APRIL 9 • 2020 | 45 the best of everything T he temporary edict of carry-out and take-out only for restaurants during the present health crisis has no bearing on at least one very popular eatery. That is because it has no seats anyway … and is strictly a take-out restaurant. Star Deli, 12 Mile, just west of Telegraph Road, Southfield, does not stand to lose any custom- ers who have made it one of America’ s leading such delica- tessens. Soon to celebrate its anni- versary, Sid Neuman will never forget coming from Poland and then Chicago almost 40 years ago to open that little 1,200 or more square-foot delicatessen with a small 600-square-foot kitchen … It ranks today, with his son and General Manager Harry Neuman, as one of the largest volume carry-out-only Jewish delis in America. Imagine that small take-out only deli selling more eats from white albacore tuna to a bevy of choice deli meats, salads, etc., than many much larger delica- tessens. When Sid bought Star Deli, its former owner was satisfied with only one refrigerated case and to sell only the bare basic foods of a Jewish carry-out-only delicatessen … Sid changed all that … His remodeling includ- ed more refrigerated cases, walk-in cooler and an unbe- lievable selection of tradition Jewish foods. Corned beef, salami, sand- wiches, chicken salad, dairy trays. smoked fish, kippered salmon, herring in wine or cream, etc. … Soups, blintzes, latkes, tongue, roast beef, … Its own seafood salad, potato salad, lox … etc. … Cole slaw, pasta salad, rice pud- ding, fruit salad, etc. … Where, you wonder, can he and Harry put everything! … Even cookies, candies, coffee cakes, rugelach, pies, cheeses, fat-free items, etc. … even trays … Unbelievable! Sid and Harry have surpassed their wildest dreams … That such a little site could become a huge carry-out-only giant! WHY, YOU ASK, is so much time spent on talking about neighboring restaurants? … Because neighborhood restau- rants have always held a special niche in the hearts of numer- ous people … Especially when talking about those eateries that can be depended upon to serve good quality food at low prices, clean atmosphere, good service and all-around pleasant relaxing comfort. Countless are family-owned, mom-and-pop operations, etc. … Plus many are owned by semi-retired chefs who have finally found the restaurant they have always longed for to show off their special dining wares … Where so much pleasure goes into every tasty spoonful of stress-free comfort. So many nostalgic good thoughts about the many neighborhood restaurants that throughout the years have made choice marks in many memories … Much too many to mention, of course … But oh, so wonder- ful pleasant reminiscences indeed … of such delightful places. OLDIE BUT GOODIE QUICKIES … “He gave up drinking for good. Said he did it for the wife and kidneys. ” … “He is serving a life sentence and writes a column for the prison newspaper. He calls it Here Today. Here Tomorrow. ” CONGRATS … To Martha Ruben on her birthday. Email Danny at dannyraskin2132@gmail.com. Danny Raskin Senior Columnist COURTESY OF STAR DELI Star Deli provides big choices despite its small size. The Little Deli That Does! Raskin Sid and Harry Neuman ANTONE, CASAGRANDE & ADWERS, P.C. www.antone.com or email at law@antone.com Representation in all areas of family and business immigration law. JUSTIN D. CASAGRANDE N. PETER ANTONE Ph: 248-406-4100 Fax: 248-406-4101 IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM Audi Sylvania 5570 Monroe St. | Sylvania, OH www.sylvaniaaudi.com • Loaners • DealerRater • Free Pickup & Delivery Kelley Blue Book KBB.com Best Buy Award Winner 2020 Audi Q5 45 Quattro Premium Special Lease $4 2 9mo* 36 mo. lease $3,974 due at signing Magna Society *Based on MSRP of $44,295 (including destination charges). $3,974 due at signing, plus taxes, title, options & dealer charges. $0 security deposit. For qualif ied customers who lease through AFS. Lessee responsible f or 25¢/mi. over 32,500 miles. Subject to credit approval. Expires 4/30/20. See Audi Sylvania f or complete details.