r Deli Unique RWSKAW 25290 GREENFIELD North of 10 Mile Rd. ORCHARD MALL, Orchard Lake Rd. at Maple .411 ■ Gourmet Oriental-American Food Whole Maine Lobster Caeser Salad Cocktails I BENJI PEARLMAN is spending most of his time these days at new spot he recently opened . . . completely opposite of his Benji's Seafood in Cass Lake . . . being run by wife, Lois . . . His new spot is called Tug's Bar & Grille on Elizabeth Lake Road., west of Telegraph, serving hambur- gers, etc. JOHN FINCH, holding sway as PR director for Opera Pacific before returning to Michigan Opera Theater, writes about OP launching its premiere season Feb. 11 at the new Orange County Perform- ing Arts Center . . . It is West Coast premiere of George Ger- shwin's Porgy and Bess for a limited run of 11 performances through Sunday. PREMIERE GALA Opera Ball by Michigan Opera Thea- ter is May 2 at Stroh River Place . . . Black-tie benefit pre- cedes launching of MOT's new spring International Grand Opera series opening May 9 at Masonic Temple . . . Stroh Brewery and River Place Prop- erties will provide top under- writing. for MOT'S first major fundraising event . . . It'll have Johnny Trudell orchestra in the spacious Stroh River Place atrium. RESTAURANT with a reputation for fine dining has introduced a spanking new "Go To Health" luncheon menu that caters both to fine dining and healthy dining . . . Restau- rant Duglass and its talented owner/chef Douglas Grech have picked February for its "lunch for heart's sake" menu . . . It is completely cholesterol-free, uses limited sugar, no cream and only stone-ground flours . . . The to- tally healthy menu selections reflect Doug's extensive ex- perience and knowledge as a gourmet chef . . . His "Go To Health" menu is the product of months of research by him. D. DENNISON'S Seafood Tavern on 12 Mile and Orchard Lake Road comes up with a gentle break from tradition .. . a pearl for your valentine .. . Starting at 5 p.m., tomorrow, the first 100 couples who pur- chase a regular order of rawbar oysters, clams or shrimp, will get a free pearl oyster . . . They have been flown in especially for this event and each one is guaranteed to contain a cul- tured pearl of gem quality. LARRY NOZERO on sax has resurfaced at the Trophy Lounge in Haymarket Restau- rant of Troy Hilton Inn, 15 Mile and Stephenson Hwy .. . The Larry Nozero Show runs Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight and Friday- Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. weekly . . . Larry is one of Detroit's premier musicians . . . featured in the Montreaux Continued on next page CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS mimic Carry-Out and Delivery Services I Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 to 10:30 Fri. & Sat. 11:30 to 12 Mid., Sun. 4 to 10 Dexter-Davison—Farmer Jack Shopping Center. VISIT 1967-39991 RIKSHAW ON MAIN STREET AT TEL-12 MALL, Telegraph & 12, OYSTER BAR &GRILLE: MIL A JIM MOP' The Best in Dining CARL' S 29110 Franklin Rd. • Southfield • 357-4442 CHOP HOUSE 833-0700 3020 Grand River Free Parking Nationally known for serving 4-H Prize Blue Ribbon Steak and Chops. Finest Seafood and Liquors. Private Dining Rooms for Banquets and Parties Serving daily from 11:30 — Sunday from 2 p.m. All beef aged in our own coolers NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 4:00 Restaurant AT APPLEGATE SQUARE Southfield Northwestern Hwy. at Inkster Rd. Dining and Cocktails For Dinner Reservations: 353-2757 EARLY DINNER SPECIALS 9:00 p.m. EARLY BIRD MENU 4:00-5:30 p.m. Sundays 4:00-6 p.m. Mon. Thru Sat. CHILDREN'S MENU Served 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Mon. Thru Sat. BROILED FRESH WHITEFISH With raspberry beurre blanc GRILLED PROVIMI CALVES LIVER APPLEGATE With apples and onions PETITE FROG LEGS, Roadhouse Style SAUTEED CHICKEN PECAN With Supreme Sauce Early dinner specials not available Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. All Entrees Include Soup, Salad, Potato, Fresh Vegetables, Bread Basket . . . AND COFFEE, TEA OR MILK Beau jacks Food & Spirits Specializing in one-half pound Ground Rounds, which are highly regarded by sev- eral Detroit publications. Also, fresh seafood daily, entree size salads, and a special menu from American Heart Association (which we were first in Michigan to present). Dress: Casual, Credit Cards: American Ex- press, Diners Club, Master Card and Visa, Open: 6 days, Lunch and Dinner and Sun- day Dinner 4 p.m. til 9:00 p.m. Romance at the Benchmark 11-eat your sweetheart to a romantic repast at the Benchmark on Valentines Day. An extraordinary gourmet menu is being offered from 6 to 11p.m. on Saturday, February 14th. This memorable occasion begins with a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival. There will also be live music, a rose for the lady and more! Reservations are recommended. Call 559-6500 today. Remember the one you love on Valentines Day at Michigan Inn 4108 W. Maple • Birmingham, MI • 1 block W. of Telegraph • 626-2630 16400 J.L. Hudson Drive, Southfield, Michigan 48075 313/559/6500