New owners Emre and Lynn Uralli have put “millions” into renovating the historic four-story, 125-year-old building in downtown Detroit and hired Thomas Trainor, previously with the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, as the new GM. After January 12th’s grand opening the club will keep its main dining room and meeting rooms open to the public. “We’re going to be diverse enough to appeal to the millennials,” Trainor said. “It’s not going to be as traditional [a] club environment as you would think.”
Changing Places
Sleek but comfortable locker rooms provide members with space to relax and unwind in an eye-catching setting.
Hosting Hives
Active honey bee colonies at these two clubs are yielding sweet rewards.
Summer Caprese Salad
Summer Caprese Salad Recipe courtesy David L. Daniot, CEC, Executive Chef, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Grosse Pointe, Mich. For the Mozzarella “Mat”: 8 ozs. mozzarella cheese curd ½ gal. water—salted to taste like sea water, heated to 160˚ and maintained there • Using a strainer, submerge cheese curds in water and work with a wooden spoon until…
Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Saffron Potato Fondant Pavés
Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Saffron Potato Fondant Pavés and Glazed Vegetables Recipe courtesy David L. Daniot, MBA, CEC, Executive Chef, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Grosse Pointe, Mich. For the Brine: 2 cups apple cider 1 tbsp. honey 1 clove garlic, minced 2 ea. shallot, sliced ½ tsp. black pepper, cracked ½ tsp. ginger, fresh, chopped 2 tbsp.…