London Chop House Reopens

The London Chop House in downtown Detroit reopened about a year ago after closing in 1991 and has kept much of its original feel. Featuring live music and a cigar lounge, the London Chop House is drawing patrons from beyond the metro Detroit area. CLICK ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE, START SLIDESHOW

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The entrance to the London Chop House in downtown Detroit features valet parking. The restaurant, which reopened about a year ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge London Chop House on January 30, 1990. DETROIT NEWS PHOTO ARCHIVE

Enlarge London Chop House on March 2 1969. DETROIT NEWS PHOTO ARCHIVE

Enlarge London Chop House on December 19, 1995. DETROIT NEWS PHOTO ARCHIVE

Enlarge London Chop House July 31, 1964. DETROIT NEWS PHOTO ARCHIVE

Enlarge London Chop House Chef Vladimir Reitmaier puts finishing touch to Steak Madagasdar, November 1976. DETROIT NEWS PHOTO ARCHIVE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo George Silva, of Toronto, left, and Maria Starrs, of Fenton, Mich., take in a meal together. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The steak tartare with a lemon water is one of the featured items at the London Chop House. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Executive chef Robert Scherer slices a steak. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Executive chef Robert Scherer, right, slices a steak. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Nicole New, of Detroit, center, sings with the Scott Gwinell Trio. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Manager Igor Noveski, right, holds open the door for Levi and Nicolena Stubbs, of Detroit, as they enter the cigar lounge. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Fred Lauck, of Milford, Mich., left, and his son Valentine Lauck, of South Lyon, Mich., center, toast with friends while ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Nicolena, left, and Levi Stubbs, of Detroit, relax in the cigar lounge Friday evening at the London Chop House in ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Bryan Gill, of Fenton, Mich., left, talks with Robin Kingsley, of Livonia, Mich., center, over dinner and drinks. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Nicole New, of Detroit, center, sings with the Scott Gwinell Trio. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH