* 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, * 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) * 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 * 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) * 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- Continued on Page R38 October 21 - November 8 Preview Performances Begin October 14 AARON DE ROY THEATRE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 6600 W. Maple Rd. • W. 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