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Master Chef Milos to cook at Golden Mushroom night at Steven Lelli’s Inn on the Green.

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hat a fine way to help celebrate
became the founder and first
copy of Master Chef Milos
a restaurant’s own successful
president of the Michigan Chefs
Cihelka’s 2015 book, Cooking
sixth anniversary … It’s like a
de Cuisine … And, in 1981,
Wild Game and Fish With Chef
present to the many folks who will attend
received his Certified Master Chef
Milos, that also includes other
the evening of Monday, Dec. 5.
high distinction by the American
recipes — not just wild game)
The occasion will honor the onetime
Culinary Federation, recognized
… Extra books personally
exalted existence of one of many people’s
by the federal government …
signed by Master Chef Milos
favorite upscale eateries of years gone by as
Prior to that he had been a mem-
will likewise be available for
Steven Lelli’s Inn on the Green, 12 Mile, just ber of the U.S. National Culinary
$50 each.
west of Halsted, Farmington Hills, honors
Olympics Team, winning two
Reservations are already
Danny Raskin
“A Night at the Golden Mushroom.”
gold medals, and later was coach-
being taken for “A Night at the
Senior Columnist
Steven Lelli’s owner Mark Zarkin had
manager of the first Michigan
Golden Mushroom” Monday,
always dreamed of someday owning a fine
Culinary Team that won top hon-
Dec. 5, 7 p.m. at Steven Lelli’s
dining restaurant like the great Golden
ors in Vancouver and Singapore in prepara- Inn on the Green … (248) 994-1111.
Mushroom of glorious yesteryears.
tion for that year’s Culinary Olympics.
7-DAY GRAND PRIZE WINNERS of a
And when anyone would ask what his
Master Chef Milos has been seen on
free pizza for a year, any size, small, medi-
favorite dish there was, Mark would invari-
many television programs and taught
um, large or extra-large, round or square
ably answer, “Anything made by Chef Milos numerous cooking classes for more than 20 and complete choice of any and all available
was my favorite!” … No furtherance of
years … His 50 years of cooking experience toppings on the second anniversary cel-
that dream-come-true with an honoring
is well documented with much acclaim.
ebration of Crispelli’s Bakery and Pizzeria,
of the “Mushroom” would be complete
The excellent menu selection of the eve-
West Bloomfield were … West Bloomfield
without the appearance of the gentleman
ning will be personally prepared by Master
customers Robin Sparage, Ma Song, Meryl
who helped make it legendary. … Monday,
Chef Milos, Michigan’s first certified master Lopatin, Robyn Heicklen, Lori Jones,
Dec. 5, 7 p.m., “A Night at the Golden
chef of worldwide recognition, and Steven
Suzanna Roosdiama and Margie Santacrea
Mushroom” at Steven Lelli’s Inn on the
Lelli’s executive chef, former Lark Executive … All other customers that week at the
Green will include the presence of one of
Chef John Somerville … It will include an
Crispelli’s on Orchard Lake Road, between
America’s greatest culinary stars, renowned
appetizer of swirl of smoked salmon and
14 and 15 Mile, received gifts of goodies like
Certified Master Chef Milos Cihelka, whose king crab with Louis Sauce, Chef Milos’
salads, cannolis etc..
17 years at the Golden Mushroom will
noted Cream of Mushroom soup, salad of
DINING DEAL DEPT. … Four lamb
always be remembered.
bibb, endive, watercress and lime dressing,
chops … $7.95 … Includes soup or salad,
In 1976, Milos was lured away from
lemon ice palate pleaser, main entree choic- potato, vegetable and breadbasket … 10
the prestigious original
es of one-third roast
days only, Thursday, Nov. 10, through
London Chop House
duck in natural juice
Saturday, Nov. 19 … No coupons … Siegel’s
by Golden Mushroom
with braised cabbage
Deli, West Maple, just west of Haggerty,
owner, Reid Ashton,
and potato pancake, ten- Commerce Township.
to become his partner
derloin roast, Dover sole
READER MINI REVIEW … from Jerry
and executive chef …
murat, dessert selections Naftaly, former mayor of Oak Park … “For
and remained at Golden
of chocolate orange torte years, several current and former Oak Park
Mushroom until his
and chocolate truffles.
zoning board members and myself have
restaurant retirement in
Price for “A Night at
met monthly for lunch and conversation
1993.
the Golden Mushroom”
at Alia’s Family Dining on Greenfield Road
His cooking prowess
at Steven Lelli’s on the
and 11 Mile, Southfield. Organized by chair-
was already noted in
Green will be $198 per
man, Lou Landau, the group also includes
Chef Milos Cihelka and Mark
1972 when Executive
person (all couples will
former councilman Emile Duplessis, Jim
Zarkin
Chef Milos Cihelka
also receive free one
Huston and Kevin Rulkowski. Don Cohen,

Sam Ray and Bud Felton also attend when
able.
“My recent meal included a very tasty
broiled whitefish, lightly seasoned with
mixed vegetables. Lou and Kevin each
enjoyed the specials of cream of broc-
coli soup and a very large, hot and tasty
chicken pot pie. Emile always orders the
clam chowder and half a grilled cheese and
ham sandwich because he loves it so much.
Jim enjoyed Alia’s cod fish and chips that
he says were crispy on the outside, tender
and moist inside. We all shared fresh falafel
and hummus. Our salads included house
Apolinia dressings that are gluten-free and
all-natural. The portions were large and
priced reasonably.”
OLDIE BUT GOODIE … After a day
of fishing, Moishe is walking from the pier
carrying two rare fish in a bucket. He is
approached by the game warden who asks
him for his fishing license. Moishe says to
the warden, “I didn’t catch these fish. They
are my pets. Every day I come down to the
water and whistle, and these fish jump out.
I take them for a swim and return them at
the end of the day.”
The game warden, not believing him,
reminds Moishe that it is illegal to fish with-
out a license, and a heavy fine is given for
illegally fishing rare fish.
Moishe turns to the warden and says,
“If you don’t believe me, then watch,” as he
throws the fish back into the water.
The game warden says, “Now whistle to
your fish and show me that they will come
out of the water.”
Moishe turns to the warden and says,
“What fish?”
CONGRATS TO … Jay Parr on his birth-
day … To Mariana Yonova on her birthday
… To Jeff Metzger on his birthday..

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

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