Grosse Pointe, MI October 2024 by City Lifestyle

Artist: Roselyn Rhodes

October Food & Wine Issue

Welcome fall! With the changing seasons comes a change in what we crave, and with fall, that often means comfort food. October is our most delectable issue of the year, filled with some of our favorite dishes and beverages around town.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Jimmy and Anthony Cavallo, owners of Josef's European Bakery on Mack. I'll often swing by to say hello and have an espresso. It brings me fond memo ries of watching my dad's friends stop by his restaurant and do the same with him when I was a boy. We talk about family, sports, travel, and about good food. Jimmy had guests from the Italian consulate over to his home for his weekly pizza night. I thought it would be a great story for our readers. Enjoy taking a peek behind the scenes at how the passion and joy of making authentic Neapolitan pizzas at home translate into the same with all the delicacies at Josef's, a treasure of Grosse Pointe.

We also included a few new recipes for you at home, whether you're cooking for your family or entertaining guests.

We have one of the best meals in the fall and winter with a spooky chili recipe. The taste is simple, and the feeling is homey and comfortable.

Paige found a great Halloween cocktail that is fun to make and makes the scary night a bit more fun.

We visited with Larry Najar from Fresh Farms Market to get our annual list of trendy wines for the season. Fresh Farms Market has a full selection of excellent wines for any occasion and palette.

There is definitely an art to creating a flavorful dish or sipping a glass of wine that not only satisfies our taste buds but evokes memories. The aroma of certain spices and foods can bring us right back to our childhood, which can be incredibly powerful and comforting. Food and drink bring us all together, and whether we are sharing a meal with loved ones or enjoying a night out in the town, the time spent enjoying food is invaluable.

Thanks for reading, and we'll see you around town!

October 2024

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city scene

WHERE

NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

1: Carrie Fisk and Erin Getzin perform Shakespeare Stroll at Ford House with Grosse Pointe Theatre. 2: Dominic Aldini, Joe Danz, Gavin DeFillipo, and Joe Sfair in Julius Caesar At Ford House. 3: Jake Zablocki and Natalie Boehmer in Romeo and Juliet at Ford House Shakespeare Stroll. 4: Madelyn Henke and Phil Potter in The Tempest At Ford House Shakespeare Stroll. 5: Virginia Lee, Kristina Kamm-Mardlin and Bridget Hillyer in Macbeth At Ford House Shakespeare Stroll. 6: Joe Sfair and Gavin DeFillippo in Julius Caesar At Ford House Shakespeare Stroll. 7: Nick Marinello, Ashley Lane, and Julia Cody in Taming of the Shrew At Ford House.

Feeling Better!

iCRYO Grosse Pointe offers a variety of services that are known to reduce inflammation throughout your body and minimize the pain you experience in your muscles and joints. All first-time guests receive a 1-on-1 tour of our center, to learn about the life-changing benefits of our services. We Have Everything You Need to Start

Meet the Owners!

INFRARED SAUNA

iCRYO - Grosse Pointe 96 Kercheval Avenue Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

THERAPY

COMPRESSION THERAPY

A ROUNDUP OF NEWS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES

Wild Birds Unlimited and Ford House Bird Walks

BODY SCULPTING NAD+ THERAPY

SECA BIOIMPEDANCE MEDICAL SCALE

OZONE UV i V THERAPY i V INFUSIONS

MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS i M SHOTS

SCULPTING

Local residents Kristen, an ICU Nurse, and Dominic, a local business owner, have joined the iCRYO family. Together, they form an unstoppable team! Their mission? To inspire their local community to live their best lives. Join them on this shared journey toward health and wellness.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

Discover the beautiful birds that call Ford House home with birding expert Rosann Kovalcik from Wild Birds Unlimited Grosse Pointe. Join us for an engaging stroll through the picturesque Ford House grounds for a unique experience to see many birds. After the walk, unwind with a cup of coffee or tea while compiling a list of the birds found.

• Saturday, October 12th and 26th at 8:00am

SECA BIOIMPEDANCE MEDICAL SCALE

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

Tickets and information at www.ford house.org/events/bird-walk-2024

Back To You Osteopractic Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is Growing!

Grosse Pointe’s most trusted Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is growing and opening its larger, state of the art facility this October. Joining Back To You is Clinical Director Dr. William “Bo” Wright and Dr. Frank Storer. We also welcome Front Desk Administrator Alicia Elich. Our specialized Osteopractic care offers evidence-based, medically proven technique to get patients better, quicker. Experience the Osteopractic difference yourself! New location at 22701 Harper in SCS. WWW.BackToYouRehab.com or call 248-733-HEAL (4325)

Frost & Kretsch Heating and Cooling Opens

We are excited to announce that Frost & Kretsch Plumbing has now opened a Heating & Cooling division! You can expect the same prompt, courteous and professional service you experience with Frost & Kretsch Plumbing. Frost & Kretsch is Grosse Pointe’s most trusted name for your home or business. For information call 313-881-2818.

AFAMILY AFFAIR

GETTING TO KNOW THE

ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM RENSBURG

CAVALLO'S

“We have authentic Italian and French pastries.”

Growing up, Jimmy and Anthony Cavallo learned the pastry business from their grandfather who owned and operated 10 bakeries in their native Montreal, Canada. Later, Jimmy continued his training in pastry school, while Anthony continued to train alongside his grandfather to hone his skills.

When the brothers moved to the United States, they brought their pastry chef education and experience with them. In 2007, they purchased Josef’s European Pastry Shop on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods after Joseph Bogosian, the original owner, retired.

Josef’s has been an institution in Grosse Pointe since 1971, and had won many awards and accolades, including being recognized in 2002 by AAA Michigan Living Magazine

as “Best Bakery in Michigan” and receiving The Detroit News’ 2007 “Best of the Best” Best Bakery Award. When the two took over the shop, Jimmy had already been working there for a year, learning from Joe and developing his own skills even more.

Jimmy and Anthony, who also live in Grosse Pointe, were excited to add their own Italian influences such as Cannoli Tortes, Biscotti, sandwiches, authentic espresso, and cappuccino to the predominantly French-inspired menu. They even developed Miscela Cavallo, their own full-bodied coffee blend made from beans from Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Indonesia.

Specialty foods from all over Europe became a staple on the shelves as well. These include rich spreads, vegetables

“Baking is our passion and one of the things we enjoy the most…”

seasoned to perfection, and premium cheeses so customers can bring that European flair to their own kitchens to delight their family and friends.

“Joe loved what we did with the shop and was very proud,” says Jimmy. “Before he passed away, he would come in every Monday, and his wife still comes to the shop a couple of times a week.”

In 2008, the shop made The Knot’s 2008 Best of Weddings list, and in 2024, the Grosse Pointe News Voted Josef’s European Pastry Shop the Best Bakery. “It makes us feel good because everyone who works here works very hard,” he says.

Adds Anthony, “Baking is our passion and one of the things we enjoy the most, along with interacting with customers and the great community we’re in.”

One online review states, “This is the absolute best pastry shop/bakery in the Detroit area. From the cakes to the breakfast pastries, everything here is top-notch. The selection is huge, and the staff is very friendly and courteous. This is where you want to go to wow your guests with a cake. They’re one of a kind!”

When not busy in the shop, the brothers love getting together with family and friends for good conversation and great food.

“My other passion is making Neapolitan pizza for family and friends,” says Jimmy. “For the last four to five years, we’ve been getting together for pizza once a week.”

The pizza is made at home in his pizza oven, which is conveniently located in his garage. He changes it up according to the season and what his guests request. “In the fall, I use wild mushrooms and Italian

sausage, but a favorite is the Margherita,” he says.

Anthony’s absolute favorite is the four-season pizza. “It has four different toppings on four different parts of the pizza. There’s ham, mushrooms, artichokes, olives, and an egg in the middle.”

In addition to their friends, there’s always a family crowd on pizza night. Anthony calls the number of kids between himself and Jimmy “having our own baseball team.” He and his wife Maria have two sons—20-year-old Gianlorenzo and 17-year-old Francesco. Both have worked in the pastry shop in the past.

Jimmy and his wife Anna have four children – 18-year-old Claudio, 16-year-old Giulia, 12-year-old Raffaella, and 6-yearold Gabriella. The two oldest currently work in the pastry shop too.

“They all learn the value of work,” says Anthony.

While their parents still live in Montreal, they’ll visit a couple times a year and, of course, attend the pizza parties.

In addition to pizza night, the family also gets together for tomato canning in the fall. “We can every year for everything we use at our homes, including pizza sauce and pasta sauce,” says Anthony. “We alternate houses, and it’s a real family affair. Even the kids get involved.”

The brothers truly enjoy working together every day. “It’s great,” says Jimmy. “We really have a good relationship.”

The two also love carrying on their grandfather’s legacy of providing rich and delicious pastries, sandwiches, and beverages to the people in the community. JosefsPastryShop.com

Josefs Pastry Shop

When Jimmy and Anthony Cavallo, French-speaking brothers with an Italian heritage from Montreal, Canada, took over the iconic Josef’s European Pastry Shop in Grosse Pointe Farms, they incorporated their own unique flair. Known for its amazing Frenchinspired pastries, they added Italian-style sweets and savories to the menu. They even created their own exclusive coffee blend so customers can enjoy an authentic espresso or cappuccino.

Whether looking for pastries for an everyday treat, a small party, or an extravagant wedding, Jimmy and Anthony can create what’s needed to delight everyone’s tastebuds.

Perusing the menu is a mouth-watering experience, with its buttery and flaky croissants, pies bursting with fresh fruits, wonderful cookies, decadent cakes, and delicious tortes to rich quiches, pot pies, salads, and Italian-inspired sandwiches.

Seasonal Wine Trends

TOP PICKS

Here are some seasonal wine trends for the end of 2024:

• The no and low-alcohol (NOLO): Wine consumption in the low-alcohol category grew by 8% in 2023, primarily in the US, and is expected to continue to grow in 2024.

• Orange Wine: This white wine is made by leaving grape skins and seeds in contact with the juice for a longer period during fermentation, resulting in a color that can range from pale amber to orange.

• Sustainable Viticulture: This trend focuses on the environmental impact of winemaking, with winemakers using cover crops and other practices to create thriving ecosystems in their vineyards.

• Organic Wine: The growing demand for sustainable and organic wines has led wineries around the world to respond.

• Sauvignon Blanc: This white wine continues to be popular, appealing to both wine lovers and younger drinkers.

• Chillable Reds: Some sommeliers predict that the growth of orange wine will lead to a broader movement for chillable reds.

Keeping that in mind, here are some special wines to watch. Krone, Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut 2021 Plus & Minus, Zero Alcohol Pinot Grigio 2023

Krone, Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut 2021

Plus & Minus, Zero Alcohol Pinot Grigio 2023

BlackBirds Vinyards, Arise Red Wine 2019

Aviary Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

BlackBirds Vinyards, Arise Red Wine 2019

Aviary Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Sancerre, Domaine Daulney, White Wine Loire 2023

Touraine, Val De Loire Savignon 2022

Sauvignon Don Silvestre, Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Canvasback, Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Selection by Larry at Fresh Farms Market, 355 Fisher Road, GP, 313.882.5000, freshfarmsmarket.com

Sancerre, Domaine Daulney, White Wine Loire 2023

Touraine, Val De Loire Savignon 2022

Sauvignon Don Silvestre, Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Canvasback, Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Bewitched Chili

FOOD FOR YOUR GOBLINS

ARTICLE BY ALLRECIPES

Homemade chili that can be decorated for that spooky evening.

ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

• 1 ½ cups water, or as needed (Optional)

• 1 pinch chili powder, or more to taste

• 1 pinch garlic powder

• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Place ground beef and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until meat is browned and onion is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.

2. Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes with juice. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add water. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Dr. William Krieg, Dr. Brynn Jezdimir and Dr. Richard Frenchi

Candy Red Apple Martini

CANDY RED APPLE MARTINI

A Halloween Cocktail

INGREDIENTS

• ½ fluid ounce butterscotch schnapps

• 2 fluid ounces vodka

• 2 fluid ounces sour apple schnapps (such as DeKuyper® Sour Apple Pucker)

• 2 fluid ounces cranberry juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Pour the butterscotch schnapps, vodka, apple schnapps, and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.

2. Make it a Halloween treat by adding a chunk of dry ice!

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble."

ARTICLE BY ALLRECIPES

OCTOBER 5TH

Harvest Day at Ford House

Ford House | 12:00 PM

Join us for a day brimming with delights, a celebration of community and tradition. Enjoy cider and donuts, shop our fall market, engage in heartwarming moments at the petting zoo, delight in horse and pony rides, have your face painted, test your skills in lawn games. Adults can enjoy beverages in our beer garden located in the Garage courtyard! Website: www.fordhouse.org/events/harvest-day/

OCTOBER 5TH

Gilda's Club Bra's for a Cause

Royal Oak Music Theatre | 6:00 PM

We hope you will join us for our 16th annual Bras for a Cause, back at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. Breast cancer survivors, bras turned into art created by local artists and exciting entertainment are all showcased at our annual inspiring event. The event features live and silent auctions, food from some of the best Metro Detroit restaurants, local musicians and the highlight of the evening – the breast cancer survivor runway show! www.gildasclubdetroit.org

OCTOBER 10TH

Take the Helm

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club | 6:00 PM

Join us for the 28th Annual, Take the Helm. Dinner with live and silent auction in support of The Helm at the Boll Life Center at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. For more information or to sponsor or purchase tickets to the event, please visit helmgala.cbo.io

Mark Wilamowski, Agent

19637 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Bus: 313-881-8100

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Bloomfield Hills | Grosse Pointe Farms since 1959

OCTOBER 19TH

Litte Goblins at Ford House

Ford House | 11:00 AM

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure at Ford House’s Little Goblins! Treat your little ones to a hauntingly delightful Halloween experience on our grounds. Join us for a day filled with trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, and plenty of photo opportunities to capture those priceless moments. Website: www.fordhouse.org/events/little-goblins

OCTOBER 24TH

Books & Bubbles

Ford House | 6:30 PM

Please join us for a sparkling celebration for the Grosse Pointe Library. Tickets are available through the website or calling 313.640.4683. $100 includes a strolling dinner and entertainment. For tickets, visit: gplf.org/books-bubbles/books-bubbles-2024

OCTOBER 27TH

2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular

War Memorial | 12:00 PM

Bring your little goblins, witches, and monsters for a frightfully fun-filled afternoon and spook-tacular treat at The War Memorial’s 2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular: Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat! Trunk-or-treaters only: $5 minimum donation per child; Advanced registration is required. Trunkers: $10 minimum donation. www.warmemorial.org/event