Faisal Ali
Detroit's two most famous Coney Islands in downtown Detroit-- American and Lafayette -- have attracted some pretty interesting folks over the years, from celebrities to cops to federal judges to people in wedding parties.
Faisal R. Ali at Lafayette Coney Island, one of the more engaging waiters at the hot dog joint, shares interesting moments in photos posted on his Facebook page.
Ali, featured in a story and video on Deadline Detroit in March, agreed to share some of those photos with Deadline Detroit.
So a horse walks into a Coney Island . . .
Gov. Rick Snyder endorsing Lafayette?
Customer Sarah Derry lighting up the place.
Waiter Faisal Ali likes to show customers his toothpick and fork trick
Here comes the bride.
A musician like Alexander Zonjic cannot live on music alone.
If you dress weird enough you can probably sit anywhere you want.
Mmm. Those hot dogs sure look good.
Sometimes it's a pretty tight fit.
Shouldn't this guy be entitled to the King Tut discount?
As good as any place to celebrate a special occasion.
These guys look like they take the coney experience seriously
Two former Lions, Mikel Leshoure and DeJon Gomes, can't pass on a Coney Island.
The question is: Did the horse get one as well?
Thanksgiving dinner at Lafayette Coney Island
That's a lot of hot dogs.
Whatever happens in Lafayette Coney Island stays in Lafayette Coney Island?
The dog is thinking: "Too bad there's a window here." The owner may be thinking the same thing.
Ahh, the life of Faisal Ali