The Restaurant Listing
Is A Weekly Feature
By DAIWY RASKIN
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BERKLEY
AMERICAN
AMERICAN
Birmingham's Ageless Favorite
"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
Bottle & Basket
Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30
A Superior Dining Experience
WALK THE PLANK!
Far fantastic food, fabulous fun and friendly faces,
O'Mara's Has It All!
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
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complimentary dinner & dessert! Call for details.
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RESERVATIONS 399-6750
Twelve Mile & Coolidge in Berkley
FEATURING -
The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs
1500 Town Center, Southfield
827- 4000
Family Casual Dining
Carrv-Out Available
Banquet Facilities
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FINE RESTAURANT
851-8222
STEWART'S
A DETROIT ORIGINAL
• Open 7 Days • Late night Dinners
• Piano Bar Fri. Nights • Sun. Brunch
A Combination That
Can't Be Beat!
"Stewart's dares to be different"
Molly Abraham-Free Press
GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES
23380 Telegraph South qf1 0 Mlle Rd • Southfield (313) 352-8243
"Ron Stewart's Genius Idea."
Jane Rayborn-News
RESERVATIONS
RECOMMENDED
T H E DE TRO I T J EWIS H NE WS
313-832-3200
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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
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.
Alban's,
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.
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FRESH FISH DAILY
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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.
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Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Featuring a carving station with Roast turkey and ten-
derloin, waffle, o ► rzelette 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=
28100 Franklin .Road, Southfield
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 seafood and game."
Geri Speace-Metro Times
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.
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DETROIT
RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY
Szechuan and Gourmet
Cantonese Restaurant
‘14 111111.1
41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260
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CARRY-OUT
AVAILABLE
OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST: HOWARD LEW
SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE
24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL EX PLAZA)
353-7848
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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