4th Annual Mardi Gras... 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- tention-getters. Breakfast and lunch specials are also high in customer popularity. (0 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. (0 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. (0 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. (0 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. () 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. (0 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, (- . Masquer de Party! ...the magic is back! a • •• e Pilobolus March 5 & 6 "As zany as the Marx Brothers, as clever as Houdini; erecting structures on-stage that are closer to sculpture than dance." —Newsweek Hubbard Street Dance Chicago 1 11 April 2 St 3 • 4 • • (featuring the choreography of Twyla Tharp) "...seeing Hubbard Street Dance Chicago was like dying filik going to dance heaven..." Y-Kathryn Greenaay, The Gazette Montreal • Feb. 23, Fat Tuesday, 7 pm till... In the Atrium, International Center Bldg., Greektown & Fishbone's Rhythm IGtchen Cafe. Free admission with Mardi Gras costume. 55.00 cover charge without costume. Celebrity judges will pick the best costume. 1st Place winner wins a cruise on the New Orlean's "Delta Queen" (airfare not included). Other prizes include: free whirlpool suite at The Atheneum Suite Hotel, brunch for 6 at Fishbones, etc. In celebration of "Fat Tuesday' (Shrove Tuesday) - the last uproarious day before Lent. Que la fete commence! (Let the joy begin!) F tt g l S ons.st at $3 2.40 Zits:L.11.D •Ci..41,.k Monroe and Brush • Greektown • 965-4600 For tickets or informa call the Music .] FREE DESSERT cription and group sales e: (313) 963-2366. YOUR CHOICE OF: ICE CREAM, HOMEMADE RICE PUDDING, HOMEMADE TAPIOCA PUDDING OR JELLO WITH ALL DAILY DINNER SPECIALS' • Ma's FAMILY DINING 27167 Greenfield, Just N. of 11 Mile Tunnel Bar•13•42 Home of World-Famous Spare Ribs • Fabulous Quality Homemade Desserts • 58 PARK ST. E. 559.8222 Otker tbl) Ince Focus On America's Future Help Prevent Birth Defects Support the . Succulent Seafoods, Great Steaks • Fully Licensed by LLBO • Excellent Party Facilities • 3067 DOUGALL AVE. (Off the Windsor•Detroit Tunnel Exit) (Ouellette Becomes Dougall After Tecumseh) DETROIT . (313) 961.3663 Windsor . . . (519) 258-3663 Fax (519) 258-2923 DETROIT . (313) 963.8944 Windsor . . . (519) 969-6011 Fax (519) 969-2402 Give a lilac piece a your lean. V GIVE 'TO THE 'TORCH DRIVE FE B RUAR Y Southfield Marriott, 27033 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. 356-7400. The Garden Court restaurant is an area favorite with its wide open expanse and fresh look within an intimate at- mosphere. Daily buffets and daily specials are prepared by Southfield Marriott's fine chefs. Early bird "Super Savers" are available daily 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday buffets are served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (0 ' FISMIONCS SOUTHFIELD 83