The D'Annas are definitely connected, and more than likely made, in the Detroit family. Their Uncle was Anthony "Tony Cars" D'Anna, a former big time Capo in the family. Tony Cars got his nickname because he had deep connections to Big 3 executives/employees and union reps. He also owned Ford/Lincoln dealerships. He was from Terrasini.
The D'Anna brothers have been in Michigan since the late 80's early 90's. Giuseppe "Joe the Hood" D'Anna, has reportedly been put in charge of the zips in the metro area. There are a lot of recent Sicilian immigrants that live in Northern Macomb County (Shelby Township, where Tirami Su is at, and Macomb TWP), and across the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario. Windsor has a true Little Italy, where the Detroit area really doesn't.
And no real wiseguy affiliated with the Detroit family would be hanging out in the open at Tirami Su today. It's now a well known labeled mob connected business. An incentive for these guys NOT to hangout there.
If you want to go to a restaurant in the area that is connected and frequented by area mobsters, go to Luciano's on Garfield in Clinton Township. There was a recent gambling bust that took place there. Card games and bookmaking out of the restaurant. I believe it was a Michigan State Police bust.
Last edited by Pedasso; 01/26/14 12:57 PM.