FARMINGTON HILLS
Boneyard, 31006 Orchard
Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, 851-
7000. This is the third location
of a popular mini-chain. All
serve a specialized style of bar-
b-q ribs with a private recipe
sauce. The bar-b-q chicken can
be gotten skinless on request.
Boneyard in Farmington Hills
serves cocktails with luncheon
specials. Its other locales are
Detroit and Livonia. (45)
Brass Pointe, 24234 Orchard
Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, 476-
1377. Cleanliness and service
are ranked high here where
broasted and bar-b-q chicken,
the latter with or without skin,
are kings of the hill. Bar-b-q ribs
are also a big favorite. Owners
Danny and Bob are proud of
their food's consistency, the
same day in and day out. This
very important dining asset is
one that brings customers back
for more. (47)
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big screen TV with its
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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. (44)
Marvin's Marvelous Me-
chanical Museum, 31005
Orchard Lake Rd., 626-5020.
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FARMINGTON HILLS
LIVONIA
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. (37)
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. (is)
Matt Brady's, 38123 W. 10
Mile in the Holiday Inn, Farm-
ington Hills, 478-7780. This is
Matt Brady's second location,
the first one being in Beverly
Hills. Emphasis is put on the
burgers at both locales with
people given a chance to taste
the award-winning burgers at
its two-for-one offerings on Sat-
urdays and Sundays, noon to 4
p.m. The Farmington Hills lo-
cation is also big on catering for
up to 300. (45)
Peacock Cafe & Grill, 25938
Middlebelt Road, Farmington
Hills, 476-1750. This is the for-
mer Sageo's, another of those
good and clean neighborhood
restaurants that feature home-
style cooking, fresh seafood
and a variety of dishes at low
prices. Even the cannolis are
homemade in a new and well
diversified menu for all taste-
buds. True family dining here
is nestled at the corner of a well-
trafficed shopping center. (37)
Sitar, 29550 Grand River,
Farmington Hills, 477-9000.
Lovers of Indian dining have
found Sitar to be a choice se-
lection. The diversified foods of
India are prepared as the guests
enjoy them, mild, medium or
hot. Indian beers and exotic
drinks do much to complement
the specialized taste offerings.
Foods of India present an ex-
citing and joyous adventure in
eating. (41)
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. (37)
Wing Hong, 31455 W. 14 Mile,
Farmington Hills, 851-7400.
One side serves Cantonese,
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. (37)
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HAZEL PARK
Farm House, 1128 E. 9 Mile
Rd., Hazel Park, 541-2132.
Homerhade goodness almost
surd` up the description of
Farni House, which has been
satisfying people for so many
years. It's amazing how the con-
sistent goodness of American
and European dishes from orig-
inal recipes continues to satisfy
with consistent regularity. Ser-
vice is admirable, meals big and
prices low. In the true standard
of family dining, Farm House
also has a children's menu. (47)
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NOVI
Ah Wok, 41563 W. 10 Mile Rd.,
Novi Plaza, Novi, 349-9260.
Rated among the top gourmet
Chinese restaurants in this area,
Ah Wok is also still a big favorite
on standard traditional dining.
For years, adventurous cus-
tomers have enjoyed the
elaborte offerings with their
imaginative style of preparation
whit have proven delightful
palate-pleasers. (48)
SEAFOOD
MAGNUM & MUER'S
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fish
presents
The 9th Annual Whitefish Festival
EMPEROR'S ROYAL WHITEFISH
TEXAS BBQ WHITEFISH
BAYOU BLACKENED WHITEFISH
SPA STEAMED WHITEFISH
U.P. POTATO ENCRUSTED WHITEFISH
"SIMPLY GREAT" BROILED WHITEFISH
Victor's, 43317 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.
(1)
CHEF ROCKY'S WALNUT WHITEFISH
OCTOBER 1ST TO NOVEMBER 15TH
Magnum & Muer's • Farmington Hills, MI • (313)478-2010
Also available at these fine Chuck Muer restaurants
Muds Mae&
Ateriwether's
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West Bloomfield, MI
(313)855-5584
Southfield, MI
(313)358-1310
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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. (37)
THAI CUISINE, A UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE
RATED *** DETROIT FREE PRESS
Chicken • Seafood • Beef • Pork
Thai BarBeque • Vegetarian Dishes
DINE-IN • CARRY OUT • DOOR 2 DOOR • CATERING
Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11-3; Dinner: Mon.-Sat 3-9
(313) 524-1944
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. (37)
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.
3303 Rochester Road in Troy Point Plaza (1 block north of Big Beaver)
Taste of Thailand
FINE THAI CUISINE
RATED *** DETROIT NEWS & FREE PRESS
"Taste of Thailand certainly ranks as one of
the best Thai spots in the metro area."
Molly Abraham
SATURDAY LUNCH SPECIALS
LUNCH:
Mon.-Sat. 11-2
DINNER:
Mon.-Thurs. 4:30-9:00
Fri., Sat. 4:30-9:30
CATERING
Reserve our
restaurant for your
business or party
Auburn Crossing Ctr.
2755 University - East
1-75 University Exit
Auburn Hills
313 - 373-4422
(37)
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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. 1 1-1 1. (39)
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