* Give someone another birthday .. . Continued from Page 67 * OAK PARK 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. (i) Modern Delicatessen, 25290 Greenfield, Oak Park, 968-8000. Some say it opened in 1926 but most agree that Modern Deli- catessen unlocked its doors in 1936. 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 traditional Jewish foods for which it has been known, only in a much more modernistic at- mosphere. Tray catering? Of course. * ROYAL OAK 4 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) 1 American Red Cross Blood Services Southeastern Michigan Region NOW OPEN Real Italian Style "Hand Tossed", Traditional & Gourmet Pizzas, Subs, Calzones & Salads. FREE DELIVERY Limited areas ONE DOLLAR COUPON PIZZA CHEF GOURMET PIZZA ©OUP OH Present Coupon at time of a Purchase Good for order of $5.00 or more! PIZZA CHEF GOURMET PIZZA COUPORg Good for order of C Present Coupon at time of Purchase 5540 Drake Rd. • W. Bloomfield , 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. (24) * SOUTHFIELD TWO DOLLAR COUPON $10.00 or more! * arcos. 'Where Old Friends Meet" Lunch • Dinner • Cocktails Banquet Facilities Available 680-0066 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 class- 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 dicn'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- * SOUTHFIELD SOUTHFIELD vorite while in the local area. Entertainment is Tues. thru Sat. and complete catering at Ex- calibur plus homes, halls, etc. (i) 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. (I) Gateway Deli, 21754 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. (r) 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. to 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. co 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 oc cus- tomers. Floor seating and a suchi bar also add to its appeal. (30) Pearl City, 27522 Northwest- ern Hwy. at I 1 Mile between Lahser and Telegraph, South- field, 354-3700. Since selecting Southfield as his third location, Radisson Plaza Hotel, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, 827- 4000. The two stylish restau- rants at popular Radisson Plaza Hotel are each noted for indi- vidual goodness. Bouquets is its fine dining room and Tan- go's Cocktail Lounge features a bistro atmosphere with en- tertainment for dancing Thurs- day through Saturday. The entire hotel has been rated four diamonds by AAA for the many services it offers. 0) Ristorante di Modesta, 29410 Northwestern Highway, 358-0344. Dinner is served from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A special Mother's Day menu in- cludes our most popular Italian specialities: pasta, fish, chick- en, and veal. Reservations are required. (I) 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. (i) 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. o) * TROY Charley's Crab, 5498 Crooks Rd., Troy, 879-2060. 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. 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. (i) Mon jin Lau, I 515 E. Maple, Troy, 689-2332. Enjoy unique dishes with Thai and Indone- sian influences as well as clas- sic Chinese cuisine. Voted Best Chinese restaurant by Monthly Detroit. Exceptional dining for over 22 years. Kitchen open till one a.m. on Fridays and Satur- days and until midnight the rest of the week. Mon Jin Lau offers lunch, dinner, take-out and late night dining. co