wite lk Dining Guide C- AMERICAN AMERICAN * ANN ARBOR "Our number one goal at Alban's is to make sure you have a truly enjoyable meal each time you visit with us." Polo Club, Ann Arbor Hilton, 610 Hilton Blvd., Ann Arbor, 761-7800. Casual, sophisti- cated dining is seven days a week at this delightful French and American culinary stand- out. Chef Jerry Roach's imagi- native creations are giving people much to talk about with fine presentations of a well pre- pared menu with interesting dishes. Owners Barbara and Josef Herzig enjoy satisfying people at special private party occasions. Piano entertainment is Fridays and Saturdays. (49) STEAKS ON THE HEARTH CHOICE... STEAKS, CHOPS, SEAFOOD Reservations (313) 538-4688 YOUR COMPLETE PARTY OUTFITTERS Gracious Dining and Off Premise Catering 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham 258-5788 Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 CAFE Big Beaver at Coolidge, Troy 649-1348 A Unique Restaurant Corp. Restaurant Lunch • Dinner • After Dinner STEAKS • SEAFOOD • CHICKEN • SANDWICHES Joseph's Banquet Facilities up to 50 Dining Your Choice of 2 Sized Portions Pianist Fri. & Sat. — Carry Out Available Open Sundays 3pm-8pm 399-6750 2555 Twelve Mile Road, Berkley DOUG'S BODY SHOP Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (New Year's Eve) NORMA JEAN BELL & THE ALL STARS Dine In Our Antique Cars • Private Parties 22061 Woodward, Ferndale 398-1940 - Cocktails Catered Outdoor Barbeques - 24201 West 7 Mile Rd. At Telegraph • Valet Parking JARDIN Enjoy the garden-like atmosphere in the elegance of Somerset Collection MUCK THE RESTAURANT LISTING IS A WEEKLY DINING GUIDE ADVERTISING FEATURE Birmingham's Ageless Favorite Bottle & Basket •oleiconie *4 i•4 MCVEE' S GOOD FOOD GOOD SPORTS GO TOGETHER Every Day We Feature 'TERRIFIC FOOD AT LOW PRICES Fresh Fish Daily 23380 Telegraph South of 10 Mile Rd • Southfield (313). 352-8243 Morel's Gait 4144st Vel Mahe 2ftwaPaizhtSpeciaLi "A Leader of the State's Dining Scene" Detroit Monthly Reservations (313) 642 - 1094 EMBASSY SUITES"' FINEST CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 30100 Telegraph Rd. Bingham Farms A Unique Restaurant Corp. Restaurant Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Featuring a carving station with Roast beef and tender- loin, waffle, omelette and pasta. Lox and smoked fish, hot entrees and salads, and a sumptuous display of pastries and desserts. Adults $15.95 Seniors $13.95 Under 12 $7.95 RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 350-2000 28100 Franklin Road, Southfield tite.-FaxuAi ifWt ID IES ClUID ID II IS EU It's Prime Time For Value .. . All You Can Eat -440tat. PRIME RIB DINNER Invites you to enjoy dinner in a Warm, Friendly Atmosphere Choice meats & Fresh Fish Daily • All Fresh Fruit Pies Banquet Facilities • Hammond Organ Fri. & Sat. 6-10 1128 East Nine Mile, Hazel Park 541-2132 Sunday Thru Thursday 5 10.95 Indulge yourself in this favorite dinner. Complete with our famous soup, salad and garden buffet. Reservations Suggested 879-2100 Northfield Hilton Crooks Road at 1-75, Troy [ - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FEATURING SPASTIANs FRESH FISH DAILY Family Casual Dining Banquet Facilities Carry-Out Available Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road Dining Guide GRILL 851-8222 •4 For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin, Art Shafer or your account representative at (313) 354-6060 AA Come to the Somerset Collection for PIZZA, PASTA AND ECLECTIC AMERICAN CUISINE Reservations (313) 649-6625 Big Beaver at Coolidge, Troy A Unique Restaurant Corp. Restaurant AUBURN HILLS Taste of Thailand, 2755 Uni- versity, Auburn Hills, 373-4422. The many dishes that are not so frequently encountered make this spot one of the more interesting Thai restaurants lo- cally. Taste of Thailand's dis- tinctive appetizers include yum apple a wonderfully textured salad. Some main dishes de- parting from the tried-and true are Songkhla grilled and mari- nated half chicken .Table set- tings offer big white linen napkins. (45) * BERKLEY Chuck Joseph's, 2555 Twelve Mile Rd., Berkley, 399-6750. 25 years ago, Chuck and Dorothy Joseph opened their popular restaurant at that time on Grand River, featuring steaks and chops. Chuck passed away and Dorothy has been the sole own- er and operator in carrying on the fine quality tradition she and Chuck maintained for din- ing goodness. However, today it is much more than steaks and chops, with seafood, chicken and sandwiches being wanted items on its menu. (43) Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 548-3650. Two brothers, Mike and Al Bsharah, have vaulted Sila into a top family Italian restaurant and pizzeria. Its piz- za can be gotten square or round, plus ribs, chicken, fish, salads, pasta and other family delights that include the big sell- ing chicken parmigiana. Daily lunch and dinner specials are 7 days a week and private ban- quet space is available. (32) * BINGHAM FARMS Deli Unique, 30100 Telegraph Rd., bet. 12 & 13 Mile, Bingham Farms, 967-3999. This is an- other Unique Restaurant Corp. operation that features unique menu selections for a deli- catessen. Pastries baked on the spot and salads combine with Unique's noted sour cream cake with tray catering taking a top priority for all occasions. It is lo- cated next to Morels in the Bing- ham Office Bldg. (32) Morels, A Michigan Bistro, 30100 Telegraph Rd., Bingham Farms, 642-1094. Morels is rat- ed as one of Michigan's finest restaurants. Chef Tim Cikra cre- ates four star Michigan cuisine at this setting surrounding an