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FARMINGTON HILLS
OAK PARK
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.
ping Center, Oak Park, 968-
0022. A favorite of many peo-
ple for breakfast, lunch, dinner
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.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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OAK PARK
Bread Basket Deli, 10:1 Mile
and Greenfield, Lincoln Shop-
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.
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 tra-
ditional Jewish foods for which
it has been known, only in a
much more modernistic at-
mosphere. Tray catering? Of
course.
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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.
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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
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.
Embassy Suites, 28100
Franklin Rd., Southfield 350-
2000. There is much to say
about Executive Chef John P. Vo-
gel meier. 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-
SOUTHFIELD
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.
Gateway Deli, 21 754 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.
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
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.
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.
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 of cus-
tomers. Floor seating and a
suchi bar also add to its appeal.
Pearl City, 27522 Northwest-
ern Hwy. at 11 Mile between
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7618 Woodward Ave.
871 - 1590
OPEN SUNDAYS
12 noon to 9 p.m.
Our Daily Hours . . . Mon. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tues. Thru Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 12 noon-9 p.m.
AVAILABLE ANYTIME')
LIG
SPECIAL QUALITY PARTIES
UP TO 200
Specializing In: Bar Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s,
Showers, Anniversaries, Retirement
Parties, Birthdays, Weddings, Etc.
Special Appetizer Parties Available
ILOW BAN UET RATES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
20°/0 OFF
DINNER ONLY 4 p.m. to CLOSING 7 DAYS, MON. THRU SUN.
DINE IN (Maximum 10 People) • CARRY-OUT (Maximum $75 Order)
GOOD WITH COUPON ONLY ... IN BOTH OUR CHINESE RESTAURANT
& JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE WITH PURCHASE OF 2 OR MORE DINNERS
• Not Good In The Tokyo Sushi Bar
• Dinner Entrees Only
• Not Good With Any Other Coupons • Not Good On Our Specialty & Combo Menus
Limitations On Coupons
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HONG KONG
STEAK
SPECIAL
HONG KONG
WHITEFISH
SPECIAL
7 .95
8.95
(No Ice Cream
or Other
Dessert)
(No Ice Cream
or Other
Dessert)
NOT GOOD WITH ANY OTHER COUPONS OR SPECIALS
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NOT GOOD WITH ANY OTHER COUPONS OR SPECIALS
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WIN& MQL'gr
Orchard Lake Rd. and 14 Mile Rd. • Farmington Hills
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TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
851-8600
CANTONESE & NORTHERN CUISINE
851-7400
Plan The Perfect
Party!
* All-you-can-eat pizza and salad packages for
groups of 15-l00
* In Buddy's party room.
ervice for your office party.
* Carry-out s
* Call for reservations today!
WATERFORD • 683-36 36
Hlghtand Road (M-591 at Pontiac Lake Rd.
BIRMINGHAM • 645-030 0
Maple Rd. & Lahser
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FARMINGTON HILLS • 855-460
Northwestern Hwy. (W. ot MIddlebelt)
ROYAL OAK • 549-800 0
Woodward, 6 blocks N. of 13 Mlle Rd.
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