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) Buddy's Pi: western 646 North- rte ^ nington he fastest •:e midwest, has six sit- y-out loca- uddv's is , •, sal- :fed • Ten 474- .) and ' -veto re- sr. serving cooking for romantic am- oy a fireplaced Zeceptions, re- litzvahs, busi- s are held in a ,om with ad- - appetizers .; are grown rd '3- st ed par ,:ted trees fresh tures i.,;at end ivonia locale ty happiness , !7815 Middlebelt '-)ri Hills, 851- .tropolitan De- -.rite celebrity inopoliss, owned • and Peter , on the tradi- - _ father George alway.....,ited upon. Seafood, authentic Mont- gomery Inn ribs ano,.• •Te Se- lections are Ginopolis' favorites. A beautiful private room. -avail- able plus off-premise,;7:yice for all types of cateri%„_.. . Ground Round, . 7 's ;- chard Lake Rd., F, or Hills, 851-7404. Cast. -- `- im= ily dining are Grount. themes. Sports nuts i the big screen TV with its 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. (44) Marvin's Marvelous Me- chanical Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Rd., 626-5020. * 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) * 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) * 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 an d 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 P itat West Bloomfield, MI (313)855-5584 Southfield, MI (313)358-1310 * 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) * 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) Continued on Page 94 cr PIZZA! PIZZA! PIZZA! ay\ 10 0 ' -cook Key Largo listened and our kitchen crew developed the best recipe in DEEP DISH and THIN ROUND pizzas from $4.95 each PASTA! PASTA! PASTA! The finest NEW recipes, prepared invididually and priced from $7.95 Wednesday, November 25th 6 PM Jamaican-Me-Crazy Party Steel Drum Band • Caribbean Hors d'Oeuvres 142 E. 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