* * SOUTHFIELD SOUTHFIELD 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. (45) 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. (19) NOVI Victor's, 4331 7 Grand River, Novi, 349-1438. Here's a restau- rant where the owner is proud to have his name attached. Vic- tor Casis presents a unique din- ing experience with casual warmth. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Satur- day, its diversified menu in- cludes health conscious items. Banquet facilities are available for up to 100 persons, and live piano entertainment is a Friday and Saturday evening feature. (8) * OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10-1/2 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. (45) 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. (7) 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. (45) 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 1,500 pounds a week. (45) * 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. (47) 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. (47) Alia's, 27167 Greenfield, Southfield, 559-8222. A good family restaurant serving Amer- 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 many people have discovered when visiting Bangkok Club. (45) Dimitri's 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. (47) 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. (45) Gateway Deli, 21754 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. (45) 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. (45) 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. (45) 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. WHY YOL R PARTY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE LS. Whatever occasion you're planning, we'll customize all our banquet services to meet your needs and budget. Ask us for more information. 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- clude soup and salad bar at the table. (45) BUSINESS MEETINGS SPORTS BANQUETS Pearl City, 27522 Northwest- ern Hwy. at 11 Mile between Lahser and Telegraph, South- field, 354-3700. Since selecting 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. (45) 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. (45) 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. (45) Shield's Pizzeria Restaurant, 25101 Telegraph, Southfield, 356-2720. Selected by Channel 2 as "The Best Pizza In Michi- gan," Shield's also features homemade pasta dishes, burg- ers, salads and sandwiches. Taste the variety of square deep dish pizzas include specialty pizzas and "build your own" while relaxing in the friendly, comfortable atmosphere at its four locations in Metropolitan Detroit. (22) 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. (45) Continued on Page 82 REHEARSAL. DINNERS HOLIDAY BANQUETS SPECIAL OCCASIONS. 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