WHY YOUR PARTY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE US. Continued from Page 67 * ST. CLAIR SHORES Whatever occasion you're planning, we'll customize all our banquet services to meet your needs and budget. Ask us for more information. cafe with its warm inviting at- mosphere, is set among period furnishings and antiques. Din- ing by candlelight features an array of pastas and salads to go with its popular veals, fowl, seafood, lamb and beef de- lights. For your added pleasure bring your own libation. Our lunches and dinners, features strolling violins and a classical guitarist. (46) BUSINESS MEETINGS * SPORTS BANQUETS REHEARSAL DINNERS SOUTHFIELD HOLIDAY BANQUETS Alia's, 27167 Greenfield, Southfield, 559-8222. A good family restaurant serving Amer- ican and Lebanese cuisine, Alia's owners Dania and Ed Farah are proud of their homemade spe- cialties prepared from natural ingredients. It is open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Carry-out of its en- tire menu is available as is off- premise catering. (27) SPECIAL OCCASIONS. CUSTOMIZED BANQUET SPECIALISTS JN1FAIN CK'S. , PRIME RIB• CHOICE STEAKS 26855 Greenfield • Southfield 557-0570 Welcome To The World Of 40A KOW 10101 DINNER FOR TWO 95 $ 11 F or 2 INCLUDES: SOUP, EGG ROLL, TEA OR COFFEE AND DESSERT OUR FAMOUS EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE COMPLETE DINNER! COMPLETE DINNER! $5.95 $6.95 ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN HONG KONG CHICKEN WEST BLOOMFIELD OAK PARK 4301 ORCHARD LAKE ROAD 13715 WEST NINE MILE ROAD IN CROSSWINDS MALL WEST OF COOLIDGE 932-3133 547-3133 • Dine In Only • Above Special Offers End Feb. 28, 1993 r VICTORSN I — Choice of 2 Dishes — 1/2 Slab of Ribs Chicken Piccata Shish-kabob Pasta Vittorio Rainbow Trout Orange Roughy $12.95 4.95 With Coupon • Includes: Soup or Salad • With Coupon 43317 Grand River Novi L 349-1438 expires Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Rd., Southfield, 358-3355. When for- mer owner Pat Archer passed on, people said Excalibur would also go. However, they didn't reckon with Marty Wilk, own- er/chef who has made it one of Metropolitan Detroit's marked- ly popular dining and dancing spots. It's Frank Sinatra's fa- vorite while in the local area. Entertainment is Tues. thru Sat. and complete catering at Ex- calibur plus homes, halls, etc. (27) Gateway Deli, 21 754 W. 11 Mile, Harvard Row, Southfield, 352-4940. A delicatessen man from years back is bossman at Gateway Deli, Lenny Fidler, giv- ing customers a lot of confi- dence in the enjoyment of its traditional homemade Jewish dishes. Gateway serves break- fast, lunch and dinner and is like a meeting place for its clientele. A big specialty is party trays with Sunday a day of rest from much hard work. (27) Gold Coin, 24480 W. 10 Mile in Tel-Ex Plaza, Southfield, 353- 7878. The Gold Coin features Szechuan, Mandarin and Can- tonese dining with complete carry-out available. It is owned by Howard Lew, whose Ming Palace of Northland years back provided him with the needed experience for complete cus- tomer satisfaction. It is open seven days. (27) DINNER FOR TWO Honey Walnut Chicken Stir Fry Tortellini Linguini W/Clam Sauce Shish-kabob Chicken Parmesan Embassy Suites, 28100 Franklin Rd., Southfield 350- 2000. There is much to say about Executive Chef John P. Vogel meier. Being a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, a member of the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine and teacher of private cooking class- es, he is adept at developing and preparing high caliber menu items for its Jacques De- mers Restaurant and hotel catering. (37) 1-15-93 ai Jane's Place, 25851 Lahser, Southfield, 354-3640. One of those little spots people hear about with good home cooking and all-around homey atmos- phere for lunch and dinner with a wide variety. Seating is in- doors or on the outdoor patio * SOUTHFIELD SOUTHFIELD overlooking a garden with farm- like motif planted and arranged by Owner Jane Kladzyk. Evening specials include dining from all parts of the world. (27) tention-getters. Breakfast and lunch specials are also high in customer popularity. (27) McVee's, 23380 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, 352-8243. One of the local area's oldest restau- rateurs in the point of service owns and operates McVee's. Herman Yagoda uses his vast experience to promote what every customer wants, quality and satisfaction. Moderately- priced lunches and dinners in- cluding fresh fish, are served daily amid a casual and relaxed atmosphere. (1) Meriwethers, 25485 Tele- graph, Southfield, 358-1310. The warm atmosphere of this English Tudor castle setting with Chuck Muer's noted fresh seafood plus menu items of traditional English food has been a favorite for over 11 years. It is open seven days a week with birthday discounts and Frequent Dining Friends Program among its special fea- tures. (36) Mountain Jack's, 26855 Greenfield Rd., Southfield, 557- 0570. Noted for serving excel- ent prime rib, Mountain Jack's Southfield also presents a wide- ly diversified menu for diners with discriminating taste, in- cluding steak, chicken or seafood. It is one of the few places where entrees also in- clude soup and salad bar at the table. (27) New Seoul Garden, 27566 Northwestern, Southfield, 827- 1600. Authentic Korean and Japanese dishes are the theme foods at this restaurant with a sister Seoul Garden in Sterling Heights. Authenticity is brought to the table where favorites are prepared on a barbeque grill in front of customers. Floor seat- ing and a sushi bar also add to its appeal. (51) Pearl City, 27522 Northwest- ern Hwy. at 11 Mile between Lahser and Telegraph, South- field, 354-3700. Since selecting Southfield as his third location, John Wong has captured the dining imagination of many with his moderately-priced Chi- nese food at lunch and dinner. Pearl City Southfield's Sunday buffet, dinner buffet and menu selections offer customers a va- riety of ways in which to dine. It's children's menu is also high- ly received. (27) Plaza Deli, 29145 Northwest- ern at 12 Mile, Franklin Shop- ping Plaza, Southfield, 356- 2350. A delicatessen institution in Metropolitan Detroit, Plaza Deli is now even better since being purchased by the Unique Restaurant Corporation. Large sandwiches, innovative salads and a vast array of traditional Jewish cuisine. Plaza's self-ser- vice is great for those in a hur- ry and its outdoor dining is a big favorite for alfresco lovers. (27) Sero's, 29221 Northwestern Hwy., Franklin Shopping Plaza, Southfield, 358-2353. Since tak- ing over the spot previously oc- cupied by Healthy Jones a number of years ago, Sero's has been doing a gangbusters job serving the public 7 days a week with a wide choice of dishes at affordable prices. Its weekly dinner specials have become big people watcher at- Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 352-7377. This is one of Michigan's largest del- icatessen carry-out operations, but you wouldn't know it from the size. And everything is homemade, tole slaw, potato salad, chicken salad, tuna sal- ad, egg salad and much more. Star cooks its own corned beef and pastrami, and the 7-day op- eration includes a major spe- cialty— beautiful tray catering. (27) * TROY Cafe Jardin, 2815 W. Big Beaver, Somerset Collection, Troy, 649-1359. The Cafe Jardin 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.-(28) 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. CharleVs Crab's menu, although highly fish oriented, also includes dish- es to delight other palates. (36) 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. (0) 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. (26) 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. (27) 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 N