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. 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. CHINESE RESTAURANT & COCKTAIL LOUNGE ENJOY THE BEST AUTHENTIC CHINESE FOOD AT MODERATE PRICES We Specialize In MANDARIN • SZECHAUN • HUNAN CUISINE May SPLENDID BUFFET E very Sunday 11 am- 8 pm Andy's Cafe, 29556 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, 626- 0804. This newly-remodeled northwest restaurant, a favorite of many, is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. The clean and intimate atmosphere is togeth- er with low prices and good food for complete family din- ing. Specials also include early bird and senior citizen discount. Carry-out of anything on the menu is also available. 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-win- ning pizza, the menu is widely diversified with turkey burgers, chargrilled chicken, Caesar sal- The best in authentic Italian Cuisine ARRIVA 354-3700 11 Mile Rd. (Bet. Lahser & Telegraph) Southfield als TOR ANTE 1:218torante' ortina C7A-I s cHop lious E One Of America's Truly Great Restaurants. Dine At A Legend! Disti ncti vcly Italian Nationally-known for Blue Ribbon Steaks & Chops Aged in our own coolers • Excellent Seafood • Prime Rib • Etc. Served Daily From 11:30 a.m. • Sun. From 2 p.m. Romantic Fireside Dining I SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. I Private garden room setting for: parties, receptions, wedding rehearsals, showers, bar mitzvahs, business meetings PRIVATE ROOMS FOR BANQUETS OR PARTIES GEM DINNER PACKAGES FOR 2 AVAILABLE ... Theater Tickets & Dinners $90 For 2 includes carafe or wine $100 Fri. & Sat. Reservations 474-3033 30715 West Ten !Vale Road Pennington Bills (Dinriers do not include shellfish or tip) 3026 Grand River off John Lodge Expressway • Valet Parking Judy or Bill 833 0700 Call Al, - CONTINENTAL FARMINGTON HILLS Amicrs Italian Village, 3455 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills, 488-1100. One of metropolitan Detroit's premier restaurant and niterie owners, Nino Cutraro, has opened another fascinating dining operation. His Amici's Italian Village encompasses Old World dining with modern cui- sine at moderate prices. Home- made italian breads and desserts are made daily and Amici's includes one of the largest wine selections in Michi- gan. It is open seven days a week and also has a 250 ca- pacity private dining sector. April 22, 23 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 Open 7 Days Dine In or Carry-Out 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. THE GAYLORDS *IP RISTORANTE MIRO . Kingstep Inn Southern Italian Cuisine RATED *** DETROIT FREE PRESS Featuring award winning chef Joe Beato Theatre/Diner Pkgs. & Shuttle Service 670 Lothrop (Behind Fisher Theatre) 872-5110 Free Parking After 5p.m. 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 VALENTE'S LA LVM DELICATESSEN dining room, carry-out and trays • breakfast • lunch • dinner • after-theater • kiddie menu open Tuesdays thru Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. lincoin shopping center, 10-1/2 mile & greenfieki, oak park 968-0022 STAGE . A Restaurant Delicatessen & Contemporary Italian Cafe 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 VALENTE'S OTHER FINE ITALIAN RESTAURANTS Little Italy Ristorante de Maria Northville 348-0575 W. Bloomfield 851-2500 ■ • Cocktails • Carry-Out • Catering Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary 6873 Orchard Lake Road • West Bloomfield • 855-6622 On The Boardwalk Closed Mondays cr, rn Lc) Dining Guide = 313 354-6060 73 For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin, Art Shafer or your account representative at