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FARMINGTON HILLS
secret. D. Dennison's is on a par
with many higher-touted
restaurants whose fish entrees
are a main feature. The fresh
water-farin' creatures that end
up at both its Livonia locale
bring a lot of tasty happiness
to many. (24)
Ginopolis', 2781 5 Middlebelt
Rd., Farmington Hills, 851-
8222. One of Metropolitan De-
troit's favorite celebrity
restaurants, Ginopolis', owned
by brothers Johnny and Peter
Ginopolis, carries on the tradi-
tion of excellence which their
father George always insisted
upon. Seafood, authentic Mont-
gomery Inn ribs and choice se-
lections are Ginopolis' favorites.
A beautiful private room is avail-
able plus off-premise service
for all types of catering. (43)
Ground Round, 30005 Or-
chard Lake Rd., Farmington
Hills, 851-7404. Casual or fam-
ily dining are Ground Round
themes. Sports nuts love the
big screen TV with its late nite
specials and PASS features.
Youngsters watch cartoons in
the dining room and get free
peanuts, balloons and crayons.
Kids "pay-as-you-weigh" every
Tuesday and the family has all-
you-can-eat Pasta Day on Sun-
day. (so)
Marco's Dining, 35275 Grand
River, Village Commons, Farm-
ington, 477-7777. THese are
the same owners who used to
have Rina's of Detroit on Schae-
fer for so many years. The Ital-
ian cooking has always been
good and is considered even
better here with Calamari not-
ed best in Detroit by Detroit
Monthly plus pastas that take
a back seat to very few. Marco's
also specializes in private par-
ties. (H)
Marvin's Marvelous Me-
chanical Museum, 31005
Orchard Lake Rd., 626-5020.
They said Marvin Yagoda was
crazy when he came up with
the idea, but his fun emporium,
with 24 tables for lunch snacks
too, is among few like it in the
nation. Video games, pinball
machines, antique games,
unique posters, artifacts, etc.
including an old-time photo
booth that works, make up this
party favorite where both
youngsters and adults get
equally involved. (43)
Sageo's, 25938 Middlebelt
Road, Farmington Hills, 476-
1750. Another of those good
and clean neighborhood restau-
rants featuring home-style
cooking, fresh seafood and a
variety of dishes at low prices.
Even the cannolis are home-
made in a well diversified menu
for all tastebuds. True family
dining here is nestled at the cor-
ner of a well-trafficed shopping
center. (49)
Vineyard's Taste of Sea-
sons, 32418 Northwestern,
Farmington Hills, 855-9463.
Here is where a one-time party
store has turned into a highly-
popular carry-out and sitdown
restaurant both inside and out-
side. Shirlee Bloom's take-out
and catering for all affairs from
weddings to bar mitzvahs is a
big Vineyard's Taste of Seasons
asset in homes, halls or club-
houses, with all tra-ditional Jew-
ish dishes made fresh daily
using only kosher products. (43)
Wing Hong, 31455 W. 14 Mile,
Farmington Hills, 851-7400.
One side serves Cantonese,
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FARMINGTON HILLS
Szechuan and Mandarin food.
The other, Tokyo Japanese
Steak House, features a Sushi
Bar along with Japanese dishes
for table dining. Wing Hong is
celebrating its 18th anniversary
at this location but over 30
years in the Metropolitan De-
troit area. Daily lunch and din-
ner specials are both Chinese
and Japanese. (43)
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LIVONIA
D. Dennison's Seafood Tav-
ern of Livonia, 37716 W. 6
Mile, Laurel Park Place, Livonia,
464-9030. D. Dennison's has
an established reputation for
moderately-priced seafood
from Florida, Boston and the
Great Lakes. The atmosphere
is lively and informal with a
fresh raw bar and early dining
specials. Also featured are pas-
ta, chicken dishes, salads and
sandwiches, plus a children's
menu. (24)
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.
(6)
JE
JEWISH ENSEMBLE THEATRE
presents
Today I Am
A Fountain Pen
By Israel Horowitz
Directed By Evelyn Orbach
Featuring Broadway Actor
Sol Frieder
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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. (43)
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. (43)
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.
(43)
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ROYAL OAK
Chick-N Ribs, 11 8 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-
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