The last time I was at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House was in 2018 when they were building a new Visitor Center. It opened in May 2021, but I'm just now getting around to going for a visit. My girlfriend, Lori, picked me up yesterday [Thursday] at 11:00 a.m. and we traveled the 11 miles to the destination.
It's been wet, dreary weather in southeastern Michigan the past few days, but the rain and overcast skies didn't dampen our spirits.
Beautiful new Visitor Center - much larger than the old one.
Lobby with Edsel & Eleanor's portraits above the fire place.
Entrance to the new Continental Restaurant. The name of the former restaurant was Cotswold Cafe, in keeping with the architecture of the mansion. Guess they decided to go with an automotive name this time since it was Edsel's vision for the Lincoln Continental.
Interior of restaurant. When we arrived there were hardly any guests dining, but by the time we left almost every table was filled.
We both ordered the Maurice Salad with a Popover and Cinnamon Butter. Their tea source is Tea Forte and I ordered Herbal Citrus Mint. I had just had a Maurice Salad the day before, but I wanted to see how their's was prepared. It's not surprising a Maurice Salad is on their menu because Eleanor Ford was the niece of J.L. Hudson, founder of the iconic department store, and the salad was the store's signature dish. It was a bit on the sparse side - almost like Macy's Lakeshore Grill's half salad, but it was good.
~ My girlfriend, Lori ~
I don't have any details yet, but there will be a tea celebrating Eleanor's 126th birthday on June 5th [her actual b-day is June 6th]. Details will be on the website the first part of April. That's a Sunday, so I hope I can attend.
This looks like a lovely place to visit, I'm glad it is close enough for you and Lori to enjoy.
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