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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
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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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