The entrance to the London Chop House in downtown Detroit features valet parking. The restaurant, which reopened about a year ago after closing in 1991, has kept much of its original feel.
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London Chop House on January 30, 1990.
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London Chop House on March 2 1969.
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London Chop House on December 19, 1995.
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London Chop House July 31, 1964.
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London Chop House Chef Vladimir Reitmaier puts finishing touch to Steak Madagasdar, November 1976.
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George Silva, of Toronto, left, and Maria Starrs, of Fenton, Mich., take in a meal together.
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The steak tartare with a lemon water is one of the featured items at the London Chop House.
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Executive chef Robert Scherer slices a steak.
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Executive chef Robert Scherer, right, slices a steak.
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Nicole New, of Detroit, center, sings with the Scott Gwinell Trio.
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Manager Igor Noveski, right, holds open the door for Levi and Nicolena Stubbs, of Detroit, as they enter the cigar lounge.
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Fred Lauck, of Milford, Mich., left, and his son Valentine Lauck, of South Lyon, Mich., center, toast with friends while celebrating Valentine's birthday.
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Nicolena, left, and Levi Stubbs, of Detroit, relax in the cigar lounge Friday evening at the London Chop House in downtown Detroit.
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Bryan Gill, of Fenton, Mich., left, talks with Robin Kingsley, of Livonia, Mich., center, over dinner and drinks.
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Nicole New, of Detroit, center, sings with the Scott Gwinell Trio.
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