Restaurants: Longtime Neighborhood Gems

**detroitbob** · June-04-09, 09:34 AM

Vince's Italian Restaurant, 1341 Springwells St, Detroit
AND
Roman Village Cucina Italiana 9924 Dix Avenue Dearborn MI

**EastsideAl** · June-04-09, 09:53 AM

Sindbad's, now in their 60th year.

Jacoby's, since 1904.

Hamtramck's Polonia, going back to its days as the Workman's Co-op in the '20s.

**pgn421** · June-04-09, 09:54 AM

The Ivanhoe, was a lot better when, Big John was running the place.

**Hornist9** · June-04-09, 10:03 AM

Here's a couple of great places, one in Ferndale, Double EE on Nine Mile, and Haney's in Center Line on Van Dyke Avenue. Haney's features wonderful Fish and Clams on Friday evenings.

**Maxine1958** · June-04-09, 10:56 AM

The already mentioned Polonia.

And while we're in that neighborhood -

Under the Eagle - my favorite

And Polish Village Cafe.

Glad I'm already eating lunch or I'd be having tummy rumbles now too!

**kraig** · June-04-09, 11:07 AM

Roma's
In the Eastern Market.

Giovanni's
S. Oakwood

Gone, but not forgotten.

New Hella's
Greektown

Joe Muer's

London Chop House

Lelli's

**tarkus** · June-04-09, 11:12 AM

Cals Pizza on Harper Ave. near Morang

**thomprod** · June-04-09, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by kraig

...Gone, but not forgotten.

New Hella's
Greektown

Joe Muer's

London Chop House

Lelli's

Don't forget Lelli's lives on at Lelli's North in Auburn Hills.

**12468_laing** · June-04-09, 02:48 PM

How bout Mexican Village? Used to go there all the time when I lived in Detroit. Is it still there?

**313WX** · June-04-09, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by urbanoutdoors

We cant forget lafayette Coney!

It's technically not in a "neighborhood", but ok.

**gazhekwe** · June-04-09, 09:21 PM

Mexican Village is definitely still there.

**jt1** · June-04-09, 09:28 PM

"Don't forget Lelli's lives on at Lelli's North in Auburn Hills. "

Lelli's stopped living when they torched their place in New Center. Let;s not celebrate the fruits of their criminal actions.

**Detroitej72** · June-04-09, 09:43 PM

I thought it was awfully convenient they had the fire while they were supposedly closed for remodeling.
The old building housed so many memories, and I loved the horrible greenish blue paint. Legend had it Vito Giacolone used to have his own private dinning room upstairs.

**vetalalumni** · June-04-09, 10:08 PM

Great thread topic. Brings back longtime memories. The heart and soul of Detroit. Detroit pride.

**Linda from Detroit** · June-04-09, 11:10 PM

Anyone else remember Betsy Ross [[the original) on 7 Mile just East of Woodward? My cousin a baker and I used to call in an order at 6:00am and they'd have it ready for her on the way home from work. Great place! Also, Ted's on the Park across from Palmer Park...haven't been near there in a while, but I'll bet it's gone now. Also, Kim's Gardens Chinese on W. McNichols - they were super.

**grumpyoldlady** · June-04-09, 11:13 PM

Is Perini's still on Whittier? That was my family's favorite when I was growing up.

**reddog289** · June-04-09, 11:50 PM

Glad this thread came back up, Gotta find my list again.

**galv** · June-06-09, 01:46 PM

palombo's [[on Livernois, I think) now gone

Buy American · June-06-09, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by grumpyoldlady

Is Perini's still on Whittier? That was my family's favorite when I was growing up.

Perrinis is long gone. We loved their veal and it was such a nice restaurant.

**softailrider** · June-06-09, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by galloway.v@gmail.com

palombo's [[on Livernois, I think) now gone

Gone for about 25 years.

**Fury13** · June-06-09, 11:55 PM

Since this has turned into yet another nostalgia thread with reminiscences of bygone Detroit, I'd like to nominate the bar in the Hotel Ste. Claire. Hey, it's been gone since 1934, but I remember it fondly. You shoulda been there.

**TheValson** · June-07-09, 01:11 AM

Ana's Coffee on Woodward in Huntington Woods is the best place for breakfast in town.

**the rock** · June-07-09, 06:11 AM

Golden Lion
Victor Lim's
Topinka's on the Blvd
Huck's Lakeshore.
Schweitzer's
Little Harry's
Red Knapp's
Brass Door
Joey's Stables
Ponchatrain Wine Cellar
Jim's Garage
Kavan's East