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Late-Night Appetite?

Dine till 2 a.m. on a wide array of Asian delicacies at Shangri-La in Orchard Mall.

H

ow many times have you wished
When owner Cholada
restaurant such as Shangri-
that Chinese restaurants would
“Nancy” Chan took over the
La, it never fails to amaze in
stay open later than they do? …
former Rikshaw Inn 21 years
some way … Whether it be
If you are like so many others, it is prob-
ago, it was to strip the entire
the service, food, clean decor
ably a lot.
place, including the kitchen,
or whatever, high plaudits
Here is one with hours that should
from wall-to-wall and prepare
are always given … 21 years
appeal to a big number … Seven days a
a true Hong Kong-style gour-
of mouthwatering delight …
week 11 a.m.-2 a.m. … The only Chinese
met Chinese cuisine … dining
And don’t forget to rub the
restaurant in Michigan open until 2 a.m.
items never before seen in this
Buddha’s belly for good luck
These are the hours at Shangri-La in
area.
when leaving.
Danny Raskin
West Bloomfield’s Orchard Mall, Orchard
That she and her staff have Senior Columnist
READER MINI REVIEW
Lake Road and 15 Mile … celebrating its
succeeded is far beyond ques-
…from Arnie and Beverly
21st anniversary this year … with full
tion.
Lantor … “We’re former
menu served at all hours.
A prime example might be the authen-
Detroiters now living in Boynton Beach,
Many people thought those late hours
tic Shangri-La style of plain, ordinary
Fla., and recently came across a new place
were for Dim Sum only … But one of
pea pods … One might say that there is
that just opened here, the Motor City
Michigan’s largest selection of Dim Sum
nothing to the preparation of pea pods,
Pizza & Deli on SW Eighth Street, north of
is served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 10 p.m.-2
yet their huge popularity at Shangri-La
Woolbright.
a.m. … The entire menu at Shangri-La is
became the tasty result of a highly suc-
“We discovered all the treats we’ve been
served continuously 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
cessful creation … Far and above any
sorely missing in South Florida. It now
Late hours have been attempted by
slight imagination … They are especially
reminds us so much about back home!
other restaurants many times throughout
popular among veggie lovers who thor-
“Delicious homemade beef barley soup
the years, but those without liquor have
oughly enjoy their delicate, but filling
with a full-flavored thickness, Greek salad
found it unsuccessful.
flavor … Such a delightful order of pea
with beets and loads of feta cheese, deep-
Most successful, with or without liquor,
pods the Shangri-La way tells so much in
dish pizzas like Buddy’s, loaded sand-
in some ways might be the Chinese, whose closed-eye dining satisfaction.
wiches with Sy Ginsberg corned beef and
menu items from various Asian regions
And there is the choice way of preparing pastrami on double-baked rye bread that
easily would be considered the most likely fresh shrimp with walnuts and broccoli,
were among the best we have ever eaten.
to appeal … And of these, Cantonese and
an exciting gourmet Chinese dish … Yes,
“Also terrific Coney hot dogs like those
Szechuan might probably top the list.
Shangri-La has molded a fine reputation
at American and Lafayette Coney Islands
But there are differences even in an
for upscale dining pleasure.
with real Detroit chili, classic Big Boy
Asian restaurant like
Emphasis is on gourmet
burgers, Sanders hot fudge and Carnegie
Shangri-La with Cantonese
Asian cuisine selections that
Deli cheesecake, Vernors and Faygo floats.
cuisine among its list of
maintain healthy diet offer-
“It is open seven days a week for break-
favorites … It follows
ings with careful maintenance fast, lunch and dinner and is just a small
many of the offerings of
and flavorful enjoyment.
place, only eight tables that will certainly
Cantonese-style dining, but
The magnificent array
fill up in a hurry once the Motown snow-
also numerous variations
from a large choice of Dim
birds came back this fall.
with heavy hints of authen-
Sum items are not equaled
“What a great find! What a wonderful
tic Hong Kong gourmet
anywhere in Michigan …
thrill.”
influences … barbecued
Delicious items that can rarely
MAIL DEPT. … “A week or so ago, I
Peking Duck, stir-fried pea-
be duplicated.
sent you a note that the Argonne Supper
pod leaves with minced gar-
Seems like no matter how
Club in Charlevoix had moved to the
lic sauce, sliced and whole
many times a person may
Charlevoix Country Club after being at its
Cholada “Nancy” Chan
fish choices, squab, etc.
go to a dependable Chinese
former location for 80 or 90 years. That

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move did not last long, because after it
settled in, a kitchen fire burned the whole
place down. Temporarily, the Argonne has
moved back to its old location” … Keith
Ogden.
(Charlevoix Courier newspaper tells of
the “major damage” fire at the country
club being built and that Argonne Supper
Club is again at the old address on Boyne
City Road.)
THE 2016 HUMANITARIAN award
by Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation’s
Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame will
be given to U.S. District Judge Gerald
Rosen … Tuesday, Sept. 27 … He is best
noted for his saving the Detroit Institute
of Arts and city of Detroit during the city’s
bankruptcy negotiations … Dinner will
be in the Handleman Hall of the Jewish
Community Center and awards and after-
glow in the Center’s Berman Center for the
Performing Arts … For children and adult
tickets, call Executive Director David Blatt,
(248) 592-9323.
OLDIE BUT GOODIE … Moishe is late
for a meeting and looking everywhere for
a parking space. In desperation, he turns
toward Heaven and says, “Lord, if you find
me a parking place, I promise to eat only
kosher, respect Shabbos and all holidays.”
Miraculously, a place opens up in front
of him. He turns his face again toward
Heaven and says, “Never mind, I just
found one!”
CONGRATS … To Lorrie Isenberg on
her birthday … To Mert Robbins on his
85th birthday … To Simone Vitale on his
birthday … To Rick Rogow on his birth-
day … To Sam Essick on his birthday …
To Janice Schwartz on her 60th birthday
…To Ken Maier on his birthday … To
Hecky Lazar on her birthday..

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

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