JANUARY 14 • 2021 | 45 A 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 MONUMENT CENTER INC. 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