nosh eats | drinks | sweets Wok In Cari Out A new take on (kosher) Chinese cuisine. W ABOVE: Chef Cari Herskovitz Rosenbloom and her husband, Yisroel Rosenbloom. TOP: Kosher customers can enjoy mouth-watering carryout Chinese food now in Southfield. years,” she says. hen Cari Herskovitz Since the opening of Wok In Cari Rosenbloom announced the Out, diners who keep kosher are able soft opening for Wok In Cari to indulge in their Chinese favorites, Out on Memorial Day, she was stunned by and some are tasting authentic Chinese the number of people who lined up to try cuisine for the first time. her latest creation. This seasoned chef and entrepreneur “They came in hard and they came in is happily taking a break from the fast,” she says. “We had to figure this out Allison Jacobs kitchen, selecting Cantonese American in a day, and we did.” Contributing Writer chefs to take the lead. She even designed Wok In Cari Out is the latest custom-built woks to ensure each dish development from Herskovitz is prepared at the ideal temperature. Rosenbloom, otherwise known as Chef In collaboration with her culinary Cari. Not only does she run a successful team, Herskovitz Rosenbloom created a menu catering business, she also established the first filled with traditional favorites like steaming kosher food truck in Michigan. wonton soup, chicken and vegetarian egg rolls, While Herskovitz Rosenbloom typically whips Lo Mein and General Tso’s chicken. up tasty Asian dishes for her catering business, The top contenders so far are anything crispy this time she is calling the shots at her brand- new Chinese carry-out restaurant in Southfield. and savory — the almond boneless chicken, sesame chicken and the crispy sesame beef Scanning the menu, you won’t find pork or are hugely popular. While placing an order for shellfish, and customers aren’t missing them crispy sesame beef over the phone, one customer one bit. Glatt kosher-certified chicken and beef shared it was “the best food he’s eaten in his are the main ingredients, in addition to local entire life.” produce. With a mashgiach (kosher supervisor) While Wok In Cari Out has her full attention, on site at all times, customers can feel at ease Herskovitz Rosenbloom’s eventual plan is to open ordering take-out for either lunch or dinner. a full-service restaurant. For now, she’s basking in Since Herskovitz Rosenbloom keeps kosher, the positive feedback from customers. she has a full appreciation for the Jewish “We’re happy to be the ones to offer this,” she community’s excitement about this new venture. says. “We’re doing it for the community.”• “I haven’t had real Chinese food in over 15 10% OFF TOTAL BILL Excludes tax, tip and beverages. With this ad. Banquet Services not included. Dine in or Carry out. Expires 8/2/18 The Brass Pointe Food & Spirits /RCHARD ,AKE 2D .% CORNER OF -ILE s /PEN $AYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH DINNER 40 July 5 • 2018 jn Wok In Cari Out 15600 W. 10 Mile Road Southfield (248) 770-3899 www.wokincariout.com Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-8 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-9 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday: 3-8 p.m. 15% OFF TOTAL FOOD BILL UP TO $30.00 Expires 7/31/18 #ROOKS 2D .ORTH OF ,ONG ,AKE 2D 4ROY -) s 0QFOEBZTBXFFLGPSMVODIBOEEJOOFS 4BUBOE4VOEJOOFSPOMZtPrivate room available for up to 85 people