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uptownshangri-la.com UPTOWN 6407 Orchard Lake Road (15 Mile & Orchard Lake) 248.626.8585 DAILY DIM SUM MIDTOWN 4710 Cass Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201 313.974.7669 DAILY DIM SUM & SUSHI CHINESE PEOPLE EAT HERE October 5 • 2017 51 jn October 5 • 2017 51 jn COURTESY OF TOWNSEND HOTEL The Flavor of Fall Rugby Grille launches new seasonal menu. T he Rugby Grille previewed its new fall menu, which starts this week, and there's something for everyone to love. At a media preview last week, featuring Chef Eric Avila, local bloggers and food writers were given a taste of what's to come. The evening began with appetizers, including the chilled Scallops Crudo with jalapeno and red pepper, giving it a spicy kick. Next up came a taste of the Grand Seafood Tower, a work of art by Avila with king crab legs, prawns, oysters, lobster tail, octopus and tuna with three sauces: cocktail, wasabi soy and an apple-cucumber mignonette — a feast on the menu for $99. Special fall cocktails were previewed, including a Pumpkin Pie martini as well as the Fall Luis Martini, made with ginger beer, apple cider, vodka and a dash of cinnamon. It really was a taste of the season. New entrees sampled included the Short Rib ($56), a truly sumptuous 12-oz. prime beef short rib served on a goat cheese truffle polenta cake with roasted wild mushrooms and natu- ral pan jus, and the Lamb Osso Bucco ($58), Colorado lamb, served with boursin whipped potatoes, roasted acorn squash and lamb jus. The evening was capped off with pumpkin creme brulee and bread pudding with blueberry compote. Both magnificent! Steve Kalczynski, managing director of the Townsend Hotel, said he and Avila went on a trip to New York to sample new dishes for inspiration for the fall menu. "We did nothing but eat for four days," Kalczynski joked. "Tough work, but someone had to do it." The Rugby Grille is inside the 150-room, award-winning Townsend Hotel, which has been undergoing renovations for the past few years: new guest rooms, suites and meeting rooms, including the Clancy Room, pre- viously the Corner Bar, a venue for corporate meetings and social events. Next up will be a refresh of guest room corridors and lobbies early next year, Kalczynski said. The Rugby Grille has been recognized with the AAA Four Diamond award, the Forbes Travel Guide "Recommended" rating as well as the very exclusive Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2016 and 2017. The new inspired fall menu launches Oct. 6. • The Grand Seafood Tower RUGBY GRILLE (inside the Townsend Hotel) 100 Townsend St., Birmingham (248) 642-5999 townsendhotel.com/fine-dining/rugby-grille- bar-restaurant-metro-detroit-michigan JACKIE HEADAPOHL MANAGING EDITOR Lamb Osso Bucco 2140950 )0634.0/4"5".1.t46/".1. On Star's beautiful already low-priced trays 24555 W. 12 MILE ROAD +VTUXFTUPG5FMFHSBQI3PBEt4PVUIGJFME 248-352-7377 www.stardeli.net $ 5 OFF Expires 11/2/17. One Per Order. Not Good Holidays. 10 Person Minimum. With this coupon. DELIVERY AVAILABLE "…one of America's finest carryout-only delicatessens! Star's reputation has never wavered!" — Danny Raskin STAR DELI Prices subject to change COMPARE OUR LOW PRICES WITH ANY DELICATESSEN IN TOWN! SALAD TRAY $12.99 per person per person DAIRY TRAY $22.99 SALAD TRAY W/ LOX & CREAM CHEESE $16.99 per person MEAT TRAY $11.49 per person Best Deli Trays in Town! and Deli Sandwiches…and All Your Jewish Deli Delights!