* Dining Guide FARMINGTON HILLS with 24 tables for lunch snacks too, is among few like it in the nation. Video games, pinball machines, antique games, unique posters, artifacts, etc. including an old-time photo booth that works, make up this party favorite where both youngsters and adults get equally involved. (I) SEAFOOD Peacock Cafe & Grill, 25938 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, 476-1750. This is the for- mer Sageo's, another of those good and clean neighborhood restaurants that feature home- style cooking, fresh seafood and a variety of dishes at low prices. Even the cannolis are homemade in a new and well diversified menu for all taste- buds. True family dining here is nestled at the comer of a well- trafficked shopping center. 0) Sitar, 29550 Grand River, Farmington Hills, 477-9000. Lovers of Indian dining have found Sitar to be a choice se- lection. The diversified foods of India are prepared as the guests enjoy them, mild, medium or hot. Indian beers and exotic drinks do much to complement the specialized taste offerings. Foods of India present an ex- citing and joyous adventure in eating. (8) Vineyard's Taste of Sea- sons, 32418 Northwestern, Farmington Hills, 855-9463. Here is where a one-time party store has turned into a highly- popular carry-out and sitdown restaurant both inside and out- side. Shirlee Bloom's take-out and catering for all affairs from weddings to bar mitzvahs is a big Vineyard's Taste of Seasons asset in homes, halls or club- houses, with all traditional Jew- ish dishes made fresh daily using only kosher products. (I) Wing Hong, 31455 W. 14 Mile, Farmington Hills, 851-7400. One side serves Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin food. The other, Tokyo Japanese Steak House, features a Sushi Bar along with Japanese dishes for table dining. Wing Hong is celebrating its 18th anniversary at this location but over 30 years in the Metropolitan De- troit area. Daily lunch and din- ner specials are both Chinese and Japanese. (I) * FERNDALE Doug's Body Shop, 22061 Woodward, 398-1940. People enjoy sitting in the cutaway cars of vintage years and dining off Doug's fine menu with its di- versified selection. Lunch avail- able Tuesday' thru Friday 11:30-4. Diner served Wednes- day thru Saturday only. An- tiques with automotive motif is the decor at Doug's; Entertain- ment Friday and Saturday. Up- stairs, and downstairs is available for private parties. (t) * LATHRUP LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup, 559- 9099. It's changeover is amaz- ing from the former Sol's Delicatessen to an elegant at- mosphere where all areas are a different decor. LaFendi serves mid-eastern and American cui- sine seven days a week with the kitchen open until 10:30 p.m. Many of the mid-eastern dish- es are not found in any restau- rant of its type and a big favorite is the Raw Juice Bar RESTAURANT The Newest Thai Restaurant in Town! RATED - tr- r DETROIT NEWS • LUNCH SPECIALS FROM 11-4 PM • CARRY OUT & CATERING AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATIONS: (313) 626-6313 6635 Orchard Lk. Rd. at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Ctr. HOURS: Mon.:11tur. I 1 AM-10 PM, Fri. & Sat. 11 AM-11 PM, Sun. 12-9 PM FINE THAI CUISINE Dine in the great room of an auto baron's Grosse Pointe mansion, that is now our main dining room, or listen to a master of ragtime and boogie piano in the bar of this quintessential Chuck Muer seafood restaurant. RATEDr DETROIT FREE PRESS (at the Northfield Hilton) 5498 Crooks Road Troy, Michigan • (313) 879-2060 Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11-3; Dinner. Mon.-Sat. 3-9 * * NOVI with fresh squeezed fruits and vegetables. Catering is avail- able. (I) 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. (I) LIVONIA American Inn, 15800 Middle- belt, Livonia, 522-5600. Ange- lis Anastasiou is noted as a fine operator of family restaurants. American Inn is number two, with his Dimitri's of Farmington on Grand River already an es- tablished operation for com- plete dining. American Inn also has a full menu of homemade dishes and is open 7 days a week featuring lamb chops, seafood, Greek favorites, pas- ta, chicken, children's menu, health dishes, etc. (I) D. Dennison's Seafood Tav- ern of Livonia, 37716 W. 6 Mile, Laurel Park Place, Livonia, 464-9030. D. Dennison's has an established reputation for moderately-priced seafood from Florida, Boston and the Great Lakes. The atmosphere is lively and informal with a fresh raw bar and early dining specials. Also featured are pas- ta, chicken dishes, salads and sandwiches, plus a children's menu. (0 NORTHVILLE Rocky's, 41122 W. Seven Mile Rd., Northville, 349-4434. The former corporate executive chef of C.A. Muer is proprietor of a place he can rightfully say, "I'm 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, Iamb, duck, chicken, stir frys, pastas and Rocky's noted Roadkill Chili. co (313) 524-1944 FAX: 524-1181 3303 Rochester Road, Troy/In The Point Plaza/1 block North of Big Beaver LATHRUP * "Best new restaurant" Detroit Monthly DINE-IN • CARRY OUT • CATERING Border Cantina, 21420 Novi Road, 347-7827. The slogan "Where The Taste of Texas Meets the Fun of Mexico!" Al- most tells it all at this new restaurant located on the bor- der of Northville and Novi. Tex- Mex food including flaming fajitas and blazing bar-b-q are featured in the varied menu seven days for lunch and din- ner. Border Cantina has its own version of Happy Hour, calling it "Fiesta Zone" 3 to 6 p.m. plus daily lunch and food specials. Dining is indoors and on the outdoor patio with Fiesta cater- ing also available.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. (8) * OAK PARK 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- Continued on Page 74 Taste of Thailand FINE THAI CUISINE RATED *** DEI'ROIT NEWS & FREE PRESS 'Taste of Thailand certainly ranks as one of the best Thai spots in the metro area." Molly Abraham NOW SERVING COCKTAILS LUNCH: Mon.-Fri. 11-2 DINNER: Mon.-Thurs. 5-9:30 Fri., Sat. 5-10:30 CATERING Reserve our restaurant for your business or parhj Auburn Crossing Or. 2755 University - East 1-75 University Exit Auburn Hills 313 - 373-4422 WATERFRONT BROWNIE'S ON THE LAKE Porch tables overlook the most bustling marina on Lake St. Clair. Watch for the opening of our Outdoor Deck. Featuring Bar B Q daily. Dancing Top 40 Group Wednesday - Saturday Jefferson (at 9' /2Mile) St. Clair Shores 771 4455 PIZZA! Key Largo listened and our kitchen crew developed the best recipe in DEEP DISH and THIN ROUND pizzas from $4.95 each PASTA! PASTA! PASTA! 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