SOUTHFIELD 1992 5753 A big specialty is party trays with Sunday a day of rest from much hard work. (43) ROYAL OAK Continued from Page R31 From Nick Sorise and John Reaser and the staff of 744 755 W. Big Beaver, Concourse Top of Troy Bldg. 362-1262 tention, but as regular cus- tomers say, the proof is in the tasting. It's open seven days, Sun.-Thurs. 11-10, Fri. & Sat. 11-11. (45) 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. (45) Wishing Our Customers and Friends A Happy and Healthy New Year 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. (43) Wishing All Our Friends and Patrons A Healthy, Happy and Prosperous New Year OLIVER1O'S For The Fall and Holiday Season, We Are Taking Reservations, 3832 N. Woodward Ave. • Royal Oak • 549-3344 Os Epicurean CL11,Si11C, Wish Its Customers & Friends A Very Healthy and Hoppy New Year Think of Us For Your Next Affair WE CAN'T RUN ON EMPTY: GATE BLOOD Heart. ..Smart! Food Available For Complete Corry-Out The Boardwalk 6887 Orchard Lake Rd. 559-0110 `7 ■ 17•11111i, R38 THE JEWISH NEWS (43) 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. (45) 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. (43) The Bright Idea: Give a Gift Subscription a 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. American Red Cross 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. 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. (43) 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. (43) •-=, 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. (17) 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. (43) 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. (43) 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. (43) 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 Continued on Page R40