* * OAK PARK SOUTHFIELD SOUTHFIELD Bread Basket Deli, 1 0-1/2 Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak Park, 968-0022. A favorite of many people for breakfast, lunch, din- ner and after-theater, this has the aura of a modernistic deli- catessen so apparent with col- ortful decor. A children's menu is featured along with party trays. The Bread Basket Deli is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (so) many people have discovered when visiting Bangkok Club. Southfield as his third location, John Wong has captured the dining imagination of many with his moderately-priced Chi- nese food at lunch and dinner. Pearl City Southfield's Sunday buffet, dinner buffet and menu selections offer customers a va- riety of ways in which to dine. It's children's menu is also high- ly received. (so) * Deli & Co., 25290 Greenfield Rd., Oak Park, 968-8000. Peo- ple who want more from a deli than just comed beef pay a visit to Deli & Co. Specialties include chicken Caesar salad, chicken wild rice salad or full dinner spe- cials, plus traditional deli favo- rites. Deli & Co. also specializes in deli trays. Open every day from 11-8. (11) Golden Bowl, 22106 Coolidge at 9 Mile, Oak Park, 398-5502. The knowledge of Chef Frank Eng is widespread in Chinese dining. Golden Bowl is open seven days, Mon.-Thurs. from 11 a.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. serving Szechuan, Man- darin and Cantonese food. Car- ry-out service is available plus banquet facilities. (so) Hoa Kow, 13715 W. 9 Mile, Oak Park, 547-4663. One of Oak Park's pioneers, Hoa Kow is a favorite of people from all walks of life and all parts of the Detroit and Metropolitan areas. Plus Cantonese Szechuan and Mandarin foods, Hoa Kow Oak Park and its second location Hoa Kow West Bloomfield at Crosswinds Mall are famous for their varieties of white fish, sell- ing over 1,000 pounds a week. (50) ROYAL OAK Chick-N Ribs, 118 S. Wood- ward, Royal Oak, 544-1211. Much has been said about this dine in and carry-out restaurant whose specialties of broasted or bar-b-q chicken and bar-b- q ribs have received much at- tention, but as regular customers say, the proof is in the tasting. It's open seven days, Sun.-Thurs. 11-10, Fri. & Sat. 11-11. (52) Oliverio's, 3832 N. Wood- ward, Royal Oak, 549-3344. A restaurant with a flair for the more dramatic type of North- ern Italian cuisine, Oliverio's also features traditional dishes and a fine wine list. Some of Artie Oliverio's dishes are his own in- ventions and copies attempted by others on some. Esquire Magazine has rated it among the area's top 100 restaurants. (51) * SOUTHFIELD Alia's, 27167 Greenfield, Southfield, 559-8222. A good family restaurant serving Amer- ican and Lebanese cuisine, Alia's owners Dania and Ed Farah are proud of their homemade spe- cialties prepared from natural ingredients. It is open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Carry-out of its en- tire menu is available as is off- premise catering. (so) Bangkok Club, 29269 South- field Rd., Southfield Commons, Southfield, 569-1400. Serving authentic Thai food, Bangkok Club is open lunch and dinner for the multitude of people who thoroughly enjoy this fascinat- ing and healthy dining. Service for lunch and dinner is 7 days, but dinner only on Fri., Sat. and Sun. Authentic Thai food brings out an exquisite taste which (50) Dimitrrs Diner, 24977 North- western Hwy., Southfield, 350- 0890. If there's one thing people can't say about Dimitri Syros it's that he doesn't try. With son Nick and daughter-in- law Terri, Dimitri has gone back to his original concept that al- ways proved successful for him — family dining at low prices. The menu at this former Den- ny's includes a lot of daily spe- cials. Dimitri is also big on catering. Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Rd., Southfield, 358-3355. When for- mer owner Pat Archer passed on, people said Excalibur would also go. However, they didn't reckon with Marty Wilk, own- er/chef who has made it one of Metropolitan Detroit's marked- ly popular dining and dancing spots. It's Frank Sinatra's fa- vorite while in the local area. Entertainment is Tues. thru Sat. and complete catering at Ex- calibur plus homes, halls, etc. (50) Gateway Deli, 21 754 W. 11 Mile, Harvard Row, Southfield, 352-4940. A delicatessen man from years back is bossman at Gateway Deli, Lenny Fidler, giv- ing customers a lot of confi- dence in the enjoyment of its traditional homemade Jewish dishes. Gateway serves break- fast, lunch and dinner and is like a meeting place for its clientele. A big specialty is party trays with Sunday a day of rest from much hard work. (so) Gold Coin, 24480 W. 10 Mile in Tel-Ex Plaza, Southfield, 353- 7878. The Gold Coin features Szechuan, Mandarin and Can- tonese dining with complete carry-out available. It is owned by Howard Lew, whose Ming Palace of Northland years back provided him with the needed experience for complete cus- tomer satisfaction. It is open seven days. (so) Jane's Place, 25851 Lahser, Southfield, 354-3640. One of those little spots people hear about with good home cooking and all-around homey atmos- phere for lunch and dinner with a wide variety. Seating is in- doors or on the outdoor patio overlooking a garden with farm- like motif planted and arranged by Owner Jane Kladzyk. Evening specials include dining from all parts of the world. (so) McVee's, 23380 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, 352-8243. One of the local area's oldest restau- rateurs in the point of service owns and operates McVee's. Herman Yagoda uses his vast experience to promote what every customer wants, quality and satisfaction. Moderately- priced lunches and dinners in- cluding fresh fish, are served daily amid a casual and relaxed atmosphere. (24) SPECIAL OF THE WEEK FREE FRUIT PLATTER L__ __ 1 Plaza Deli, 29145 Northwest- ern at 12 Mile, Franklin Shop- ping Plaza, Southfield, 356- 2350. A delicatessen institution in Metropolitan Detroit, Plaza Deli is now even better since being purchased by the Unique Restaurant Corporation. Large sandwiches, innovative salads and a vast array of traditional Jewish cuisine. Plaza's self-ser- vice is great for those in a hur- ry and its outdoor dining is a big favorite for alfresco lovers. WITH EVERY TRAY MEAT OR DAIRY • Expires 8-13-92 • With Coupon Only LET SHIRLEE BLOOM CATER YOUR NEXT AFFAIR • Wedding • Bar Mitzvah • Bat Mitzvah • Shower • Sweet 16 • Anniversary • Birthday IN YOUR HOME, HALL OR CLUBHOUSE (50) Sero's, 29221 Northwestern Hwy., Franklin Shopping Plaza, Southfield, 358-2353. Since tak- ing over the spot previously oc- cupied by Healthy Jones a number of years ago, Sero's has been doing a gangbusters job serving the public 7 days a week with a wide choice of dishes at affordable prices. Its weekly dinner specials have become big people watcher at- tention-getters. Breakfast and lunch specials are also high in customer popularity. (so) Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 352-7377. This is one of Michigan's largest del- icatessen carry-out operations, but you wouldn't know it from the size. And everything is homemade, tole slaw, potato salad, chicken salad, tuna sal- ad, egg salad and much more. Star cooks its own corned beef and pastrami, and the 7-day op- eration includes a major spe- cialty— beautiful tray catering. Mc7076N f ALL SHIRLEE BLOOM TRADITIONAL JEWISH DISHES ARE MADE FRESH DAILY USING ONLY KOSHER PRODUCTS. 1 GIFT BASKETS and PARTY TRAYS mmilmin VISA 32418 Northwestern, Bet. Middlebelt & 14 1855-9463 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * (50) Restaurant * TROY 6066 W. MAPLE, West of Orchard Lake Rd. Cafe Jardin, 2815 W. Big Beaver, Somerset Collection, Troy, 649-1359. The Cafe Jardin occupies the center of things among the Somerset Collection. Creative sandwiches, salads, pastas and many choice desserts are served in the gar- den-like atmosphere which shoppers have found so gra- ciously appealing. It is another fine Unique Restaurant Corpo- ration unit. (52) Capraro's Italian Den, 1477 John R, Troy, 588-6000. Fine American and Italian cuisine is served for lunch and dinner at reasonable prices. People enjoy the menu variety from pizza to fish and chips to BBQ chicken, to spaghetti with meat sauce to traditional Italian favorites to king crab legs and many oth- er items. Capraro's Italian Den has cocktails and is open 7 days. (so) CARRY-OUT DEPT. "Zs Mountain Jack's, 26855 Greenfield Rd., Southfield, 557- 0570. Noted for serving excel- ent prime rib, Mountain Jack's Southfield also presents a wide- ly diversified menu for diners with discriminating taste, in- cluding steak, chicken or seafood. It is one of the few places where entrees also in- dude soup and salad bar at the table. (so) Nicky's, 755 W. Big Beaver, Top of Troy Bldg. concourse, Troy, 362-1262. This is anoth- er of those "taken-for-granted" types of places, but Nicky's at lunch and dinner is considered by many among the best buys around with fine American con- temporary cuisine for lunch 11 a.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. Owners Nick Sorise and John Reaser provide entertainment for dancing Tues. thru Sat. Ban- quet facilities are available. (so) Pearl City, 27522 Northwest- ern Hwy. at 11 Mile between Lahser and Telegraph, South- field, 354-3700. Since selecting Orchid Cafe, 3303 Rochester Rd., Troy Point Plaza, Troy. Tra- ditional Thai dishes with a Continued on Page 77 ( F Featuring ■) 851-6577 E) I It /g • Pizza • Ribs • Greek Salads • Lasagna • Chicken • Sandwiches • Etc. • I COUPON I IcouPONI $2 OFF $2 OFF FOR 2 GREEK SALAD LARGE BABY BACK RIBS ' • GREEK SALAD • BAG OF BREAD STICKS CARRY-OUT LOCATION ONLY JN_I Expires Aug. 20, 1992 CARRY-OUT LOCATION ONLY JLI tExpires Aug. 20, 1992 ■■•■■ 1.1.• ■•■■••■■■• ■■■■■......■■•■ sage Family Dining 25938 Middlebelt Rd. at 11 Mile Rd. in the Mid•11 Plaza Farmington Hills I WE SERVE BEER & WINE 1476.1750 DINNER FOR 2 CHICKEN MARSALA L INCLUDES: • MUST PRESENT COUPON • No IUBSTITUTIONS • SOUP OR SALAD • CHOICE OF POTATO • RICE PUDDING OR JELLO • COFFEE OR TEA • BREAD BASKET Expires 8 13 92 - $1 0195 7 OPEN 7 DAYS MON. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. TUES.-SAT. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. SUN. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mos•oCarci - THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 73