r om.....mmemommewsummismiammuswairm erminmiNniumailow , DETROIT Italian cuisine where you'll of- ten see cast members of peo- ple performing at local theatres. Internationally-renowned award-winning Chef Beato takes Italian dishes and gives them a modern, creative touch. His menu also includes low cho- lesterol entrees for a healthy heart plus and off-premise catering customized to meet all occaison needs is a feature. Laffrey's Steak On The Hearth, 24201 W. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, 538-4688. This isn't just another restaurant. Constant repeat customers through the years have proven so. And Laf- frey's Steaks On The Hearth isn't a "Johnny-come-lately" either. It's been around a long time serving a lot of satisfaction with its choice steaks, chops and seafood. Banquet facilities are also available up to 50 people plus catered outdoor barbe- ques. Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 871-1590. Since 1939, Lelli's has been a Detroit dining tradition, serving Italian fa- vorites at their best. As years before, it is again a 7-day-a- week favorite, open Sundays 12 noon to 8 p.m. Lelli's has al- ways been noted for its big amounts of food, but it is with the times in also offering a light side menu which has become so very popular. Marios, 4222 Second Blvd. be- tween Willis and Canfield, De- troit, 832-1616. Serving superb Northern Italian cuisine, Marios is considered among the finest Italian restaurants in the mid- west highly lauded by celebri- ties who come to Detroit. Dancing is Friday and Saturday to The Billy Prince Trio. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 11-11, Sat. 4-12, and Sun. 2-11. Valet parking. * ITALIAN CHINESE itATeatrt RESTAURANT & COCKTAIL LOUNGE Distinctively ENJOY THE BEST AUTHENTIC CHINESE FOOD AT MODERATE PRICES Wong's Kitchen, 37057 Grand River, Farmington, 615-1122. Continuing the Wong's Eatery tradition in Windsor is Wong's Kitchen, owned by Daniel Wong, Raymond's brother. Can- tonese, Szechuan and Hunan specialties are featured along with gourmet dishes. Also, the highly-popular lunch buffet from Wong's Eatery in Windsor is highlighted here along with special banquet dinners. * FARMINGTON HILLS Buddy's Pizza, 31646 North- western Hwy., Farmington Hills, 855-4604. Among the fastest growing chains in the midwest, Buddy's Pizza now has six sit- down and three carry-out loca- tions. Although Buddy's is highly ranked for its award-winning piz- za, the menu is widely diversi- fied with turkey burgers, chargrilled chicken, Caesar sal- ad, pasta crab salad, stuffed pota- to skins, meat balls, pasta, etc. Italian Romantic Fireside Dining Private garden room setting for: parties, receptions, wedding rehearsaLs, showers, bar mitzvahs, business meetings We Specialize In MANDARIN • SZECHAUN • HUNAN CUISINE Reservations 474-3033 SPLENDID BUFFET 30715 West Ten Mile Road Farmington Hills Every Sunday 11 am- 8 pm Open 7 Days Dine In or Carry-Out 354-3700 ITALIAN GOURMET MENU 11 Mile Rd. (Bet. Lahser & Telegraph) Southfield FOUR STAR RESTAURANT CHOP HOUSE c7gffkli s COCKTAILS Dinner • Lunch • Catering "Chef Franco Giolando offers serious Sicilian and Milan style cooking." CNoP NOSE Sandra Silfven Detroit News "I consider Franco's a find" One Of America's Truly Great Restaurants. Dine At A Legend! Nationally-known for Blue Ribbon Steaks & Chops Aged in our own coolers • Excellent Seafood • Prime Rib • Etc. Molly Abraham Free Press 3614 Rochester Rd., Troy 528-0153 Mon.-Thur. 11-9, Fri. 11 10, Sat. 4-10, Sun. 4-8PM Served Daily From 11:30 a.m. • Sun. From 2 p.m. I SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. I PRIVATE ROOMS FOR BANQUETS OR PARTIES GEM DINNER PACKAGES FOR 2 AVAILABLE ... Theater Tickets & Dinners $100 Fri. & Sat. $90 For 2 includes carafe or wine (Dinriers do not include shellfish or tip) 3026 Grand River off John Lodge Expressway • Valet Parking RISTOR ANTE MIRO Call Al, Judy or Bill 833-0700 FARMINGTON The Great Wall, 35135 Grand River, Drakeshire Shopping Center, Farmington, 476-9181. Owner Henry Lum prides him- self on having a gourmet Chi- nese restaurant with many of the favorites like peanut butter sauce on ice cream both made by him. The Great Wall serves exotic drinks and cocktails and has a private dining room for banquets, parties and business meetings. It is open for busi- nessmen's luncheon and din- ner with full carry-out and catering available. afa ortina Qistorante' The Caucus Club SERVING THE BEST SINCE 1953 Theatre/Diner Pkgs. & Shuttle Service 670 Lothrop (Behind Fisher Theatre) 872-5110 Free Parking After 5p.m. • VALENTE'S ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY LA Pi Gllt\-13 150 W. Congress Reservations: 965-4970 Mon. Tues., Wed., Thurs., 11-8, Fri. 11-10 Private Parties Available Saturday & Sunday *Pi Southern Italian Cuisine RATED *** DETROIT FREE PRESS Featuring award winning chef Joe Beato Kingsiep Inn Contemporary Italian Cafe A Bloomfield Hills Tradition Come and Try Our New Executive Chef Remy Berdy's Fine Cuisine Woodward at Long Lake Road • Bloomfield Hills • 642-0100 • • • • Our servings are generous and delicious. Generous Pasta Portions Specialty Pizzas 8" or larger Extensive Mineral Water and Juices Cappuccino Bar 183 N. Woodward, Birmingham 642 7070 - dining room, carry-out and trays • breakfast • lunch • dinner •after-theater • kiddie menu open Tuesdays thru Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. lincoln shopping center, 10-1/2 mile & greenfield, oak park Ristorante de Maria W. Bloomfield 851-2500 Superb Northern Italian Cuisine ■ • Cocktails • Carry-Out • Catering Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary 6873 Orchard Lake Road • West Bloomfield • 855-6622 On The Boardwalk Little Italy Northville 348-0575 968-0022 STAGE A Restaurant Delicatessen 611 VALENTE'S OTHER FINE ITALIAN RESTAURANTS Closed Mondays Mon.-hll 11-11 Sat 4-2 Sun. 2-11 Dancing Fri. & Sat. with the Charlie Hill Quartet ASK ABOUT OUR GEM DINNER PACKAGES FOR 2 • THEATRE TICKETS FOR 2 • DINNER FOR 2 Including Carafe of Wine rn CT) C >- CC $90 For 2 (Weekdays) $100 For 2 (Fri. & Sat.) (Not Including Shellfish or Tip) Ask For Mark or Vince 4222 Second Blvd., Bet. Willis & Canfield • Valet Parking • 832-1616 79