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Best of Michigan
December 2013
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PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER
Arthur M. Horwitz
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
F. Kevin Browett
MANAGING EDITOR
Jackie Headapohl
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Deborah Schultz
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Keri Guten Cohen
COPY EDITOR
David Sachs
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Lynne Konstantin, Carolyn Krieger-Cohen,
Shannon Mackie, Allan Nahajewski
Antonio’s Cucina Italiana | Page 46
SALES DIRECTOR
Keith Farber
Features
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES
Wendy Flusty, Annette Kizy, Melissa Litvin,
Ilene Lubin, Heidi Martin, Rick Nessel
4
Advance Plumbing
SALES ASSISTANT
Lisa Wren
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Steven Lelli’s Inn on the Green
CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR
Zena Hosley
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AOMestatesales.com
PRODUCTION BY FARAGO
Uncovering hidden treasures
MANAGER
Scott Drzewiecki
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Annette Benson
DESIGNER
Deborah Schultz
Put together a spa of your own.
Readers’ choice for best Italian restaurant
Readers’ choice for best family law firm.
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Best Professional Services
23
Best Shopping
28
Best Venues
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Best Restaurants
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Library Sports Pub and Grill
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Antonio’s Cucina Italiana
Family recipes prepared the old-fashioned way.
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Bath and Spa | Advance Plumbing
A Spa Of Your Own
Advance Plumbing can help create a spa-like oasis in your own home.
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Lynne Konstantin { Contributing Writer
rave the relaxing serenity of a spa getaway or the quick fix of an invigorating steam room?
No need to book a trip for a blissfully
therapeutic retreat — you can just head
to Advance Plumbing and Heating Supply
Company to create a spa-like atmosphere in
your own home. And it doesn’t have to be as
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With locations in Detroit and Walled Lake,
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No longer just a means to a soak and a
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Restaurant | Steven Lelli’s Inn on the Green
Steven Lelli’s Inn
on the Green
Readers’ choice for best Italian restaurant.
Allan Nahajewski { Contributing Writer
Which menu items
are the favorites at
Lelli’s? “All of our veal
dishes are wonderful,”
Zarkin says. “Our most
famous menu item is
the Chateaubriand.
Probably our most
popular steak dishes
are the dinner cut and
extra cut filet served
with the Lelli’s doublebaked mashed potatoes
and vegetable. Our
spaghetti Bolognese
sauce is made from 100
percent ground prime
filet mignon — no pork
at all. And our famous
Lelli’s minestrone is 100
percent vegetarian.”
House specialties
include eggplant parmigiana, provimi calves liver, medallions of prime
tenderloin Siciliano and
sliced tenderloin sherry.
All dinners include salad
or minestrone, potato
and vegetable. Full sixcourse meals include an antipasto tray, salad,
minestrone, spaghetti Bolognese, potato,
vegetable and spumoni or lemon ice.
The restaurant has 59 employees. Its
veranda on the Copper Creek Golf Course is a
popular spot for summer parties.
What separates Lelli’s from its competitors? “Besides our food and our heritage, at
Lelli’s there is an owner-operator on site all
the time to take care of our customers’ needs
and wants,” Zarkin says. “We’re here to keep
people happy.” ■
Photos by Jerry Zolynsky
“G
reat food, great service, clean and
beautiful.”
“Wow! From start to finish, it
was first-class.”
“Great, romantic atmosphere. Can’t wait to
go back.”
“An original Detroit gem lives on!”
Those are a few of the comments from
guests at Steven Lelli’s Inn on the Green in
Farmington Hills. It’s no wonder that Jewish
News readers selected it as the area’s best
Italian restaurant.
Yes, it’s from the same heritage as the
legendary Lelli’s on Woodward at Bethune in
Detroit, which was founded by Nerio and Irene
Lelli in 1939 and served the finest Italian food
for six decades before being destroyed by a
fire in 2000. Grandson Steven Lelli and ownerpartner Mark Zarkin opened their restaurant
three years ago at the Copper Creek Golf
Course on 12 Mile Road west of Halsted, carrying on the traditions of the original.
“We’re attempting to follow faithfully
Steve’s grandparents’ recipes and menus
and revive an old style of dining,” Zarkin says.
“Everything’s made from scratch — our soups,
sauces, pastas, dressings. It’s really made the
good old-fashioned way.”
Zarkin and Lelli have been friends since
childhood. “I grew up in Oak Park. Lelli’s
was our family’s favorite restaurant,” Zarkin
recalls. “During the holidays, I would help out
in the kitchen sometimes.” His early start in
the restaurant business also included peeling
potatoes at age 6 for Bloom’s Kosher Catering,
owned by his aunt Shirley.
The early hands-on experience has paid off.
“I know the complete Lelli’s history and the
recipes. I taste the sauces, soups and dressings every day to make sure they’re perfectly
prepared,” Zarkin says.
That includes the famous zip sauce invented
decades ago by Nerio Lelli. “It’s often imitated,
but never duplicated,” says Zarkin. “It’s really a
wonderful sauce for a fine piece of meat.”
The chef at Lelli’s worked at the original
location, and some of the servers have worked
at Lelli’s for more than 30 years.
“We’re just steady as she goes,” Zarkin
says. “We’ve been around a long time.
Mark Zarkin
We’re consistent. It’s a beautiful
place to dine, and we really are
a mom-and-pop operation. My
family is here all the time to take
care of our guests.”
The clientele at Lelli’s spans
the generations. “Grandparents
are teaching their grandkids
about Lelli’s, telling them how
they used to eat at the restaurant Downtown all the time,”
says Zarkin. “A lot of customers have told me
they got engaged at Lelli’s.
“Recently, a woman in her 90s came in
and brought us an original powder blue Lelli’s
menu — the only one we’ve seen that doesn’t
say ‘since 1939’. Her nephew came in from out
of town, and she asked him to bring her here
for dinner.”
Lelli’s Inn on the Green has a main dining
room that seats 150 and expands into a
lower-level dining room for 70. A terrace and a
veranda each seat another 100 people. The facility is available for parties of all types. There
is no room charge for special events. On-site
and home catering is also available.
“For the first time in our history, we will be
open Christmas Day to give the Jewish community an alternative from the norm,” says
Zarkin. “That’s one of the benefits of having a
Jewish owner.”
Lelli’s Inn on the Green is open for lunch from
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.
Dinner hours are 3-10 p.m. Tuesdays through
Thursdays, 4-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
and 4-9 p.m. Sundays. For reservations, call
(248) 994-1111. Information is available at
www.lellisinn.com.
Steven
On the Green
Where Food is King
We welcome you home
Mia casa e sua Casa
Your Hosts, Mark Zarkin & Steven Lelli
27925 Golf Pointe Boulevard
(12 Mile just west of Halsted)
Farmington Hills
At Copper Creek Golf Course
Lelli's on the Green will be open on
Mondays in the month of December 2013
Hours:
Mon: closed
Tues-Thurs: 11am - 10pm
Fri: 11am-11pm
Sat: 4pm - 11pm
Reservations Accepted
248-994-1111
www.lellisinn.com
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Antiques | AOMestatesales.com
Uncovering
Hidden Treasures
Shannon Mackie { Contributing Writer
R
Cohen recently fielded a call from an art
obin Cohen’s loyal clients often rave
collector in Amsterdam who wanted to buy
about the revenue she was able to
some paintings that were part of a client’s
achieve for them. After all, many
sale. Cohen managed the sale of the paintpeople significantly underestimate the value
ings and even shipped them to Amsterdam.
of estate sales.
She also advertises upcoming sales to her
Cohen, the owner of
network of thousands of loyal customers and
AOMestate sales.com, knows people often
place estate sales on the same level as garage on www.
estatesales.net.
sales. But she also knows that estate sale
Cohen is the former
items can bring in top prices —
owner of Antiques on
usually more than they would
Main, a Royal Oak antique
earn at auction.
store that she closed in
With more than 20 years of
order to focus solely on
experience as an estate sales
estate sales. Her current
planner and antiques dealer,
team consists of many
Cohen knows just how to get
former Antiques on Main
top dollar for her clients. Many
employees, who are also
factors influence the success of
well-versed in antiques,
an estate sale, including pricing,
art and collections.
presentation and advertising.
With almost 60
As a professional antiques
estate sales last year,
dealer and long-time collector,
AOMestatesales.com is
Cohen has become an expert on
undoubtedly a successful
pricing merchandise perfectly.
company.
“My clients usually wind up
Set of three Karl Appel
Although some of Cohen’s
with more money in sales than
lithographs
clients fit the estate sale image
they ever expected,” she said.
— those who are settling the
“They wind up further ahead
estate of a recently passed family
because we work hard to get
member — many are also simply
them the best price.”
downsizing. She often works
Staging, or presentation, is
such an important part of a sucwith individuals and couples who
cessful estate sale that Cohen
are moving permanently into an
and her team spend the entire
existing second home and have
week before the sale prepardecided to sell the first house and
ing. They spend hours staging,
all its contents.
cleaning, polishing silver and
As a former art and design
touching up furniture.
student whose own house is filled
“We make sure the place
with art deco and mid-century
Tiffany lamp
looks fabulous; we’re very
pieces, Cohen has clearly found
diligent because it makes a
her career calling.
difference in how much gets sold and at what
“I love everything about it,” she said. “I’ve
price,” she said. “And, we want the photos of
met so many wonderful people who have
the house to be outstanding because that’s
become my friends, and I’ve heard many
what brings people to the sale.”
fascinating stories. It’s gratifying to hear my
Photos are vital to attracting a large audicustomers tell me we’ve done our job well.”
ence, but so are other forms of advertising.
Cohen and her husband live in Bloomfield
Cohen advertises her clients’ sales on her
Township. They attend Temple Shir Shalom in
website, AOMestatesales.com, which is
West Bloomfield Township. Read more about
visited by collectors from all over the world.
AOMestatesales.com at its website. ■
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,
Choosing an Estate Sale Company
• Inquire about a company’s knowledge,
background and insurance. Remember
— don’t choose a company based only
on its commission rate.
• Visit some of the company’s sales
unannounced — take note of the
sale’s attendance, the staffing and the
condition of the house. Are all items
clean and priced? Is there adequate
staff to provide proper assistance and
security? Are they friendly, courteous
and helpful?
• Talk with some of the company’s
staff — learn more about their
qualifications and expertise.
• Interview some customers about their
experiences.
• Ask for and check references!
Testimonials
“I have to compliment you on the
outstanding job you did for my parents’
estate sale. Your professionalism was
obvious from the minute you came to
the house to evaluate their belongings.
I had interviewed other companies and
no one knew the value of items like you
did.”
— Sheryl
“I wanted to compliment you and your
staff on the estate sales you hosted in
Novi and Northville this past weekend.
It was a pleasure to shop for treasures
in such beautiful homes. The sales were
well organized and the staff was efficient
and cordial.”
— SR
“We want to thank you for the extraordinary job you did with our estate sale.
From the initial consultation to the final
clean-up, you were courteous, professional, patient, and incredibly successful.
Thank you again and again.”
— L and RG
Meet
Robin
and her
team!
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It’s not what we do, but how we do it that makes the difference!
Call Robin Cohen
(248) 705-9665
E-mail- [email protected]
www.AOMestatesales.com
JN readers name Dr. Andrea Nakisher
Best Orthodontist! Since 1997,
Dr. Andrea Nakisher has been serving the
Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield and surrounding
areas as the “neighborhood” orthodontist.
“I get to know my patients outside of my practice. My kids go to school,
play sports and hang out with many of my patients. I feel invested in them
as individuals and am thrilled when the treatment my practice provides is
so gratifying for patients and their families.”
“Everyone from the front desk staff to the orthodontic assistants are always so helpful and compassionate.”
In a time when dental franchises
are popping up all over, and the
personal touch is taken out of the
equation, it’s especially nice for
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Recently, the mother of a
young patient commented, “The
team at Nakisher Orthodontics is
unbelievable. They are professional
and friendly. The service is great.
Plus, you can make yourself a hot
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there to assist at each phase, it is
Dr. Nakisher who meets with each
patient at every visit whether it is to
assess, apply or adjust the braces.
Originally from Chicago, Nakisher
completed her undergraduate
studies at the University of Iowa;
she received her dental degree in
1994 from the University of Illinois,
College of Dentistry and graduated
from the Orthodontic Specialty
program in 1997, where she earned
a master in oral sciences.
Choosing an orthodontist,
however, goes beyond credentials.
It is “critical to keep up with
advancements in treatment
options,” says Nakisher. “Our
practice uses cutting-edge
technology and techniques so
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(which translates to better oral
hygiene) as a result of the smaller,
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Because no two smiles are alike,
Dr. Nakisher creates custom
treatment plans for each patient,
following a thorough review of digital
radiographs, photographs, molds
and health history. Once braces
are applied, progress is monitored
regularly over the course of
treatment. This ongoing attention
to each individual is what you can
expect as a patient at Nakisher
Orthodontics.
“After meeting with Dr. Nakisher, we were confident that our daughter
would receive the best care.”
To schedule a consultation
with Dr. Andrea Nakisher
call 248-855-4142.
Visit our website:
nakisherorthodontics.com
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Exceeding Expectations,
Every Time.
The contemporary office space is inviting, warm and welcoming.
Family Law| Annette Benson
Unwavering Conviction,
Unparalleled Outcomes for Clients:
Annette Benson of Benson Family Law earns “Best”
designation by securing desired results in every case.
Carolyn Krieger-Cohen { Contributing Writer
A
nnette Benson is often described
by her clients, opposing counsel,
mediators and judges alike as
relentless, assertive, driven, exceedingly
prepared, even a pit bull in high heels.
These monikers suit the petite,
powerhouse founder of Benson Family Law
in Bingham Farms just fine. It is her wellknown passion for securing the best outcome
in each case, her well-honed negotiating
skills, and the strong bonds she develops
with her clients that have earned Benson the
distinction of being voted Best Family Law
Attorney by Jewish News readers who shared
their accolades.
“Your dedication and relentless pursuit to
protect my children and get me custody is
a gift I will never forget,” said Michael, one
grateful client.
“Over the last three years, you have
become part of my life. You helped me regain
my sanity and focus, and no man will ever
have control over me again,” shared client
Beth.
For Benson, practicing family law is a
calling rather than a job, and one which
beckoned early on. “I always wanted to be
a lawyer; there was never any other career
path for me,” she explained.
Benson’s clients are often immersed in
the most stressful situations they have ever
encountered in their personal or professional
lives, such as divorce, custody battles, postjudgment issues and domestic violence
scenarios. They find in Benson a tireless,
trusted, fearless advocate who is never
intimidated in the courtroom.
The child of Jewish immigrant parents and
a Michigan native, Benson was raised with a
strong work ethic and a focus on education
and independence. Her parents taught her
that achieving success required the “sechel”
to outsmart others, which has served Benson
and her clients well.
While clerking for a Wayne County
judge during law school, Benson gained an
invaluable, behind-the-scenes perspective
on the legal system as well as intimate
knowledge of how to best present cases
in court. She later worked for a prominent
12 | JN Best Of Michigan • December 2013
family law attorney, and her career path was
for me in one day then my first attorney did
sealed.
in months.” This doesn’t come as surprising
“I love the personal relationship aspects
news to Benson, who often receives similar
of the job, the chance to dive in deep and
feedback from clients.
get a full understanding of both parties’
“I am completely vested in my clients,”
personalities,” explained Benson. “After
said Benson. “We fully educate them about
almost 20 years practicing exclusively in
the legal process at every juncture so they
family law, I am convinced that knowing
understand their options, and we discuss
everything about our clients and their
strategies together. When clients are
spouses helps us develop the best approach
informed and involved in their case, they
to take and leads to the
become empowered and are
outstanding outcomes we
able to play an integral role in
achieve every day.”
the decisions that will impact
Putting the children
their lives.”
Benson, an avid marathon
first is always Benson’s
runner, maintains relationships
top priority. She is hugely
with her clients over the long
selective about the clients
run as well.
her firm chooses to
“Our job does not end with
represent.
the entry of a final judgment,”
“I can’t represent
Benson said. “Our clients know
someone I don’t believe in,
that beyond the legal aspects
or who wants something
of their case, we believe in
that I don’t believe is best
them and have their backs.
for the family,” she said. “I
Regaining their self-esteem,
am passionate about doing
self-respect and feeling
the right thing to ensure
validated are all important
children end up in the right
parts of the legal as well as
environment.”
the emotional process they
She has been married
are undergoing. We work in
to Mitchell Benson for 20
Annette J. Benson, PC
conjunction with financial
years. They are parents
Benson Family Law
planners to assist our clients in
of son Jonah, 16, and
30800 Telegraph Road
securing their financial future.
daughter Lia, 13, and are
Suite 2720
We look ahead to ensure that
members of Temple Israel
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
they have direction, security,
in West Bloomfield.
family stability and the
In 2002, Benson Family
(248) 646-2600
confidence to move forward in
Law opened its doors.
bensonfamilylaw.com
the next chapter of their lives.”
Benson and her team
Knowing the law is one
collaborate closely with
thing. Knowing how to
one another, the firm’s
interpret the law to benefit clients’ needs,
clients and with skilled experts such as
goals and lives is what sets Benson Family
forensic accountants, business valuators and
Law apart from other firms.
child psychologists. She possesses strong
“Satisfied clients are always our goal, but
relationships with judges, referees, and
believe it or not, we get numerous referrals
other attorneys, earning their respect and
from our clients’ former spouses,” said
admiration based on her exemplary work
Benson. “That’s when I know we have made
ethic, attention to detail and knowledge of
a positive impact on the lives of everyone on
the legal system.
Ralph, one of Benson’s clients, summed up
both sides of the legal table.” ■
his feelings about her this way. “You did more
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The best places in Michigan selected
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Best Health Club
Franklin Athletic Club
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PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
Best Salon
Maalouf Salon
387 S. Old Woodward Ave.
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 647-1111
www.maaloufbeauty.com
Honorable Mensch-ion
6 Salon
Birmingham, (248) 282-5600
Royal Oak, (248) 398-1586
www.sixsalon.com
Mario Max
4297 Orchard Lake Road
Orchard Lake Village, MI 48323
(248) 855-5055
www.mariomaxsalon.com
Style the Salon
West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
(248) 626-7467
Royal Oak Nails
208 W. Sixth St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-1209
Best Manicure/Pedicure
Maalouf Salon
(248) 647-1111
www.maaloufbeauty.com
Lincoln Barber Shop
26090 Greenfield Road
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-9866
Best Dog Groomer
Best Barber
Franco Columbo’s
6628 Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 626-9717
Premier Pet Supply
31215 Southfield Road
Beverly Hills, MI 48025
(248) 647-4310
www.premierpetsupply.com
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Best Dog Groomer
Premier Pet Supply
Franklin Athletic Club
29350 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 352-8000
www.franklinclub.com
Krystyna’s European Spa
31815 Southfield Road, Suite 32
(248) 540-0600
www.krystynaseuropeanspa.com
Alisa Peskin-Shepherd
Alisa A Peskin-Shepherd PLLC
40900 Woodward Ave., Suite 111
(248) 290-0560
www.familylawofmichigan.com
Margot’s European Day Spa
100 Townsend St.
(248) 642-3770
www.margots.com
Best Health Club
Jewish Community Center
6600 W. Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 661-1000
www.jccdet.org
Best Divorce Lawyer
Best Spa
Spa Mariana
909 Haynes St.
(248) 792-2050
www.spamariana.com
Annette Benson
Annette J. Benson and Associates, PC
30800 Telegraph Road, Suite 2720
(248) 646-2600
www.bensonfamilylaw.com
Best Business Lawyer
Michael Dorfman
33493 W. 14 Mile Road, suite 100
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
(248) 629-0880
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Best Bank
Chase
Various locations.
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Comerica
Various locations.
www.comerica.com
Best Financial Planner
Telemus Capital Partners
2 Towne Square
(248) 827-1800
www.telemuscapital.com
Jerome Kanter
Kanter Associates
24800 Denso Drive, Suite 140
(248) 357-2424
www.kanterassociates.com
Paul Housey
Snook Housey Advisors
2150 Butterfield Drive
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 458-1100
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35558 Grand River Ave.
248.615.1900
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24273 Middlebelt
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6215 Orchard Lake Rd.
W. Bloomfield, MI 48322
248.539.5900
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43259 Woodward Ave.
248.858.5800
La Marsa/Waterford
4240 Pontiac Lake Rd.
Waterford, MI 48328
248.674.3100
La Marsa/Brighton
543 W. Grand River
Brighton, MI 48116
810.227.0600
La Marsa/Ann Arbor
301 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
634.622.0200
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3729 Rochester Rd.
Troy, MI 48083
248.524.0300
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1219 E. 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
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Best Orthodontist
Dr. Andrea Nakisher
See listing below
Jay Kalisky
Robinson, Pietras, Kalisky & Co., P.C.
30201 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 150
(248) 538-5590
www.rpkpc.com
Best Optical Shop
Roland Optics
6523 Telegraph Road
(248) 593-9955
www.rolandoptics.com
See Eyewear
Various locations.
www.seeeyewear.com
Shades Optical
193 W. Maple Road
(248) 645-0075
www.shadesoptical.com
Best Family Doctor
Dr. Scott Lewis
(248) 355-0880
Dr. Ronald Pelavin
(248) 358-2310
Best Dentist
Dr. Mark Birnholtz
32931 Middlebelt Road, Suite 612
(248) 626-9915
www.drmarkbirnholtzdds.com
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Vicky Solway
5793 W. Maple Road
(248) 539-7726
Dr. Jeffrey Lipton
(248) 645-6363
Dr. Martin Levinson
(248) 642-5437
Best Orthodontist
Dr. Andrea Nakisher
31800 Northwestern Highway, Suite 360
(248) 855-4142
www.nakisherorthodontics.com
Dr. Rebecca Rubin
Lash Rubin Orthodontists
(248) 851-7272
www.lashrubinorthodontics.com
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Best Lingerie
Bra-vo Intimates
Best Chiropractic
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1173 S. Adams Road
(248) 644-9495
www.bchiro.com
Levine Clinic of Chiropractic
(248) 855-2666
www.levineclinic.com
Best Car Dealer
Suburban Collection
1810 Maplelawn Drive
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 731-3378
www.suburbancollection.com
Best Car Repair
Mufflers and More
490 N. Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI 48390
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Andrea Solomon
(248) 626-3421
www.andreasolomon.com
Dee Dee Hoffman
(248) 855-6582
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(248) 624-5577
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Best Photographer
Enchanted Photography
by Marla Michelle Must
(248) 910-0555
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SHOPPING
Best Antiques
Antiques on Main
(248) 705-9665
www.aomestatesales.com
Judy Frankel Antiques
2830 W. Maple Road
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 649-4399
www.judyfrankelantiques.com
Best Furniture Store
Check out Star Lanes at
Emagine Royal Oak
A great place for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
Hannukah party, corporate event,
or just a fun night out!
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special events please email
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Gorman’s Furniture
Various locations.
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Entertainment | Emagine Theater
Readers’ choice for best
movie theater.
‘‘W
e strive to give you the
best movie-going experience possible,” said
Ruth Daniels, senior vice
president of advertising, sales and marketing for Emagine Entertainment. “That’s the
key to our success.”
That philosophy is working. Jewish News
readers have selected Emagine as the
area’s best movie theater.
“We’re delighted to be recognized by the
readers of the Jewish News,” said Daniels.
“We’ve hosted events for several Jewish
organizations, and this honor reaffirms that
our theaters are continuing to deliver on
our promise.”
Awards are nothing new for Emagine
Theatres, which previously have been
recognized as the best by the Detroit Free
Press, Detroit News, Observer and Eccentric
Newspapers, Metro Times, Real Detroit,
Hour Magazine and WDIV.
Emagine theaters can be found in Royal
Oak, Novi, Canton, Rochester Hills, Woodhaven, Clio and Birch Run. In total, these
theaters have 80 screens, accommodating
more than 15,000 moviegoers in auditoriums of 90 to 450 seats.
Setting The Standard
Technology and luxury are Emagine’s trademarks.
Emagine was first theater chain in the
industry to convert to 100 percent digital
projection. In 1997, Emagine’s Cinema Hollywood in Birch Run was the first theater in
Michigan to open with all stadium seating.
At most Emagine locations, luxury sections in some auditoriums include reserved
Emagine
seating and other upscale amenities, such as
valet parking.
Emagine Royal Oak includes boutique
bowling and a banquet center.
All Emagine Theatres offer adult patrons
the option of enjoying their favorite cocktail,
beer or wine. A two-drink maximum is
strictly enforced.
Emagine auditoriums are equipped with
low-light surveillance cameras as a security
measure.
The quest to provide the best movie-going experience led to the creation in 2012 of
“The Emagine Entertainment Experience,”
also known as E3. E3 premium large-format
auditoriums in the Royal Oak, Canton and
Novi locations feature enormous floor-toceiling screens, outstanding digital sound
and picture quality, ultra-comfortable seats
and exquisite decor.
With the movie industry moving to an
early release schedule for large-format
theaters, Emagine took the initiative to set a
new standard.
“We studied other premium large-format
auditoriums and designed our own,” said
David Zylstra, vice president of technology
for Emagine Entertainment. “We enlarged
the screens to be floor-to-ceiling, and we
are still able to qualify for Xbrite 3D files,
which are three times brighter than regular
3D. The audio systems were put on steroids
with 7.1 surround sound, tri-amplified stage
channels and thunderous sub-bass. We kept
our best-in-class projectors for the highestquality digital projection.”
A year ago, Dolby Atmos sound was installed in the premium auditoriums in Royal
Oak, Canton and Novi.
“It’s the most significant development in
audio since surround sound,” said Zylstra.
“It’s a unique layered approach to sound
design, delivering a powerful and dramatic
new listening experience. It creates a natural
and lifelike environment that matches the
story and reflects the artist’s intent.”
Emagine Theatres have come a long
way in a short time. Paul Glantz, founder
and president, opened the Novi location in
2002. He previously co-owned a one-screen
theater in Clarkston and built Cinema Hollywood in Birch Run in 1997. The Canton
theater opened in 2004, followed by new
theaters in Woodhaven in 2009, Rochester
Hills in 2010 and Royal Oak in 2011.
A Wealth Of Special Touches
The Royal Oak location includes the Star
Lanes restaurant and sports bar with a banquet center with a large reception hall and
a private room with bowling, billiards and
shuffleboard, as well as a small lounge.
“It’s becoming quite a popular location
for special events, and you don’t have to
bring anything in — everything is there —
bowling, banquet hall, dance floor, video
montages,” says Daniels. “It’s great for
wedding events, bar and bat mitzvahs or
corporate and personal holiday parties of
all sizes. We can host everything from a sitdown dinner for 200, a strolling dinner for
up to 800, a team-building activity for 50 or
a small gathering for a family.”
New to Emagine Royal Oak are the
All-Access Pass and Family Fun Day Pass.
“These cover movies, popcorn, bowling, including shoes, and a meal all for one price,”
says Daniels. “It’s a great way to spend a
Entertainment
few hours with friends or family.”
The All-Access Pass and Family Fun Day
Pass can be purchased at the box office
or be given as a gift by purchasing a gift
card. Emagine Magic cards are available
in denominations starting at $15 and can
be used for tickets and at the concession
stands. For any inquiries, call Marilyn at
(248) 468-2990 ext. 107, or email
[email protected].
Another popular Emagine feature is the
“Dinner and a Movie.” Ten area restaurants offer a special dinner package that
includes tickets to an Emagine theatre. The
packages are available for purchase at the
participating restaurants, which are listed
on the Emagine website.
Emagine Theatres also offer a Rewards
Membership Program, which awards points
earned through purchases and provides
special offers for members only. Members
can create an online account to track their
points toward reward offers. Moviegoers
can sign up for membership at most Emagine Theatres.
Emagine also has a kids’ club. “We try to
appeal to the entire family,” said Daniels.
“We know if you come to the movies as a
child and you have a good time, you’re going to be coming the rest of your life.”
Emagine has about 500 employees. Most
are young people who are working parttime. “Our theaters provide a wonderful
opportunity for young people to gain work
experience in a dynamic, fun setting,” said
Daniels. Applications can be downloaded
from the Emagine website and dropped off
at the theaters.
Emagine Opportunities
In addition to offering a premium experience for moviegoers, Emagine Theatres are
also available for private events, including:
Theatre Rentals and Screenings
If it is something you want to watch on a
large screen, an Emagine rental can make
it happen. Whether you are looking for a
cozy, small private event or something on
a grander scale, Emagine has many options
to choose for your film screening, movie
screening, independent film screening or
corporate presentation.
Personal Celebrations and Private
Screenings
Whether it is your parents’ wedding video,
your baby’s first birthday, or your husband
or wife’s 50th birthday, Emagine Theatres
can highlight the event by showing photo
montages or a DVD on the big screen.
Independent Film Screenings
Independent filmmakers can rent an auditorium to share their project with friends,
family, cast and crew or showcase their film
for prospective distributors. Options range
from a red carpet premiere to a weeklong
run of the film.
Corporate Presentations and
Meetings
Business events and meetings can be innovative at Emagine Theatres. Auditoriums can
host a speaker or informational meetings.
With digital projection capabilities, PowerPoint presentations come alive. In addition,
Emagine can provide a range of audio and
visual choices to suit your needs, including
easels, wireless microphones and podiums.
From breakfast to lunch to dinner, Emagine
can provide catering to complement meetings at any time of day. Big-screen entertainment — a movie or even a popular sporting
event — can provide a satisfying end to a
memorable, impactful day. ■
EMAGINE ENTERTAINMENT
LOCATIONS:
Emagine Novi: 44425 W. 12 Mile Road,
Novi, MI 48377, (248) 468-2990
Emagine Canton: 39535 Ford Road,
Canton, MI 48187, (734) 721-3456
Emagine Woodhaven: 21720 Allen Road,
Woodhaven, MI 48183, (734) 561-1060
Emagine Rochester Hills: 200 Barclay
Circle, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, (248)
243-3456
Emagine Royal Oak: 200 N. Main Street,
Royal Oak, MI 48067, (248) 414-1000
Cinema Hollywood: 12280 Dixie Highway, Birch Run, MI 48415, (989) 624-3461
Clio Square Cinema: 2151 West
Vienna, Clio, MI 48420, (810) 250-5555
www.emagine-entertainment.com
Call (248) 703-0997 or Email at
[email protected]
for more information.
Best of Michigan | Shopping
Art Van Furniture
6500 E. 14 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 939-2100
www.artvan.com
Love Child
32744 Franklin Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 757-2948
Best Independent
Women’s Shoe Store
Best Art Gallery
Art Leaders Gallery
(248) 539-0262
www.art-leaders-gallery.com
Sundance
(248) 737-9059
Best Independent
Men’s Shoe Store
Danielle Peleg Gallery
West Bloomfield
Township, MI 48323
(248) 626-5810
www.daniellepeleggallery.com
David Klein Gallery
163 Townsend St.
(248) 433-3700
www.dkgallery.com
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Best Independent Women’s
Clothing Store
Guys and Gals
West Bloomfield
Township, MI 48322
(248) 851-1260
Rear Ends
West Bloomfield
Township, MI 48322
(248) 626-4333
Best Bridal Shop
Roma Sposa
Best Independent
Men’s Clothing Store
The Shirt Box
(248) 851-6770
www.theshirtbox.com
Carl Sterr Inc.
742 N. Old Woodward Ave.
(248) 645-6675
www.carlsterr.com
Best Independent Children’s
Clothing Store
Guys and Gals
West Bloomfield Township,
MI 48322
(248) 851-1260
Cicchini Custom Clothier
(248) 646-0535
www.cicchinicustomclothier.com
Best Place For
Cocktail Dresses
Neimen Marcus
2705 W. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 643-3300
www.neimanmarcus.com
Saks Fifth Avenue
2800 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084
(248) 643-6360
www.thesomersetcollection.com/
directory/saks-fifth-avenue
Best Lingerie
Bra-vo Intimates
517 S. Washington Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 582-7286
www.bravointimates.com
Harps Lingerie
(248) 642-2555
www.harps-lingerie.com
Best Independent
Candy Shop
Sweet Thing
(248) 792 2410
www.sweetthingcandy.net
Gayle’s Chocolates
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 398-0001
www.gayleschocolates.com
Best Independent Accessories
Guys and Gals
(248) 851-1260
Lolly Ella Jewelry
(248) 851-3325
www.lollyella.com
Marlee’s
Various locations.
www.marleesstyle.com
Best Independent Toy Store
Toyology
(248) 562-7524
www.toyologywb.com
An Important Message from
Attorney Ken Gross & THAV GROSS PC
Change is
the Law
of Life
Watching the coverage of the 50th
Anniversary of that awful day in Dallas
– November 22, 1963 – I was struck with
profound sadness – as if reliving the sad
empty feeling felt by all in 1963. I was but
9 years then,– too young to understand
death, but old enough to comprehend the
enormity of what occurred. By contrast,
anger dominants me when I think of
September 11, 2001 – the other moment
in time that forever stands still. We live
in a difficult world - health care costs,
terrorism, Iran, Syria, chemical weapons,
uranium enrichment, the recession, illness.
Kennedy’s great looks paled in comparison
to his words. He once said, “Change is
the law of life. And those who look only
to the past or present are certain to miss
the future.” The financial stresses faced
by so many in the recession became
a calling for us at Thav Gross to find
unique paths to help people make the
most of their future. We savor the quiet
satisfaction gained from saving someone
from foreclosure, or helping them to
shed needless credit card debt or resolve a
tax problem – so their future is secure. Of
course we are proud of all business related
services we provide, but nothing makes us
feel better when the “turnaround” allows
an elderly couple to enjoy their remaining
years.
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solving its clients’ business, tax
and financial problems since 1982.
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Best Place to Take Kids
Detroit Zoological Society
Adventures In Toys
249 W. Maple Road
(248) 646-5550
www.advintoys.com
Best Florist
Breath of Spring
6635 Telegraph Road
(248) 851-5335
www.breathofspringflorist.com
Blossoms
33867 Woodward Ave.
(248) 644-4411
www.blossomsbirmingham.com
Best Jeweler
Stone’s Fine Jewelry
(248) 851-5030
www.stonesfinejewelry.com
Tapper’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry
Various locations.
www.tappers.com
Best Bridal Shop
Roma Sposa
(248) 723-4300
www.romasposa.com
Elizabeth’s Bridal Manor
402 S. Main St.
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 348-2783
www.elizabeths.net
VENUES
Best Wedding Venue
The Townsend Hotel
100 Townsend St.
(248) 642-7900
The Baronette Renaissance Detroit
27789 Novi Road
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 349-7800
www.thebaronette.com
The Roostertail
100 Marquette Drive
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-1234
www.roostertail.com
Best Bar/Bat Mitzvah Venue
The Townsend
100 Townsend St.
(248) 642-7900
Local Kitchen and Bar
344 W. Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 291-5650
www.localkitchenandbar.com
Paradise Park
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 735-1050
www.paradiseparknovi.com
Best Birthday Party
Paradise Park
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 735-1050
Marvin’s Marvelous
Mechanical Museum
(248) 735-1050
www.marvin3m.com
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Best Music Venue
DTE Energy Music Theater
7773 Sashabaw Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 377-0100
www.palacenet.com/venues-events/
dte-energy-music-theatre
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Inside Orchard Mall
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Emagine
See listing below
Caesar’s Windsor
377 Riverside Drive East
Windsor, ON CA N9A 7H7
(800) 991-7777
www.caesarswindsor.com
Greektown Casino
555 E. Lafayette St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(877) 424-5554
www.greektowncasino.com
Best Staycation
The Townsend Hotel
100 Townsend St.
(248) 642-7900
The Fox Theater
2211 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 471-3200
www.olympiaentertainment.com
The Maple Theater
4135 W. Maple Road
(248) 750-1030
www.themapletheater.com
MGM Grand Casino
1777 Third St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(877) 888-2121
www.mgmgranddetroit.com
Best Michigan Vacation
Best Place to Take Kids
Franklin Hills Country Club
31675 Inkster Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 851-2200
www.franklinhills.com
Traverse City
Traverse City Chamber of Commerce
202 E. Grandview Parkway
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-5075
www.tcchamber.org
Paradise Park
Novi, MI 48374
(248) 735-1050
Wabeek Country Club
4000 Clubgate Drive
(248) 855-0700
www.wabeekcc.org
Charlevoix
Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce
109 Mason St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-2101
www.charlevoix.org
Detroit Zoo
8450 W. 10 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-5717
www.detroitzoo.org
Best Movie Theater
Emagine
Various locations.
www.emagine-entertainment.com
Best Country Club
Best Casino
MGM Grand
1777 Third St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(877) 888-2121
www.mgmgranddetroit.com
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Best Senior Living Facility
Meer Apartments Service of Jewish Senior Life
6700 W. Maple Road
(248) 661-9607
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Fox Run
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 507-4674
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Best Coffee House
Starbucks
Various locations.
www.starbucks.com
Biggby Coffee
Various locations
www.biggby.com
Best Pizza
Buddy’s Pizza
Various locations.
www.buddyspizza.com
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Best Bakery
Dakota Bread Company
It’s A Matter of Taste
2323 Union Lake Road
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 360-6650
www.matteroftaste.net
Beverly Hills Grill
31471 Southfield Road
(248) 642-2355
www.beverlyhillsgrill.com
Townhouse Bistro
180 Pierce St.
(248) 792-5241
www.townhousebistro.com
Tomatoes Apizza
Two Farmington Hills locations:
29275 W. 14 Mile
(248) 855-3555
24369 Halsted Road
(248) 888-4888
www.tomatoesapizza.com
Best Outdoor Dining
Rugby Grille
100 Townsend St.
(248) 642-5999
www.townsendhotel.com/view/rugby-grille
Sanders Candy
Various locations.
www.sanderscandy.com
Best Sunday Brunch
Best Made in Michigan Eats
Rugby Grille
100 Townsend St.
(248) 642-5999
Toast
203 Pierce St.
(248) 258-6278
www.toastbirmingham.com
Better Made Chips
Various locations.
www.bmchips.com
Just Baked
Various locations.
www.justbakedshop.com
Best Gourmet Market
Papa Joe’s
34244 Woodward Ave.
(248) 723-9400
www.papajoesmarket.com
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Open Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm
1700 Stutz Drive in Troy
www.michigandesign.com
1.877.393.0330
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Best Jeweler
Stone’s Fine Jewelry
Xochimilco
3409 Bagley Ave.
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 843-0179
Best Vegetarian
Inn Season Cafe
500 E. Fourth St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 547-7916
www.theinnseasoncafe.com
Plum Market
Various locations.
www.plummarket.com
Best Coney Island
Leo’s Coney Island
Various locations.
www.leosconeyisland.com
Lafayette Coney Island
118 W. Lafayette Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 964-8198
Best Bakery
Dakota Bread Company
(248) 626-9110
www.dakotabread.com
Bake Station
Various locations.
www.bakestation.com
Best Romantic Restaurant
The Lark
6430 Farmington Road
(248) 661-4466
www.thelark.com
Cafe Cortina
(248) 474-3033
www.cafecortina.com
Best Gluten-Free Menu
Pizzeria Biga
Various locations.
www.pizzeriabiga.com
Try It Raw
213 E. Maple Road
(248) 593-6994
Best Mexican
Trini and Carmen’s
1715 N. Telegraph Road
Waterford Township, MI 48328
(248) 332-6851
www.triniandcarmens.com
Seva
314 E. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 662-1111
www.sevarestaurant.com
Best Middle Eastern
Mezza Mediterranean Grille
Various locations.
www.mezzagrille.com
Pita Cafe
Various locations.
www.thepitacafe.com
La Marsa
Various locations.
www.lamarsacuisine.com
Best Seafood
Mitchell’s Fish Market
Various locations.
www.mitchellsfishmarket.com
Joe Muer Seafood
400 Renaissance Center, Suite 1404
Detroit, MI 48243
(313) 567-6837
www.joemuer.com
Best Italian
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27925 Golf Pointe Blvd.
(248) 994-1111
www.lellisinn.com
Sposita Ristorante
(248) 538-8954
Best BBQ
The Boneyard
31006 Orchard LakeRoad
(248) 851-7000
www.theboneyardbbq.com
SHOES
Slows
2138 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 962-9828
www.slowsbarbq.com
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Best Greek
Uptown Parthenon
(248) 538-6000
Georges Restaurant
(248) 539-8300
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Best Asian
Hong Hua
(248) 489-2280
www.honghuafinedining.com
Peking House
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 545-2700
www.pekinghousemi.com
Best Deli
Steve’s Deli
6646 Telegraph Road
(248) 932-0800
www.stevesdeli.com
The Stage
(248) 855-6622
www.thestagedeli.com
Best Fine Dining
Rugby Grille
100 Townsend St.
(248) 642-5999
Bacco Ristorante
(248) 356-6600
www.baccoristorante.com
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Rugby Grille
100 Townsend St.
(248) 642-5999
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Best Burger
Red Coat Tavern
31542 Woodward Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-0300
(248) 865-0500
Best Late Night Dining
Leo’s Coney Island
Various Locations
www.leosconeyisland.com
Townhouse Bistro
180 Pierce St.
(248) 792-5241
www.townhousebistro.com
Red Coat Tavern
31542 Woodward Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-0300
(248) 865-0500
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Best Fries
Five Guys
Various locations.
www.fiveguys.com
Best Micro Brewery
Griffin Claw Brewing Company
575 S. Eton St.
(248) 712-4050
www.griffinclawbrewingcompany.com
CJ’s Brewing Company
8115 Richardson Road
Commerce Township, MI 48390
(248) 366-7979
www.cjsbrewery.com
Royal Oak Brewery
215 E. 4th St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 544-1141
www.royaloakbrewery.com
Best Creative Cocktails
The Corner Bar
100 Townsend St.
(248) 647-2958
www.thecornerbarmi.com
McDonalds
Various locations.
www.mcdonalds.com
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The Rattlesnake Club
300 River Place Drive
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 567-4400
www.rattlesnakedetroit.com
Best Family Restaurant
Little Daddy’s
Family Restaurant
Various locations.
www.littledaddys.com
Georges Restaurant
(248) 539-8300
Best Desserts
Sanders Candy
Various locations.
www.sanderscandy.com
Sweet Lorraine’s
Various locations.
www.sweetlorraines.com
The Cheesecake Factory
27679 Novi Road
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 305-7500
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Best Breakfast
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Original Pancake House
33703 S. Woodward Ave.
(248) 642-5775
www.originalpancakehouse.com
Little Daddy’s Family Restaurant
Various locations.
248.626.9110
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6879 Orchard Lake Rd., W. Bloomfield, MI
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203 Pierce St.
(248) 258-6278
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Best New Restaurant
Bistro Joe’s Kitchen
34244 Woodward Ave.
(248) 594-0984
www.bistrojoeskitchen.com
Local Kitchen and Bar
344 W. Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 291-5650
www.localkitchenandbar.com
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner
Best Ice Cream
North of 12 Mile, Farmington Hills
248-489-2280
www.honghuafinedining.com
Robinson, Pietras, Kalisky & Co., P.C.
Ray’s
4233 Coolidge Highway
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-5256
www.raysicecream.com
Certified Public Accountants
30201 Orchard Lake Rd. Suite 150, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
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(248) 538-4020
www.dairyqueen.com
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115 Willits St.
(248) 723-1700
www.camerons-steakhouse.com
The Capital Grille
2800 W. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 649-5300
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Antonio’s
Cucina Italiana
Roman Village
Cucina Italiana
26356 Ford Rd.
Dearborn Heights
(Heights Shopping Center)
313.278.6000
37646 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills
(Corner of Halstead)
248.994.4000
2220 N. Canton Center Rd.
Canton
(SE Corner of Ford Rd.)
734.981.9800
9924 Dix Ave.
Dearborn
(Between Miller & Lonyo)
313.842.2100
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Mezza Mediterranean Grille
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The Lodge Grill and Bar
Keego Harbor, MI 48320
(248) 683-5458
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Mitchell’s Fish Market
Various locations.
www.mitchellsfishmarket.com
Best Sports Pub
South of 14 Mile
Farmington Hills
Fresh Fish House
23231 Greenfield Road
(248) 569-1400
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33210 W. 14 Mile Road, In Simsbury Plaza
just East of Farmington Road, West Bloomfield
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Library Sports Pub and Grill
6363 Haggerty Road
(248) 896-0333
www.librarypub.com
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JN readers name Library Sports Pub and Grill “Best Sports Pub.”
f you’re looking for the classic sports
pub experience, look no further than
the Library Sports Pub and Grill, 6363
Haggerty in West Bloomfield. The winner
of the JN’s Best Sports Pub, the Library is
peppered with high-definition televisions
to ensure that whatever sporting events
on TV fans want to watch will be available
for their viewing pleasure. It also boasts
an extensive beer menu and is a certified
“Distinguished Master Draught Retailer.”
“We concentrate on three things: food,
service and sports,” says owner Phil Zakaria, who opened the pub in 2006. “ We
also have very family-friendly prices. We
know the economy is still tough for many of
our customers, so we offer a lot of specials.”
Specials at the Library Sports Pub include
two-for-one burgers Saturday and Sunday
until 4 p.m. or half-off pizza from 6 p.m.
to close every Monday for Monday Night
Football fans. And every Saturday night from
10 p.m.-2 a.m., enjoy half-off all alcohol.
Sandwiches are two-for-one on Tuesdays
from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The pub features
Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, where
customers enjoy half-off appetizers with the
purchase of two cocktails (drink specials
last until 7 p.m.). Specials are posted on the
pub’s website, http://librarypub.com.
You also might want to check out Play
Golf 365, a new venture by Al Zara and
Zaid Kased attached to the Library Sports
Pub and Grill. Play Golf 365 features four
virtual golf simulators using Tru-Golf
technology that allows customers to
“play” the world’s best golf courses, from
Pebble Beach to Castle Pines. Several
other choices can be found on its website,
playgolfallyear.com.
Customers at Play Golf 365 have a call
button to order food and drinks from the
Library Pub and Sports Grill next door.
“It’s a fun place,” Zakaria says. “They also
have shooting simulators for hunters.”
The next-door neighbor relationship
with Play Golf 365 was a natural for Library Sports Pub and Grill. “We are all about
sports,” Zakaria says, “a family place where
you can watch the game and get good food
at great prices.”
Don’t be surprised if you have to wait for
a table during a big game, though. “The last
Lions game there was a line out the door,”
he adds. ■
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The Library Pub Specializes
in Great Food, Sports, Music,
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Restaurant | Antonio’s Cucina Italiana
Antonio’s
Cucina Italiana
Family recipes prepared the old-fashioned way.
R
ugiero family members are looking forward to an exciting 2014
when they will be celebrating
the 50th anniversary of their first restaurant, Roman Village Cucina Italiana
on Dix Avenue in Dearborn. The family
also will open its fifth location next
year at Plymouth and Merriman roads
in Livonia.
Antonio and Enrica (Rita) Rugiero
started it all in 1964. Their sons Anthony, Marco, Robert and Patrick all
work in the family business.
“Growing up, the restaurant was our
playground,” says Anthony, who today
is the company president. “We didn’t
have babysitters, so we would spend most of
our time at the restaurant while mom and dad
worked. We learned a lot from being there.”
Anthony and his brothers helped grow the
business, opening an Antonio’s Cucina Italiana
on Ford Road in Dearborn Heights in 1992, on
12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills in 2000 and
on Canton Center Road in Canton in 2007.
All four restaurants have pasta factories in
the dining room where pasta is made daily, as
well as cappuccino machines imported from
Italy. All soups, sauces, breads and dressings
are made fresh daily in-house.
“In today’s economy, family-owned restaurants that have been in business for 50 years
are not that common, and that’s something
that comes through on everything we do,”
Rugiero says. “The recipes are the same ones
my mother used back home in Italy. Mom’s
still in the kitchen overseeing food operations,
making sure that the quality is there, while my
brothers and I oversee the operations.”
Rugiero said the cornerstones of the business are great food, friendly service, a wonderful atmosphere and a good price. The average
price of an entree is $12.
“My father taught us how to do things
old-school — hands-on, traditional, hard work
with ethics. We learned the value of a dollar
and how to run a business,” he says.
“We incorporate new ideas, too. We keep
an open mind to understanding what people
are looking for today. You put that together,
and you’ve got a combination that nobody can
compete against.”
Robert, Mark, Rita, Anthony and Patrick Rugiero
The new elements include the restaurants’
decor.
“When you walk in the door, you see a nice,
clean place that feels up-to-date,” says Rugiero. “It’s authentic Venetian design — smart,
casual, yet family friendly. Even though Roman
Village has been around nearly 50 years, we’ve
updated the dining rooms, bar, kitchen and
bathrooms, so it looks brand new, too.”
Signature dishes at the restaurants include
Gnocchi Rita, served with Mama Rita’s
special pancetta and mushroom sauce, and
Chicken Antonio, pan-prepared tender breast
of chicken smothered in a creamy white
sauce topped with provolone cheese. Other
specialties include polenta, veal chops, awardwinning pizza, calzones, fresh-baked bread and
homemade cannoli.
“The quality is in the details,” Rugiero
says. “People see it. They come in and sense
that family feel. You’d be surprised. Even a
consumer who’s not Italian understands great
Italian food when they have it.”
One house specialty is Spaghetti Carbonara
Alla Bocelli, a recipe that famous Italian
tenor and songwriter Andrea Bocelli
prepared himself at Roman Village
Italian Cucina.
“I sit on the board of the Opera
House, and I love Bocelli’s music,”
Rugiero says. “When he came to town,
we met and found we had a lot in common. He loves to cook, so I invited him
to our restaurant to cook his favorite
dish. It was delicious. I asked if we
could add it to our menu; he said yes.”
Anthony’s mother Rita’s hometown is Perugia, just an hour’s drive
to Bocelli’s hometown of Volterra,
Italy, where Anthony is involved in the
University of Detroit Mercy-Volterra, a school
where American students study the art of Italian architecture.
Rugiero told the Jewish News that he is
especially grateful for the support he receives
from the Jewish community.
“My landlord, Stuart Frankel, is a great
friend who helped us open our business in
Dearborn Heights,” he says. “I think Jewish
families are a lot like Italian families because
we both value tradition. We have many regular Jewish customers, and I know they respect
the fact that the food is made from scratch.
“We don’t use artificial flavors or preservatives. They love our chicken soup, because like
matzo ball soup, it’s made the old-fashioned
way with real soup hens, not with bouillon
cubes. They love our minestrone soup. They
say it’s the one of the best they’ve ever had.”
Rugiero says that one growing tradition is
for customers to come in to buy take-and-bake
lasagna the day before a holiday so they can
make it a part of their holiday meals.
Another popular dish during hunting season
is rabbit cacciatore.
“Cacciatore means hunter in Italian,” says
Rugiero. “People are familiar with chicken cacciatore, but traditionally, it’s made with rabbit.
My mother makes it in the morning, and it’s
gone that day.”
All four restaurants are open seven days
a week. For menus and further information
about banquets, catering, gift cards and
special events, visit www.antoniosrestaurants.
com. ■
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stand out from the rest!”
“
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“Congrats, Ms. Benson!
A well-deserved honor
to an attorney with old
school integrity, a brilliant
mind and fearless spirit!”
Thank you for being the aggressive yet compassionate
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in my life! I so appreciate everything you and your staff
have done for me!”
“You are
Wonder
Woman!”
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“Congratulations,
Annette! You are one
tough cookie with a
heart of gold!”
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“Congratulations,
Annette! You are
a powerhouse
among giants!”
My hat is off to you…you totally blow away your male competition
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extent that you set the bar for all attorneys regardless of gender.
Seriously, you rock. You’re my hero: a successful businesswoman
and an over the top, top-notch attorney who commands the
room and represents her clients with incredible grace and
professionalism. You are a credit to us all.
”

Best! - Detroit Jewish News

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