FARMINGTON HILLS 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. Wing Hong, 31455W. 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. * 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 with fresh squeezed fruits and vegetables. Catering is avail- able. 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. 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. * 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. NOVI Ah Wok, 41563 W. 10 Mile Rd., Novi Plaza, Novi, 349-9260. * NOVI SOUTHFIELD 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. 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. OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 101 Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shop- ping 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- orful decor. A children's menu is featured along with party trays. The Bread Basket Deli is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Golden Bowl, 22106 Coolidge at 9 Mile, Oak Park, 398-5502. The knowledge of Chef Frank Eng is widespread in Chinese dining. Golden Bowl is open seven days, Mon.-Thurs. from 11 a.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. serving Szechuan, Man- darin and Cantonese food. Car- ry-out service is available plus banquet facilities. Hoa Kow, 13715 W. 9 Mile, Oak Park, 547-4663. One of Oak Park's pioneers, Hoa Kow is a favorite of people from 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. Modem 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 tra- ditional Jewish foods for which it has been known, only in a much more modernistic at- mosphere. Tray catering? Of course. ROYAL OAK 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. * SOUTHFIELD 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 Embassy Suites, 28100 Franklin Rd., Southfield 350- 2000. There is much to say about Executive Chef John P. Vo- gelmeier. Being a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, a member of the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine and teacher of private cooking classes. Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Rd., Southfield, 358-3355. When for- mer owner Pat Archer passed on, people said Excalibur would also go. However, they didn'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- vorite while in the local area. Entertainment is Tues. thru Sat. and complete catering at Ex- calibur plus homes, halls, etc. SEAFOOD otzedfifteel Meriwotheies LUNCH • DINNER • BANQUET ROOMS FRESH SEAFOOD AND LOBSTER TAILS PRIME RIB, ORIENTAL STIR FRY'S MERIWETHER'S FAMOUS TEA CUP BREAD AND HONEY CINNAMON BUTTER FREE MEMBERSHIP - 4 . 441( 211-T.= CHUCK MUER GIFT CERTIFICATES RESERVATIONS 358-1310 25485 TELEGRAPH (BETWEEN CIVIC CENTER & 10 MILE) SOUTHFIELD 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. 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. 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. RESTAURANT The Newest Thai Restaurant in Town! RATED *** 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.-Thur. 11 AM-10 PM, Fri. & Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun. 12-9 PM WATERFRONT 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! The finest NEW recipes, prepared invididually and priced from $7.95 142 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake 669-1441 VNNS:it — 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. Meriwethers, 25485 Tele- graph, Southfield, 358-1310. The warm atmosphere of this English Tudor castle setting Continued on Page 61 55