Torino
December 10, 2013
Defendant:
Torino
201 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 247-1370
torinoferndale.com
Charge: Modern American/European Cuisine
Venue: Tastefully understated, modern décor and lovely bar. Perhaps the most chic venue in Metro Detroit.
Fees: Punitively expensive. Madison Avenue prices for 9 Mile view.
Bailiffs: The staff is extremely attentive and professional, although for the price, should be much more knowledgeable about the food and drink.
Corpus Delicti: If only the food matched the setting. The prix fixe menu is overly ambitious and unforgiving of patron idiosyncrasies. The presentation of the dishes was flawless, but the taste failed to meet expectations. Some of the appetizers were delicious (foie gras and matsutake), some average (Brussels sprouts) . Same with the main course of duck, which had a delicious sauce, but was tough and inedible (although the monkfish was excellent). Dessert was also disappointing (an odd butternut squash-blackberry mash-up). To make matters worse, the portions were so ridiculously small that even my 105 lbs. wife asked to get pizza after dinner. The wine pairing option was very uneven as to quality.
Opinion: A restaurant cannot survive on ambience alone.
Federal Court Motion Granted
Ellias & Elias, P.C. prevails upon its Federal Court Motion for Transfer of Venue and thereby compels Michigan Plaintiff to litigate in Pennsylvania in shareholder dispute. Ellias & Elias, P.C. shall represent Corporation and Majority Shareholder Defendants in the Pennsylvania Federal Court case.
Hurricane Sandy Arbitration Action
December 2, 2013
Ellias & Elias, P.C. commences $1.1 million arbitration action against New York condominium association and owners arising out of remedial work performed in connection with Hurricane Sandy. Ellias & Elias, P.C. settled previous contractor claims against other New York condominium association for $2.5 million.