* FARMINGTON HILLS * FARMINGTON HILLS Buddy's Pizza, 31646 North- western Hwy., Farmington Hills, 855-4604. Among the fastest growing chains in the midwest, Buddy's Pizza now has six sit- down and three carry-out loca- tions. Although Buddy's is highly ranked for its award-win- ning pizza, the menu is widely diversified with turkey burgers, chargrilled chicken, Caesar sal- ad, pasta crab salad, stuffed potato skins, meat balls, pasta, etc. (36) 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. (36) Cafe Cortina, 3071 5 W. Ten Mile, Farmington Hills, 474- 3033. Proprietors Adriano and Rina Tonon from the Veneto re- gion of Italy have been serving their best of Italy cooking for over 16 years in a romantic am- bience accented by a fi repl aced dining room. Receptions, re- hearsals, bar mitzvahs, busi- ness meetings are held in a private garden room with ad- jacent courtyard for appetizers and cocktails. Herbs are grown on the premises. (44) 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. (40) D. Dennisons, 27909 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, 553- 7000. One of the area's finest seafood houses is a low-keyed 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. (s 1) Ginopolis', 27815 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. (36) 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. (43) 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. (36) 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. (44) 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 traditional Jew- ish dishes made fresh daily using only kosher products. (36) 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. (36) HAZEL PARK Farm House, 1128 E. 9 Mile Rd., Hazel Park, 541-2132. Homemade goodness almost sums up the description of Farm House, which has been satisfying people for so many years. Ifs 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. (46) * 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. (51) * 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 elab- ,Dining NOVI orate offerings with their imag- inative style of preparation which have proven delightful palate-pleasers. (47) 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. (0) dite#A111 Guide SEAFOOD ( Oulth Nieriwether's presents The 9th Annual Whitefish Festival EMPEROR'S ROYAL WHITEFISH * TEXAS BBQ WHITEFISH OAK PARK BAYOU BLACKENED WHITEFISH 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- orful 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. (36) SPA STEAMED WHI"IEFISH U.P. POTATO ENCRUSTED WHITEFISH "SIMPLY GREAT" BROILED WHITEFISH CHEF ROCKY'S WALNUT WHITEFISH OCTOBER 1ST TO NOVEMBER 15TH Meriwether's • Southfield, MI • (313)358-1310 Also available at these fine Chuck Muer restaurants MAGNUM & MUER'S 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. (36) Farmington Hills, MI (313)478-2010 West Bloomfield, MI (313)855-5584 THAI 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. (36) fish steaks THAI CUISINE, A UNIQUE DIIVING EXPERIENCE RATED *** DE.FROIT 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 3303 Rochester Road in Troy Point Plaza (1 block north of Big Beaver) * 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. 11-11. (38) Oliverio's, 3832 N. Wood- ward, Royal Oak, 549-3344. A restaurant with a flair for the more dramatic type of North- em 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. (37) Taste of Thailand _FINE THAI CUISINE RATED *** DE'l ROTT 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 C CATERING Reserve our restaurant for your business or party Auburn Crossing Ctr. 2755 University - East 1-75 University Exit Auburn Hills 313 373-4422 - WATERFRONT * SOUTHFIELD Alia's, 27167 Greenfield, Southfield, 559-8222. 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