wil e ,,a l L Dining Guide AMERICAN By DANNY RASKIN Birmingham's Ageless Favorite M C CE'S "Our number one goal at Alban's is to make sure you have a truly enjoyable meal each time you visit with us." Gracious Dining and Off Premise Catering 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham Bottle & Basket FINE RESTAURANT chuck Josepk's A Combination That Can't Be Beat! GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES 258 - 5788 Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-230 vsi elcoine to THE RESTAURANT LISTING IS A WEEKLY DINING GUIDE ADVERTISING FEATURE AMERICAN 23380 Telegnzph South of 10MfIe Rd • Southfield (313) 352-8243 Lunch • Dinner • After Dinner STEAKS • SEAFOOD • CHICKEN • SANDWICHES Your Choice of 2 Sized Portions Pianist Fri. & Sat. — Carry Out Available Open Sundays 3pm-8pm 2555 Twelve Mile Road, Berkley 399-6750 uncut) um Si EIR—= I tal ian Extravaganza Every Sat. Nite. 5 pm to 10 pm • Only $10.95 Featuring: Homemade manicotti with Sauce Marinara Meatballs with Fresh Plum Tomato Sauce • Italian Medley of Vegetables • Green Beans with Bacon & Rosemary • Nona's Potatoes DOUG'S BODY SHOP LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday Thru Saturday LUNCH • DINNER Dine In Our Antique Cars • Private Parties 22061 Woodward, Ferndale 398-1940 Northfield Nit on Reservations Suggested 879-2100 Crooks Road at 1-75, Troy L.A EMBASSY SUITES - SOUTHFIELD'S FINEST CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Featuring a carving station with Roast turkey and ten- derloin, waffle, omelette and pasta. Lox and smoked fish, hot entrees and salads, and a sumptuous display of pastries and desserts. Entertainment books accepted. Adults $15.95 Seniors $13.95 Under 12 $7.95 RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 350-2000 c=7-, 28100 Franklin Road, Southfield Award-Winning Cuisine. Elegant Dining. 1500 Town Center, Southfield 827- 4000 V'C' C'C ois atIcl \ `s 9- ‘ 5 t'lef‘ HOUSE SPECIALTY _\. Potato Encrusted Whitefish • Roasted Half Duck ROCKY'S ALSO FEATURES otaalte, Fresh Fish • Steaks • Bar B Q Ribs • Pastas b.co d'out Rocky Former Executive Chef Chuck Muers a•s w 41122 West 7 Mile, Northville, 3494434 St. Tropez Cafe - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FEATURING in Victoria Place "Dining With A European Flair" FRESH FISH DAILY Family Casual Dining Banquet Facilities Carrv-Out Available Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road Casual Dining. 26717 Little Mack • St. Clair Shores • 772-0780 CHINESE RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant STEAKS ON THE HEARTH Banquet Facilities up to am% 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 50 "InE 4 0 (0 CO IN Dining Cocktails Catered Outdoor Barbeques - - 24201 West 7 Mile Rd. At Telegraph • Valet Parking Dining Guide For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin, Art Shafer or your account representative at (313) 354-6060 Polo Club, Ann Arbor Hilton, 610 Hilton Blvd., Ann Arbor, 761-7800. Casual, sophisti- cated dining is seven days a week at this delightful French and American culinary stand- out. Chef Jerry Roach's imagi- native creations are giving people much to talk about with fine presentations of a well pre- pared menu with interesting dishes. Owners Barbara and Josef Herzig enjoy satisfying people at special private party occasions. Piano entertainment is Fridays and Saturdays. (i * AUBURN HILLS Taste of Thailand, 2755 Uni- versity, Auburn Hills, 373-4422. The many dishes that are not so frequently encountered make this spot one of the more interesting Thai restaurants lo- cally. Taste of Thailand's dis- tinctive appetizers include yum apple a wonderfully textured salad. Some main dishes de- parting from the tried-and true are Songkhla grilled and mari- nated half chicken. Now serv- ing cocktails. Table settings offer big white linen napkins. 0) BERKLEY Chuck Joseph's, 2555 Twelve Mile Rd., Berkley, 399-6750. 25 years ago, Chuck and Dorothy Joseph opened their popular restaurant at that time on Grand River, featuring steaks and chops. Chuck passed away and Dorothy has been the sole own- er and operator in carrying on the fine quality tradition she and Chuck maintained for din- ing goodness. However, today it is much more than steaks and chops, with seafood, chicken and sandwiches being wanted items on its menu. (I) 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 548-3650. Two brothers, Mike and Al Bsharah, have vaulted Sila into a top family Italian restaurant and pizzeria. - Its piz- za can be gotten square or round, plus ribs, chicken, fish, salads, pasta and other family delights that include the big sell- ing chicken parmigiana. Daily lunch and dinner specials are 7 days a week and private ban- quet space is available. ro Sila, 851-8222 CHOICE... STEAKS, CHOPS, SEAFOOD Reservations (313) 5384688 * ANN ARBOR CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST HOWARD LEW SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE 24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-Ex PLAZA) (West of Telegraph) 353-7848 * BIRMINGHAM Alban's, 190 N. Hunter, Birm- ingham, 258-5788. An ageless favorite of Birmingham, it is known for quality food and fine service, offering a full menu and complete wine and spirit se- lections. Alban's caters to all di- etary wishes including Heart Smart! and is a complete party outfitter for groups 200 to 500. (1) * BLOOMFIELD HILLS Kingsley Inn, 1475 North Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, 642-0100. The historical back- ground of Kingsley Inn is such that has brought a rich tradition in fine dining to the Metropol- itan area. This is enhanced with the addition of Executive Chef Remy Berdy, whose continen-