* SOUTHFIELD * WARREN 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, cole 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 Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, 268-3200... One of the East Side's most pop- ular Italian restaurants, Andi- amo and owner joe Vicari are proud of an ability to bring tru- ly fine dining with legendary Chef Aldo Ottaviani. Surround- ings of the beautiful Andiami atmosphere is also a treat for folks who have discovered that only minutes to a half-hour sep- arates them from a true culinary jewel. (0 TROY WEST BLOOMFIELD * 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. (I) 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. (I) 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. (i) 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. 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 corn- 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 Mai Thai, 6675 Orchard Lake Rd., Old Orchard Shopping Cen- ter, West Bloomfield, 626-6313. Those who like the real thing will enjoy Mai Tai with its very spicy or non-spicy foods con- cocted for authentic and tradi- tional tastes at lunch or dinner. It presents a casual atmosphere with seating around 100 and is open seven days a week. 0) 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, 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. (0 * WALLED LAKE Key Largo, 1 42 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake, 669-14441. A Northwest premiere in water- front dining, experiences at Key Largo include a lot of tropical 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. (I) - We will match any com- petitor's price or coupon within a 5 mile radius Ming Dynasty, 5586 Drake Rd. at Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, 661-1500. Harold Horn, 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. (0 Pals, 5656 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 855-5584. Gracious dining is experienced in a ca- sual atmosphere at both lunch and dinner. Chuck Muer's menu includes fresh fish and seafood daily plus a bevy of noted pas- tas. Happy Hour is at 5 p.m., Monday-Friday with Ernie Swan at the piano. Friday and Satur- day nights features special en- tertainment and dancing. After theatre snacks and desserts are available daily. Sunset dinners are 4-6 Mon.-Sat. and 2-6 Sun- day. (0 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. (I) Rikshaw Inn, 6407 Orchard Lake Rd., Orchard Mall, West Bloomfield, 851-6400. Known for many years as a fine Chi- nese restaurant, Rikshaw is . 0 43/4:. ;04/6113.'-• F F DINNER ONLY 4 p.m. to CLOSING 7 DAYS, MON. THRU SUN. DINE IN (Maximum 10 People) • CARRY-OUT (Maximum $75 Order) GOOD WITH COUPON ONLY ... IN BOTH OUR CHINESE RESTAURANT & JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE WITH PURCHASE OF 2 OR MORE DINNERS DIA Plans May Events The Detroit Institute of Arts has planned special programs and events for visitors of all ages for May, Museum Month. Polish Day at the DIA (May 1) and Cinco de Mayo (May 2) begin the activities. Wednes- day, May 5 and every Wednes- day in May is the DIA Shop and Shuttle, which provides express bus shuttle service from the Somerset Collection, Twelve Oaks and Eastland malls to the museum. The festivities continue with Art for the Young at -Heart (May 6), a Mother's Day Brunch (May 9), Cap and Brunch (May 23), and Family Day at the DIA (May 16). • Dinner Entrees Only • Not Good In The Tokyo Sushi Bar • Not Good With Any Other Coupons • Not Good On Our Specialty & Combo Menus Expires 4-30-93 PLAN YOUR ALL OCCASION PARTY BANQUETS, LUNCHEONS, ASK FOR BAR/BAT MITZVAHS, SHOWERS, REHEARSAL DINNERS, ETC. KIM DINNER FOR 2 (EXCEPT $18.95 SATURDAY) 9 "if, LUNCH $12.50 41 NEW! LIGHT LUNCHEON SPECIALS IN OUR TOKYO STEAK HOUSE lit MON.-SAT. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $ 3.25 to $5.25 NOT GOOD '.11TH ANY OTHER COUPONS OR SPECIALS • EXPIRES 4-30-93 HONG KONG WHITEFISH SPECIAL 5.95 25% NOT GOOD WITH ANY COUPONS OR SPECIALS EXPIRES 4-30-93 I HONG KONG STEAK SPECIAL $9.95 Celebrate Your Birthday For OFF TRIPLE A MEMBERS. NOT GOOD WITH ANY OTHER DISCOUNTS COMPLETE DINNER ALL COUPONS IN AD MAY BE USED MORE THAN ONCE! COMPLETE DINNER I NOT GOOD WITH ANY COUPONS OR SPECIALS EXPIRES 4-30-93 V 72 Hours Before, On & After The Day of Your Birthday, Birthday Person Gets Dinner FREE TOKYO STEAK HOUSE CHINESE SIDE MAX. VALUE $13 MAX. VALUE $7 NOT GCOD WITH ANY OTHER SPECIALS OR COUPONS. PARTIES OF 4 OR MORE. • EXPIRES 4-30.93 FOR DELIVERY SERVICE CALL 288-3663 (NO COUPONS) * WEST BLOOMFIELD Orchard Lake Rd. and 14 Mile Rd. TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE 851-8600 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. (I) 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 stuffed cabbage, pickled trout, vegetarian dishes, hand-sliced New York lox, fresh broiled fish or matzo ball soup, breakfast, lunch and dinner dining in a warm casual atmosphere is Tues., through Sun. (0 • For a Limited Time Only • Complete Dinner for $1195 Your Choice of • FILET MIGNON 8 oz. • NEW YORK STRIP STEAK 12 oz. Choice beef aged on own premises Complete Dinner for $1395 Your Choice of • LOBSTER TAIL 6 oz. • CRAB LEGS 1 lb. Woodward at Long Lake WINDSOR 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 Oth- er Place features tasty seafoods, steaks, chops, cocktails and much banquet facilities. (1 7) 851-7400 STEAK & LOBSTER WINTERFEST Sultan's, 7295 Orchard Lake Rd., Robin's Nest Plaza, West Bloomfield, 737-0160. The price is right at Sultan's, whose Lebanese and Amreican food has received raves of out- standing merit. General Man- ager Wally Joseph Soro is noted for his flair with exotic and ta- bleside cooking. Sultan's new low-priced specials for lunch and dinner have gained promi- nence with food selections for everyone in the same exotic at- mosphere. (0 * CANTONESE & NORTHERN CUISINE Jane's Place Kingstep Inn 6444400 Bloomfield Hills NJ, .F. .6641644 ■ JA. • r IIIIMMIIIIIONEW WNW Casual Dining at Popular Prices in an Intimate Cafe Setting 25861 LAHSER AT CIVIC CENTER DRIVE • SOUTHFIELD 354-3640 MON.-THURS. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. FRI. & SAT. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 12 noon-8p.m. Voted "Best Cafe 1993" By Metro Times --t