Through stories and recipes nearly lost to time, author Paul Vachon
explores the history of the Motor City's fine dining, ethnic eateries
and everything in between. Grab a cup of coffee - he's got stories to
share.
While some restaurants come and go with little fanfare, others are
dearly missed and never forgotten. In 1962, patrons of the Caucus Club
were among the first to hear the voice of an eighteen-year-old Barbra
Streisand. Before Stouffer's launched a frozen food empire, it was
better known for its restaurants with two popular locations in Detroit.
The Machus Red Fox was the last place former Teamsters president Jimmy
Hoffa was seen alive.