthday … To Barbara Ravitz on her birth-
day.

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

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