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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:03 pm: |    |
Are both bridges open going onto Grosse Ille now? There are some sweet homes there |
Zitro
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Post Number: 1901
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:04 pm: | |
Without looking I know there is an Italian/American sports museum in Chicago that would make sense, but I'm assuming it's somewhere in the Detroit Metro vicinity |
Zitro
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Post Number: 1902
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:06 pm: | |
Ummmm... Juicy Fruit |
Kellyroad
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Post Number: 1033
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:10 pm: | |
JC: It was named after the Cuckoo character (The restaurant was a Nemo's just prior 1979). I must say I was a little put off when a waitress took a vote to see who else wanted to watch the World Series after I requested her to turn the channel.  |
Jcole
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:11 pm: | |
Roma Hall? |
Kellyroad
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:17 pm: | |
Z: Thankfully, both bridges are open. When the free bridge was down for repair my route to work was somewhat impeded (boo hoo) with the extra traffic off the toll bridge dumping onto Jefferson in Riverview. All is good now. |
Kellyroad
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:20 pm: | |
Bocce ball trivia:
Think Pizza
Think Pizza Wars during the 70s and 80s
exclude Fantasy, Aldos and other St. Jude favorites |
Zitro
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Post Number: 1903
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:21 pm: | |
I'll say Dominos Farms in Ann Arbor
(Message edited by zitro on September 12, 2008) |
Jcole
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Post Number: 3699
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:26 pm: | |
I'll go with Loui's Pizza on Dequindre |
Kellyroad
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:29 pm: | |
Stay in the D my man Z
You'll shout with pride, It's on the east side
The pizza wars referred to were local. |
Jcole
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Post Number: 3700
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:30 pm: | |
I think it's between Buddy's, Shields, and Loui's |
Kellyroad
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:31 pm: | |
great guess JC, but no. In fact, Loui's was involved in the pizza war. |
Jcole
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:32 pm: | |
Then we'll go with the Buddy's on Conant |
Kellyroad
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:43 pm: | |
You are champ again JC:
A friend on mine's dad ran the ovens at Buddys during the 60s 70s. At the time there was a "war" over who had the best pizza in Detroit. One of the chefs at Buddy's had defected to open Shield's on nearby 6 Mile (taking his recipe).. I think he eventually established Loui's on Dequinder
Anyway, the bocce ball "Hall of Fame" was the side room added to the original Buddy's..they had photos, trophies, the whole ball of wax, for a hall of fame.
ALL: part 2 of the question: Who was the commissioner? Hint a local sports caster |
Zitro
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Post Number: 1905
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:48 pm: | |
Ray Lane, I can't think of any Italian sports casters |
Zitro
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:51 pm: | |
It couldn't have been Al Ackerman, Eli Zaret or Bernie Smilesalot, I don't think they're Italian.
(Message edited by zitro on September 12, 2008) |
Kellyroad
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:52 pm: | |
Not Italian
Bless you boys |
Zitro
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 12:53 pm: | |
It is AL!! |
Kellyroad
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 1:05 pm: | |
Right on Z
Has anyone been to the main Buddy's recently, ever?
The one in Dearborn is very good.
The ones on Van Dyke and at St. John Hospital Mall are all right but some how the one on Conant was the best. The crust, cheese, tomato sauce were tops and the Antipasto salada was a kicker too. I'd be disingenuous to say the original Shields or Loui's weren't right up there too.
Getting back to St.Jude territory: Where does (did) Fantasy, Aldos, Cloverleaf etc. compare to the pizza war pizzerias? |
7andkelly
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 1:28 pm: | |
KR, now I'm torn. I was all set for the polish combo plate at St. Anne's, but the Buddy's pizza and antipasto salad is an irresistable alternative! |
Jcole
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 1:37 pm: | |
7, do both. It's the weekend |
Zitro
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 1:40 pm: | |
Here's my ranking:
1-Buddy's/Shields tie
2-Fantasy,
3-Famous
4-Cloverleaf
5-Buscemi's (On a late Saturday night).
I don't even rank Aldo's I always thought it was too greasy.
(Message edited by zitro on September 12, 2008) |
Jcole
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 1:51 pm: | |
Pretty close to my rankings, although I think I'd go for Deep Dish
1. Buddy/Shields
2. Fantasy
3. Cloverleaf
4. Buscemi's
For Thin Crust
1. Aldo's
2. Famous |
7andkelly
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 1:56 pm: | |
J, perfect suggestion! No wonder you win all the contests. |
Jcole
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 1:59 pm: | |
Flattery will get you everywhere 7 |
Zitro
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 2:03 pm: | |
From one BN'er to another. Birds of a feather |
Jcole
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 2:08 pm: | |
We have had years of practice. You don't think this comes easy, do you? |
Zitro
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Post Number: 1911
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 2:23 pm: | |
It would be a difficult skill for me to just pick right up. You guys just make it look so easy. |
Jcole
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| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 2:25 pm: | |
Practice makes perfect, Z |
Campfire_girl
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Post Number: 444
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2008 - 5:00 pm: | |
I am WAY over-matched - but love the volleys! |