* TROY occupies the center of things among the Somerset Collection. Creative sandwiches, salads, pastas and many choice desserts are served in the gar- den-like atmosphere which shoppers have found so gra- ciously appealing. It is another fine Unique Restaurant Corpo- ration unit. (31) Capraro's Italian Den, 1477 John R, Troy, 588-6000. Fine American and Italian cuisine is served for lunch and dinner at reasonable prices. People enjoy the menu variety from pizza to fish and chips to BBQ chicken, to spaghetti with meat sauce to traditional Italian favorites to king crab legs and many oth- er items. Capraro's Italian Den has cocktails and is open 7 days. (31) Charley's Crab, 5498 Crooks Rd., Troy, 879-7060. Its dining room was once the beautiful great room of an auto baron's Grosse Pointe mansion, sheer elegance, and the true concept of Chuck Muer seafood cuisine is highly exemplified here. But don't think for a moment that this is all, just seafood. Charley's Crab's menu, although highly fish oriented, also includes dish- es to delight other palates. (40) The Desoto Diner, Northfield Hilton, 5500 Crooks Rd., Troy, 879-2100. A diner solely in its name, Desota serves up tasty fare such as steaks, chops, pas- ta and seafood. All are com- plemented with a salad buffet that includes over 50 toppings, fresh made soups and breads at decent prices nowadays. It is open daily for lunch and dinner and Sunday brunch. (4) Nicky's, 755 W. Big Beaver, Top of Troy Bldg. concourse, Troy, 362-1262. This is anoth- er of those "taken-for-granted" types of places, but Nicky's at lunch and dinner is considered by many among the best buys around with fine American con- temporary cuisine for lunch 11 a.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. Owners Nick Sorise and John Reaser provide entertainment for dancing Tues. thru Sat. Ban- quet facilities are available. (30) Orchid Cafe, 3303 Rochester Rd., Troy Point Plaza, Troy. Tra- ditional Thai dishes with a pleasant atmosphere are fea- tured in this Far Eastern restau- rant of popularity. Ratings include 3 stars by Detroit Free Press and among the top ten newest restaurant in metropol- itan area by Detroit Monthly. It is open Mon.,-Sat., lunch 11-3 and dinner 3-9. Popular chick- en, seafood, beef, etc., also in- clude barbeque and vegetarian dishes. (31) Sebastian's Grill, 2745 W. Big Beaver in the Somerset Collec- tion, Troy, 649-6625. Bistro comes alive at one of Troy's finest restaurants. Eclectic cui- sine features unique appetiz- ers, pizza, pasta, fresh fish, prime beef and multiple wild mushroom preparations. Sun- day Brunch at Sebastian's Grill is talked of as a special treat. Facilities available for showers and small parties. (31) * WALLED LAKE Key Largo, 142 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake, 669-14441. A Northwest premiere in water- front dining, experiences at Key Largo include a lot of tropical * WALLED LAKE BliBriailiMelli fun. A large menu that features new pastas, pizzas, ribs, sand- wiches, salads and daily fresh fish specials at both lunch from 11 a.m. to dinner at 4 p.m. Its banquet room is available for all events. (7) * WEST BLOOMFIELD Deli Unique, Orchard Lake Rd. at 15 Mile, West Bloomfield, West Bloomfield Plaza, 737- 3890. More than just a deli, the two Deli Unique locations at West Bloomfield and Bingham Farms offer salads, housebaked pastries, unique dinners and its famous sour cream cake. Unique is noted to take basic "deli" and make it special. For catering needs there are few who can compete with the trays from Deli Unique. (31) Golden Phoenix, 6257 Or- chard Lake Rd., Sugar Tree Shopping Center, West Bloom- field, 855-3570. One of the newest Chinese restaurants to open within the past year, Gold- en Phoenix had previously been a long-time favorite on Maple Rd. and Telegraph prior to mov- ing to this locale. Cantonese, Szechuan and American food is available for dining in and car- ry-out. (31) Ming Dynasty, 5586 Drake Rd. at Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, 661-1500. Harold Hom, owner of Ming Dynasty, is also proprietor of the popu- lar King Lim's Gardens in Oak Park which moved years ago from Nine Mile to its present lo- cale. His Ming Dynasty serves Mandarin, Szechuan and Can- tonese food in an elegant and spacious showplace setting. Dine in, carryout and banquet room are available. (31) Pals, 5656 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. 855-5584. Experi- ence fine dining in the casual atmosphere of Pals. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Early dinner specials from 3-6 pm offered daily. Chuck Muer style menu in- cludes seafood, fresh fish, pas- ta, pizza, salads and a few Southwest-like dishes. Howev- er, Pals is primarily known for its fish, with whitefish the Num- ber One Seller. Entertainment nightly. (40) Pizzeria Uno, 6745 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, 737- 7242. Here is where the origi- nal deep dish Chicago-style piz- za is a featured attraction. But it isn't all with a menu that vir- tually bustles with burgers, sal- ads, appetizers and cocktails. Kids eat free Sun. & Mon. (30) Rikshaw Inn, 6407 Orchard Lake Rd., Orchard Mall, West Bloomfield, 851-6400. Known for many years as a fine Chi- nese restaurant, Rikshaw is equally proud of its continental cuisine that gives it the conno- tation for gourmet dining with- out paying big prices. Caesar salads, lobster, rack of lamb, etc. are among the elegant dishes that can be gotten at Rik- shaw Inn which has been at the same location over 18 years. (31) Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, 855- 6622. Celebrating its 30th year, this highly-regarded restaurant features cocktails and a menu to satisfy all appetites. Whether choosing cheese blintzes CHINESE RESTAURANT CANTONESE • SZECHUAN • MANDARIN CUISINES r • SPECIAL • Southfield Sets Musical Events The Southfield Symphony Or- chestra, under the baton of Douglas Bianchi, will present Rose Marie Floyd's Contem- porary Civic Ballet Company performing Tschaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at Birmingham's Seaholm High School. Guest artists from the New York City Ballet will appear with the company. For ticket informa- tion and reservations, call Claire Raynes, 354-4717. Sesame Street At The Fox Sesame Street Live's "Bird and the ABC's," the musical stage show, will come to the Fox Theatre for 23 perfor- mances Jan. 27-Feb. 7. Tickets are on sale at the Fox Theatre Box Office. -1 CHOICE OF 2 DISHES: We're Open on Christmas From 4:00-9:30 pm $13.95 37057 Grand River at Halsted Off 1-696 and 102 K-Mart Shopping Center Farmington, MI DINNER FOR TWO • General Tsds Chicken • Almond Chicken • Sweet and Sour Shrimp • Mongolian Beef • Cantonese Beef Lomein • Broccoli Chicken • Cashew Chicken • Subgum Wonton INCLUDES EGG ROLL & FRIED RICE For $1.50 Extra, Choice of: SIZZLING RICE SOUP (serves 2 people) or HOT & SOUR SOUP (serves 2 people) • 1 Choice only Valid Dine In 0* • W/Coupon • %I W/Any O■ , er Co pon &p. 1231-92 476-6400 Mon.-Thurs. 1 1 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m.-9 p.m. "A GREATER TASTE FOR BETTER HEALTH" GRAND LACE r M.= LISTED IN WORLD ALMANAC'S 100 MOST UNUSUAL MUSEUMS IN THE USA REMEMBER! WED NIGHTS ARE SINGLE PARENTS NIGHT SEEN AT MARVIN'S 1 LEONARD MITZ, Mfg. Gift Rep.; RENEE FEINBERG, Home Economist; MARK KANDEL, Attorney; DANNY RASKIN, Jewish News Columnist; MRS. 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WEDDINGS BAR/BAT MITZVAHS CONFIRMATIONS ANNIVERSARIES PRIVATE PARTIES . ALL YOUR HAPPY OCCASIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ * WINDSOR Casa Bianca, 345 Victoria Ave., Windsor, 519-253-5218. An across the border favorite, Casa Bianca prides itself on Eu- ropean touches with Italian cui- sine and service. Visitors are given 30% exchange on United States dollars at dinner, with dining concentration on a var- ied menu that features special- ized dishes both tableside and kitchen-prepared. Catering and private rooms are available. (o) Tunnel Bar-B-Q, 58 Park St. E., Windsor, Det. Number 961- 3663. Tunnel Bar-B-Q, off the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel exit, and its sister operation, TBQ's Other Place, are prominent as two of Windsor's finest restau- rants. For over 50 years, Tun- nel has reaped much inter- national fame for its world fa- mous ribs and high quality homemade desserts. TBQ's Other Place features tasty sea- foods, steaks, chops, cocktails and much banquet facilities. (31) (313) 544.7373 WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT ITALIA "A fine authentic Italian restaurant with classic flavors, superb presentation, modestly-priced . . . and the culinary expertise of legendary Aldo Ottaviani." Danny Raskin ... The Jewish News 268-3200 1096 E. 14 Mile Rd., Between Mound and Van Dyke The Bright Idea: Give a Gift Subscription ' THE JEWISH NEWS C3, CC L1J CO 2 Lu C_D LLJ 85