Steve & Rocky

Steve and Rocky's opened January 18, 1998 in the Novi Town Center Complex facing Grand River Avenue in Novi, Michigan. Steve Allen previously worked at the renowned Golden Mushroom restaurant in Southfield, Michigan. Allen trained under Certified Master Chef Milos Cihelka, the co-owner and chef of the Golden Mushroom. Allen spent a total of 15 year... s at the Golden Mushroom. The first 10 years working directly under the mentorship of Cihelka and eventually taking the reins himself as Executive Chef for 5 years after Chef Milos' retirement. Charles "Chuck", "Rocky", Rachwitz previously worked for the C. A. Muer Restaurant Corporation for 18 years guiding their culinary departments as Corporate Executive Chef and mentor for many future culinarians in the Detroit area. Rocky created, built and established some of today's most successful restaurants for his personal mentor and best friend Chuck Muer until his untimely death. Prior to his death, Muer returned the favor by helping Rocky turn the former Northville Charley's into Rocky's of Northville and helping one of his protegees get a solid start on his own. Steve Allen and Chuck Rachwitz unofficially met while both were members of the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association ACF. Their official meeting was not until years later guided and formerly introduced by Steve's mentor and Rocky's personal hunting friend Chef Milos Cihelka. Rocky, who was already owner of Rocky's of Brighton and Rocky's of Northville wanted to partner in another restaurant with a slightly more upscale menu. Steve Allen always wanted to own his own place. Chef Milos thought that with Rocky's business plan and menu savvy combined with Steve's culinary skills and taste abilities, a great match could be made. In the following weeks, a 3 hour meeting between Steve and Rocky was arranged at Rocky's of Brighton where a proposal was completed and a partnership was formed. Steve & Rocky's is a 7600 square foot free standing structure with ample parking, wheelchair accessible, and close to major ...Read More