MARCH 4 • 2021 | 45

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t seemed like their first visit 
to the famous old landmark 
on Woodward and 10 Mile, 
Pleasant Ridge … And for cer-
tain, if youngsters were with the 
customers who came to Hedge’s 
Wigwam.
On the roof 
was a simulated 
giant wigwam … 
From 1927 until 
1967, this wig-
wam meant two 
things to the peo-
ple of Pleasant 
Ridge, Royal Oak, Birmingham 
and Bloomfield Hills.
To the residents, it meant 
they were home … To others, 
it certainly indicated to them 
some very good food for dinner.
The entrance to Hedge’s 
Wigwam was guarded by some 
of the sternest looking wooden 
Native Americans, similar to 
what you would see outside of a 
cigar store of yesteryear.

Many eyes were opened 
further … Especially those of 
youngsters there for the first 
time at the long, gleaming 
counter laden with food.
There were the famous chick-
en pies, roast prime ribs, a big 
pan of spaghetti, a pile of fish 
fillets, etc., plus a pot of mashed 
potatoes, crispy green salads, 
fruity salads and a lot of vegeta-
bles… Many youngsters would 
rush to the lavish section filled 
with pies, cakes, tarts and ice 
cream.
No fieldhand after hours 
of hard work in the fresh air 
possibly could have devoured 
the food many guys and gals 
would possibly gulp down … 
Everything was so tasty and 
wholesome.
The inside of Hedges was 
pretty much the same all year.
While attacking the heaping 
plate of food, there were lots 
of interesting things at which 

folks could look … The inside 
was finished in a rough-hewn 
log cabin type décor … The 
walls were hung with interesting 
Native American regalia and 
paraphernalia.
Few will forget its tables … 
They had scenes from early 
Indian life depicted right under 
the glass … There were leaves, 
moss and birchbark, and bright-
ly colored moths and butterflies 
… The chairs were hand-carved, 
just like in a pioneer’s cabin.
There was a gift shop … 
and you can be sure that if any 
of the kids were along, many 
parents bought him or her a 
birchbark canoe with “Hedge’s 
Wigwam” stamped on the side.
MARKOS GOULAS, new 
owner of Uptown Parthenon, 
is the nephew of Tom Goulas, 
who was erroneously named 
as owner in a previous column 
… Markos’ father, Athanasios 
Goulas, is Tom’s brother.

RESTAURANT 
PROSPECTIVE owners and 
managers need employees to 
run their businesses… It makes 
sense to treat them well so 
they’ll satisfy the customer … 
Good waitpersons often tell 
customers their names for a 
special, friendly touch … They 
take orders as soon as possible 
after giving diners time to study 
the menu … Some waitpersons 
have a sixth sense about proper 
timing and don’t keep asking for 
dining orders when customers 
are relaxing over a cocktail.
OLDIE BUT GOODIE … The 
beautiful waitress asked what he 
would like … She slaps him in 
the face and walks away boiling 
… A gent seated nearby starts 
laughing while telling him, “It’s 
quiche … not quickie!”
CONGRATS … To Leon 
Spitz on his 75th birthday. 

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

RASKIN
THE BEST OF EVERYTHING

Danny 
Raskin
Senior Columnist

Native American-themed Hedge’s Wigwam featured a cafeteria-style buffet.
A Yesteryear Fun Site with Dining for All

LEFT: A Royal Oak homeowner has anoth-
er of the statues. CENTER: Chief Pontiac 
is now at the Paint Creek Cider Mill. 
RIGHT: A statue now graces the Clarkston 
Union.

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