OAK PARK ICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE Continued from Page 75 PRESENTS NORTHVILLE back home." This is the same building Chuck Rachwitz (Chef Rocky) began working for Chuck Muer in 1976 as his kitchen manager. The menu features eight or more fresh fish entrees plus steak, chops, lamb, duck, chicken, stir frys, pastas and Rocky's noted Roadkill Chili. (i) 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- orate offerings with their imaginative style of preparation which have proven delightful palate-pleasers. 0) Victor's, 43317 Grand River, Novi, 349-1438. Here's a restaurant where the owner is proud to have his name at- tached. Victor Cassis presents a unique dining experience with casual warmth. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, its diversified menu includes health conscious items. Banquet facilities are available for up to 100 persons, and live piano entertainment is Friday and Saturday evening. (25) C.6t1 P 1 \ I I) BY TH1 MI( HICAN OPt.121 Tiii 11121 012(111.S rR 1 1 ■ S(. C11111121\1 SATURDAY, 8:00 pm P D 1.•(: \1(.115111) MARcti 13 SHARP J. By FRA N I, . Rc sso * OAK PARK TICKETS ON SALE AT THE PALACE AND 1 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. 0) • BOX OFFICE AT (3 13)645-6666. . CHARGE BY PHONE LINIITED NUMBER OF MiCIIIGAN ()PERA THEATRE VIP PyrizoN AND FTERGum' TICKETS ARE :AVAILABLE. CALL THE MOT BOX OFFicr: yr (313) 874-siNG. SEROS 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. 0) 29221 NORTHWESTERN HWY, AT 12 MILE 358-2353 CARRY-OUTS TRY OUR BRAND N EW MENU SPECIALS W ITH SAME GOOD LOW PRICES! ALL DINNER SPECIALS INCLUDE SOUP, SALAD 8 FREE DESSERT! THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 10% OFF SENIOR crnzEtis tsar 5O% OFF 1,,,l idI REA41AglA,,,I,A441 Experkna the Real Taste of India INDIA RESTAURANT g0141- 41,110foiAg4 - P -a0WFIT, WOL41- 40.g", Receive 50% Off a second lunch or dinner entree of equal or lesser value. With Coupon. Expires 331/93. 1 Coupon per fable. Try our mouth-watering curries. We prepare after you order. You may order Mild, Medium or Hot. They go very well with our Indian Beers and exotic drinks. 477-9000 c 29550 Grand River — Farmington Hills Just west of Middlebelt . MP UOMMEMOAMIP c.M.001, cIMMM-3 5 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 ar- eas. Plus Cantonese Szechuan and Mandarin foods, Hoa Kow Oak Park and its second loca- tion Hoa Kow West Bloomfield at Crosswinds Mall are famous for their varieties of white fish, selling over 1,500 pounds a week. 0) Modem Delicatessen, 25290 Greenfield, Oak Park, 968-8000. Some say it opened in 1926 but most agree that Modern Deli- catessen unlocked its doors in 1934. Whatever the year, it is one of Detroit's oldest names in the restaurant business. Mod- em's second location, on Green- field just south of 1-696, still serves the same homemade tra- ditional Jewish foods for which SOUTHFIELD it has been known, only in a much more modernistic at- mosphere. Tray catering? Of course. (I) 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. (I) * REDFORD Don Ricardo's, 9565 Tele- graph Rd., Redford, 553-8000. One of the most difficult things to find in the restaurant busi- ness is a good Spanish restau- rant. Don Ricardo's seems to have fit the bill with its au- thentic Spanish gourmet cuisine that has made a lot of people happy. Flamenco and folk mu- sic is every Friday and Saturday for dancing and show. It's big on Paella Party catering and is a 7-day-a-week operation. (I) * 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. (I) * ST. CLAIR SHORES St Tropez Cafe, Victoria Place, 26717 Little Mack, St. Clair Shores, 772-8383. This small 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. Lunch- es and dinners feature strolling violins and a classical guitarist. (40) * SOUTHFIELD 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. (i) Embassy Suites, 28100 Franklin Rd., Southfield 350- 2000. There is much to say about Executive Chef John P. Vogelmeier. Being a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, a member of the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine and teacher of private cooking lass- es. 0) 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. (I) 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 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. (1) 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 overlooking a garden with farm- like motif planted and arranged by Owner Jane Kladzyk. Evening specials include dining from all parts of the world. (0 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. 0) 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 tra- ditional English food has been a favorite for over 11 years. It is open seven days a week with birthday discounts and Fre- quent Dining Friends Program among its special features. 0) 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. 0) 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 such as beef, chicken and shrimp are prepared on a bar- beque grill in front of cus- tomers. Floor seating and a suchi bar also add to its appeal. (45) 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. 0)