The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY RASKIN * BERKLEY AMERICAN Formerly Birmingham's Ageless Favorite Bottle & Basket k "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 258-5788 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 E DINING IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE From the tradition of Northern Michigan, the original E.G. Nick's now offers PLANKED WHITEFISH. It's cooked and served on a special plank that holds all the delicious whitefish flavor. the EG. NICKS PIANKEI 2/ WHITEFISH! Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a complimentary dinner & dessert! Call for details. pasta • ribs • plank:fish 6066 Wog Mc* at Farmington Road (61O) 851-0805 For fantastic food, fabulous fun and friendly faces, O'Mara's Has It All! V _Lae enieziainoteni nic t hily, Ca jo4 deliednie of playea. dnizin9 dinneiy and aklazazds. Sudalde kichen a m. friamiait-Saiwidaet and /.2 onidniethi en &oda,/ apRif laie nic t id dpecial detections • 74 laniailyikq aniwitOj domezts and cappaccino. and &ipil&44 V aeell an d Clie4. host * a4oand die wo414 BIRMINGHAM • ehaeff,eac e e and aana compienieni eueiuy conipla V Ain us eaeiut gueekay. 1.12 kuatc4 10:30 .2:30 and ate/14 jon. 5 7 ajleiuvolk anwinc frionday, - the - EMBASSY SUITES - SOUTHFIELD'S FINEST CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Sunday 11:30 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. Adults $15.95 Seniors $13.95 Under 12 $7.95 \ RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 350-2000 7,17,= —/ 28100 Franklin Road, Southfield RESERVATIONS 399-6750 Twelve Mile & Coolidge in Berkley Alt - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FEATURING 1500 Town Center, Southfield 827-4000 FRESH FISH DAILY Family Casual Dining Carrv-Out Available Banquet Facilities 851-8222 Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road MC ICC'S FINE RESTAURANT STEWART'S A DETROIT ORIGINAL • Open 7 Days • Late night Dinners • Piano Bar Fri. Nights • Sun. Brunch A Combination That Can't Be Beat! GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES 23380 Telegraph South e 1 0 Mile Rd • Southfield (313) 352-8243 "Stewart's dares to be different" Molly Abraham-Free Press "Ron Stewart's Genius Idea." Jane Rayborn-News RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED T HE D ET RO IT J E WIS H NE WS 313-832-3200 82 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 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, 399-6750. This is the former Chuck Joseph's location, renamed, renovated and pre- senting a larger and more di- versified menu than previously. Now owned by Kevin O'Mara, O'Mara's kitchen is open until 1 a.m. Monday through Satur- day and until 12 Midnight Sun- days, featuring late night specials. It also has Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. plus live entertainment through- out the week. O'Mara's, 2555 W. A Superior Dining Experience WALK THE PLANIC! Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 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. Some of the freshest and best prepared sea food and game." Geri Speace-Metro Times 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 RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant ‘1 111111r# 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 AVM* 7116 ctotO COIN OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST HOWARD LEW CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE 24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-EX PLAZA) 353-7848 (West of Telegraph) 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 K