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with many higher-touted
restaurants whose fish entrees
are a main feature. The fresh
water-farin' creatures that end
up at both its Livonia locale
bring a lot of tasty happiness
to many. (I)

Ginopolis', 27815 Middlebelt
Rd., Farmington Hills, 851-
8222. One of Metropolitan De-
troit's favorite celebrity
restaurants, Ginopolis', owned
by brothers Johnny and Peter
Ginopolis, carries on the tradi-
tion of excellence which their
father George always insisted
upon. Seafood, authentic Mont-
gomery Inn ribs and choice se-
lections are Ginopolis' favorites.
A beautiful private room is avail-
able plus off-premise service
for all types of catering. (I)

Marvin's Marvelous Me-
chanical Museum, 31005
Orchard Lake Rd., 626-5020.
They said Marvin Yagoda was
crazy when he came up with
the idea, but his fun emporium,
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)

Peacock Cafe & Grill, 25938
Middlebelt Road, Farmington
Hills, 476-1750. Another of
those good and clean neigh-
borhood restaurants that fea-
ture home-style cooking, fresh
seafood and a variety of dish-
es all low prices. A new, ever-
evolving and well diversified
menu for all tastebuds is fea-
tured. True family dining here
is nestled at the corner of a well-
trafficked shopping center. 0)

Roman Terrace II, 37610 W.
12 Mile, Halstead Village Plaza,
Farmington Hills, 553-0080.
From the ashes of a tragic fire
that gutted this very successful
Italian restaurant, owners Bob
McDonald and Harry Phinney
have opened Roman Terrace II.
It features the same fine menu
as on Orchard Lake Rd. & 12
Mile, plus executive its chef as
before the fire, and many of the
previous waitstaff to provide
the enjoyable food and service
customers always expected. 0)

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. (o

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
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Doug's fine menu with its di-
versified selection. Lunch avail-
able Tuesday thru Friday
11:30-4. Diner served Wednes-
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LATFIRUP

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
with fresh squeezed fruits and
vegetables. Catering is avail-
able. (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 corn-
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
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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. (I)

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NORTHVILLE

Little Italy, 227 Hutton,
Northville, 348-0575. One time
it was a French restaurant. Now
the Victorian elegance has been
transformed into a pleasant Ital-
ian dining spot serving veals,
seafood and pasta dishes
among a wide variety of spe-
cialties that have added to its
popularity. Little Italy serves
cocktails and has the Valente
touch of realism. 0)

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. 0)

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. (I)

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