Comments on: Danko's Dressing from the Copper Hills, Miami, AZ

By: Ann Harris Wittke

Ann Harris Wittke — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:15:59 +0000

I grew up roaming the Copper Hills. My Dad, Dr. Harris and Mom, Marge, spent countless lunches and dinners there. I remember splashing my hands in the giant shell waterfall and making wishes as I tossed coins in there. My parents played bridge there occasionally with Danko and Maxine..or Danko and whomever was around.
Bridge was a big game back in those days. I learned to play by the time I was 16 and sadly no one I know now plays. During the time the Great White Hope was being filmed in Globe, I was working as a waitress in the restaurant and got to know all the stars, Larry Pernell, James Earl Jones – it was very impressive for a young adult. I remember Mitch Saban in the bar and Helen High at the hotel. What great memories I have of this ICON of the Globe-Miami area. It really saddens me that it is gone.

By: Unforgettable: Danko Gurovich & the Copper Hills | News n Views

Unforgettable: Danko Gurovich & the Copper Hills | News n Views — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 04:05:46 +0000

[...] Danko’s House Dressing at Copper Hills compliments of Danilo Gurovich/ As the Dude Abides Share and Enjoy: [...]

By: Paul Sauerbrey

Paul Sauerbrey — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:17:40 +0000

Thank you for bringing back my dining-memories of dinner at Navarre’s. For many years I have sought this recipe, and one other, for my personal collection. (I am not a commercial venue, but just enjoy entertaining in my home with wonderful one-of-a-kind things to eat.)

Dining at Navarre’s was an event for any of us Phoenicians in the 1960′s, and it was a heart-breaker when they closed their doors.

My final quest is to recover the original recipe for Navarre’s Coq Au Vin. Should this recipe be still lurking around some dark corner somewhere, I’d appreciate a little direction on where I might find it.

Again, thank you so much for sharing with all of us who well remember the days of fine dining in Arizona.

Paul Sauerbrey

By: The “Danko Special” « As the Dude Abides…

The “Danko Special” « As the Dude Abides… — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:23:44 +0000

[...] 8 Sep 09 by Danilo If you’re looking for Danko’s Salad Dressing, it’s here. [...]

By: Danilo

Danilo — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:23:46 +0000

Joe:

Thanks for the kind words, it brought a tear to the eye. I miss the old man more as I walk more miles in his shoes, that’s for sure (although I’m sure that he’d kill me over my motorcycle habit). I hope you enjoy the recipe and feel free to share it with anyone. I haven’t been back to the area in a couple of years now; it had changed too much for me the last time.

You can pine for the “good ‘ol days”, but it doesn’t mean you’ll ever get them. I miss that unique period of time in the Globe-Miami area very much. I could go on and on. Hope you’re well, please give my fond regards to whomever’s left, and raise a glass to the absent friends.

By: Joe Albo

Joe Albo — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:00:29 +0000

During the mid 1980s & until Danko sold the Copper Hills, I had lunch on Mondays with Fito Trujillo & Bob Casillas (Supervisors), Phil Sawaia (Sunset Lounge), Tom Anderson (Arizona Silver Belt), a couple of others & Danko when he had time. If I had a salad I always ordered Danko’s dressing. When my wife & I had dinner at the Copper Hills, it was always Danko’s dressing on a salad & bread pudding for dessert.
I went to Danko’s memorial service in Scottsdale after his death, & listened fondly to rememberances of a truly unique man & personality. Danko was a big part of a remarkable period in Gila County history. What a hole a passionate and compassionate man’s passing has left in the heart of the Miami-Globe area.
Joe Albo Jr.