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neighborhood dining legend is 
recalled by many who remem-
ber favorite visits they had to 
Larco’s Inn on West McNichols (6 Mile) 
just west of Livernois, Detroit.
Owned and operated by three broth-
ers, Pete, Nick and Mike Larco, it 
opened in the 1960s and is still talked 
about … Pete and Mike 
used to work as waiters at 
another Italian restaurant, 
and Mike was a tool and 
die maker … Pete headed 
the kitchen, Nick did the 
butchering in its basement 
area, and Mike was boss of 
the bar … The three made 
a fine combination that received many 
accolades.
Numerous celebrities from the world of 
sports and theater as well as local person-
alities were regular patrons.
Biggest seller at Larco’s Inn was the 
steak filet with a super special steak sauce 
for which folks drove miles … Both pick-
erel and whitefish were also prepared 
with much regularity.
The food at Larco’s was almost always 
accompanied by its own hearty mine-
strone soup, a huge full-bodied favorite 
… made without cream and chock full 
of vegetables … And, those who had it 

would thoroughly enjoy the 
luscious Larco’s antipasto of 
tri-colored peppers, olives 
cured by them, imported 
salami, imported cheese 
and a large shrimp cocktail.
A wonderful, simple but 
huge menu was a Larco’s standard … 
with veal dishes they loved … Colombo, 
Filetto, Marsala, Parmigiana, Siciliano 
and Tosca … For those who couldn’t 
make up their minds, Larco’s had one 
with a combination of Colombo, Picatta, 
Marsala and Siciliano. 
If it was steak you wanted, I think 
Larco’s had a menu with about eight or 
nine selections … served with a favorite 
sauce made by them.
I remember people talking about the 
dinner they were going to have at Larco’s 
… and of its Shrimp Larco appetizer 
that Pete used to make, lightly breaded 

and sautéed with a garlic-lemon Chablis 
sauce … And of the focaccia bread made 
at Larco’s with dried tomatoes and herbs 
… It even grew its own basil … And if 
the dishwasher didn’t show up, one of the 
three gents would take over that chore.
The name Larco’s is a time-honored 
one to be sure … Many have tried to 
follow its very fine reputation … So well 
deserved. 
OLDIE BUT GOODIE … Dog owner 
wrote to a small hotel on his vacation … 
“I would like to bring my dog. He is well-
groomed and well-behaved. May I bring 
him to keep in our room at night?”
An immediate reply came from the 
hotel owner, “Sir, I’ve been operating this 
hotel for many years. I have never had a 
dog steal towels, silverware or pictures 
off the wall or use them as a coloring 
book. I’ve never had to evict a dog in the 
middle of the night for being drunk and 
disorderly. And I have never had a dog 
run out on a hotel bill. Yes, your dog is 
welcome. And if your dog will vouch for 
you, you are welcome to stay here, too.”
CONGRATS … To Heidi Martin on 
her birthday … To Ed and Suzie Radner 
on their anniversary. 

Danny’s email address is 
dannyraskin2132@gmail.com.

RASKIN
THE BEST OF EVERYTHING

Danny Raskin
Senior Columnist

Memory Lane: 
Larco’s

EBAY

would thoroughly enjoy the 
luscious Larco’s antipasto of 
tri-colored peppers, olives 

cured by them, imported 

and a large shrimp cocktail.

huge menu was a Larco’s standard … 

EBAY

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