The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY RASKIN 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 A DETROIT ORIGINAL 258 5788 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham Bottle & Basket STEWART'S • Open 7 Days • Late night Dinners • Piano Bar Fri. Nights • Sun. Brunch - Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 "Stewart's dares to be different" Molly Abraham-Free Press "Ron Stewart's Genius Idea." Jane Raybom-News WALK THE PLANK! 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. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED 313-832-3200 Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a complimentary dinner & dessert! Call for details. Geri Speace-Metro Times CHINESE EG. NICK'S PLANKEWHITEFISH! "Some of the freshest and best prepared seafood and game." RATED ** DETROIT MONTHLY pasta • ribs • plankfish 6066 West Maple at Farnington Rood (810) 851-0805 Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant Avmsk 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 7116 (OW CAIN 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 ,„ J . 28100 Franklin Road, Southfield CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST: HOWARD LEW SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE 24480 W. 10 MILE ON TEL-EX PLAZA) 353-7848 (West of Telegraph) GOLDEN BOWL DINE IN & CARRY-OUT 398-5502 or 398-5503 SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FEATURING FRESH FISH DAILY OPEN 7 DAYS — MON.-THURS. 11-9:45, FRI. & SAT 11-10:45, SUN. & HOLIDAYS 1 to 9:45 Your Chef: FRANK ENG • Banquet Facilities 22106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MILE In A & P Shopping Caller Family Casual Dining Carry-Out Available Banquet Facilities 851-8222 Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road 6rolden P60e0;x Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 548-3650. Two brothers, Mike and Al Bsharah, have vaulted Sila into a top family Italian restau- rant and pizzeria. Its pizza can be gotten square or round, plus ribs, chicken, fish, salads, pasta and other family delights that in- clude the big selling chicken parmigiana. Daily lunch and din- ner specials are 7 days a week and private banquet space is available. O'Mara's, 2555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, 399-6750. This is the for- mer Chuck Joseph's location, re- named, renovated and presenting a larger and more diversified menu than previously. Now owned by Kevin O'Mara, O'Mara's kitchen is open until 1 a.m. Mon- day through Saturday and until 12 Midnight Sundays, featuring late night specials. It also has Sun- day brunch 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. plus live entertainment throughout the week. 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 selec- tions. Alban's caters to all dietary 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 in- cludes about six entrees for folks to nibble and share, and soups. Long-legged seats and an espres- so bar, non-alcoholic 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 North Bloomfield Hills, 642- 0100. The historical background of Kingsley Inn is such that has brought a rich tradition in fine dining to the Metropolitan area. The menu also features 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.-1 2 mid., Sun. . 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The house spe- cialty of Sauteed Lake Perch is a dandy. Kingsley Inn, 1475 Woodward, Chinese • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE Dining & Cany-Out MC ICCI A Combination That Can't Be Beat! FINE RESTAURANT GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES w 23380 Telegraph South of 10 Mile Rd • Southfield (313) 352-8243 CO 6257 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center North of Maple • West Bloomfield • 855-3570 Mit KOW 0161 Specializing in Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods w C:) tr u_i LU t-- 1500 Town Center, Southfield 66 827-4000 BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE WEST BLOOMFIELD OAK PARK DINE Crosswinds Mall 13715 W. 9 Mile IN Orchard Lake Rd. & Lone Pine West of Coolidge & 932-3133 547-4663 Daily 11-9:30, Sat. 11-10, Sun. 12-9:30 CARRY Mon.-Wed. 11-10, Thurs. & Fri. 11-12:30 OUT Sat. 12-12:30 a.m., Sun. 1-9:30 DETROIT 3026 Grand River off the John Lodge Expressway, Detroit, 833-0700. This legend restaurant is nation- ally known for Blue Ribbon steaks and chops aged in its own cool- ers and excellent seafood and prime rib. Service is . daily from 11:30 a.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. Large private rooms for ban- quets and parties are available. Valet parking. Carl's Chop House, 7618 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 871-1590. Since 1939, Lelli's has been a Detroit dining tradition, serving Italian favorites 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,