Mid-East Eats
Welcome Back: New La Shish Remains Dearborn Classic
The New La Shish on Michigan Avenue focuses on resurrecting everything memorable about its namesake.
Upon entering the New La Shish at 12918 Michigan Ave., there is a sticker proclaiming La Shish as an AOL "Best of" choice in 2005. Magazine covers from years ago adorn the walls. Most people don't recall awards La Shish won five years ago; however, they do remember the food. One of the most comforting things for former La Shish patrons is the menu. The "new" menu is the old menu and not just the items, the entire menu—down to the font and pictures—is exactly the same. First and foremost, the fondest La Shish memory for most people is the bread. Hot out of the oven, fluffy, just a little charred and chewy bread that is brought to the table as you are seated. Don't worry, the bread is still as stellar as it ever was except now a bowl of …
