The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY RASKIN * BERKLEY Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, CHINESE , AMERICAN C Birmingham's Ageless Favorite RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY it "Our number one goal at Alban's is to make sure you have a truly enjoyable meal each time you visit with us." Gracious Dining and Off Premise Catering 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham Bottle & Basket 258-5788 Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 Amvpsk 711E ctotO COIN EMBASSY SUITES" SOUTHFIELD'S FINEST CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Sunday 1 1:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Featuring a carving station with Roast turkey and ten- derloin, waffle, omelette and pasta. Lox and smoked fish, hot entrees and salads, and a sumptuous display of pastries and desserts. Entertainment books accepted. \ z Adults $15.95 Seniors $13.95 Under 12 $7.95 25.5 RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 350-2000 28100 Franklin Road, Southfield —/ OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST: HOWARD LEW SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE 24480 W. 10 MILE (iN TEL-EX PLAZA) CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE 353-7848 (West of Telegraph) GOLDEN BOWL DINE IN & CARRY-OUT 398-5502 or 398-5503 SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE OPEN 7 DAYS — MON.-11-1URS. 11-9:45, FRI. &SAT. 11-10:45, SUN. &HOUDAYS 1 to 9:45 • Banquet Facilities Your Chef: FRANK ENG - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs 22106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MILE In A & P Shopping Center FRESH FISH DAILY & o ►d e n PrIo e nix FEATURING Family Casual Dining Carrv-Out Available Banquet Facilities 851-8222 Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road Chinese • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE Dining & Carry-Out 6257 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center North of Maple • West Bloomfield • 855-3570 404 KOW LN0( Specializing in STEAKS ON THE HEARTH CHOICE... STEAKS, CHOPS, SEAFOOD Reservations (313) 538-4688 Banquet Facilities up to 50 Dining Cocktails Catered Outdoor Barbeques - - 24201 West 7 Mile Rd. At Telegraph • Valet Parking Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods LIVE ENTERTAINMENTTHURS. THRU SAT. EVES AT WEST BLOOMFIEI .1) I WEST BLOOMFIELD OAK PARK DINE Crosswinds Mall 1371 5 W. 9 Mile IN Orchard Lake Rd. & Lone Pine West of Coolidge 547-4663 Daily 11-9:30, Sat. 11-10, Sun. 12-9:30 CARRY OUT Corrib lin Ba etiB on Th u at MC \ICE S A FINE RESTAURANT GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES 23380 Telegraph South of .10 Mlle Rd. • Southfield (313) 352-8243 _k2.1 Ion din Lau RESTAURANT Award-Winning Cuisine. Elegant Dining. 1500 Town Center, Southfield Casual Dining. 827-4000 Dining Guide For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin, Art Shafer or your account representative at (313) 354-6060 932-3133 Mon.-Wed. 11-10, Thurs. & Fri. 11-12:30 Sat. 12-12:30 a.m., Sun. 2-9:30 Alternative Chinese CHINESE CUISINE WITH A SPLASH OF DISTINCTION Private Parties & Catering Lunch • Dinner • Take Out • late Night Dining • Extensive Wine List Maple at Stevenson Hwy., Troy 313-689-2332 - 548-3650. Two brothers, Mike and Al Bsharah, have vaulted Sila into a top family Italian restaurant and pizzeria. Its piz- za can be gotten square or round, plus ribs, chicken, fish, salads, pasta and other family delights that include the big sell- ing chicken parmigiana. Daily lunch and dinner specials are 7 days a week and private ban- quet space is available. BIRMINGHAM Alban's, 190 N. Hunter, Birm- ingham, 258-5788. An ageless favorite of Birmingham, it is known for quality food and fine service, offering a full menu and complete wine and spirit se- lections. Alban's caters to all di- etary wishes including Heart Smart! and is a complete party outfitter for groups 200 to 500. La Luna Grancaffe, 183 N. Woodward, Birmingham, 642- 7070. It's not your typical style of restaurant, with seating for just 48 and an a la carte menu that includes about six entrees for folks to nibble and share, and soups. Long-legged seats and an espresso bar, non-alco- holic drinks, beers, wines and mineral waters. Yes, Valenti's La Luna Grancaffe also has Italian bread to dip with olive oil from various regions of Italy plus all sorts of pastas and pizzas. * BLOOMFIELD HILLS Kingsley Inn, 1475 North Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, 642-0100. The historical back- ground of Kingsley Inn is such that has brought a rich tradition in fine dining to the Metropol- itan area. The menu also fea- tures lighter dining fare as well as noted Kingsley Inn standbys that have continued to receive much note throughout the years. It is open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-12 mid., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The house specialty of Sauteed Lake Perch is a dandy. * DETROIT Carl's Chop House, 3026 Grand River off the John Lodge Expressway, Detroit, 833-0700. This legend restaurant is na- tionally known for Blue Ribbon steaks and chops aged in its own coolers and excellent seafood and prime rib. Service is daily from 11:30 a.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. Large pri- vate rooms for banquets and parties are available. Valet park- ing. II Centro Ristorante, 670 Lothrop, Detroit, 872-5110. A fine New Center Area Restau- rant specializing in Southern 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