* * NORTHVILLE SOUTHFIELD SOUTHFIELD it was a French restaurant. Now the Victorian elegance has been transformed into a pleasant Ital- ian dining spot serving veals, seafood and pasta dishes among a wide variety of specialties that have added to its popularity. Lit- tle Italy serves cocktails and has the Valente touch of realism. It is open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Car- ry-out of its entire menu is avail- able as is off-premise catering. It's children's menu is also high- ly received. * NOVI Ah Wok, 41563 W. 10 Mile Rd., Novi Plaza, Novi, 349-9260. Rat- ed among the top gourmet Chi- nese restaurants in this area, Ah Wok is also still a big favorite on standard traditional dining. For years, adventurous customers have enjoyed the elaborate of- ferings with their imaginative style of preparation which have proven delightful palate-pleasers. OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10)f Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Cen- ter, Oak Park, 968-0022. A fa- vorite of many people for breakfast, lunch, dinner and af- ter-theater, this has the aura of a modernistic delicatessen so ap- parent with colorful decor. A chil- dren's menu is featured along with party trays. The Bread Bas- ket Deli is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Golden Bowl, 22106 Coolidge at 9 Mile, Oak Park, 398-5502. The knowledge of Chef Frank Eng is widespread in Chinese dining. Golden Bowl is open seven days, Mon.-Thurs. from 11 a.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. serving Szechuan, Mandarin and Can- tonese food. Carry-out service is available plus banquet facilities. Hoa Kow, 13715 W. 9 Mile, Oak Park, 547-4663. One of Oak Park's pioneers, Hoa Kow is a fa- vorite of people from all walks of life and all parts of the Detroit and Metropolitan areas. Plus Can- tonese Szechuan and Mandarin foods, Hoa Kow Oak Park and its second location Hoa Kow West Bloomfield at Crosswinds Mall are famous for their varieties of white fish, selling over 1,500 pounds a week. Modern Delicatessen, 25290 Greenfield, Oak Park, 968-8000. Some say it opened in 1926 but most agree that Modern Deli- catessen unlocked its doors in 1936. Whatever the year, it is one of Detroit's oldest names in the restaurant business. Modern's second location, on Greenfield just south of 1-696, still serves the same homemade traditional Jew- ish foods for which it has been known, only in a much more modrnistic atmosphere. Tray catering? Of course. ROYAL OAK Chick-N Ribs, 118 S. Woodward, Royal Oak, 544-1211. Much has been said about this dine in and carry-out restaurant whose spe- cialties of broasted or bar-b-q chicken and bar-b-q ribs have re- ceived much attention, but as regular customers say, the proof is in the tasting. It's open seven days, Sun.-Thurs. 11-10, Fri. & Sat. 11-11. * SOUTHFIELD Alia's, 27167 Greenfield, South- field, 559-8222. A good family restaurant serving American and Lebanese cuisine, Alia's owners Dania and Ed Farah are proud of their homemade specialties pre- pared from natural ingredients. Embassy Suites, 28100 Franklin Rd., Southfield 350-2000. There is much to say about Executive Chef John P. Vogelmeier. Being a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, a member of the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine and teacher of private cooking class- es. Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Rd., Southfield, 358-3355. When for- mer owner Pat Archer passed on, people said Excalibur would also go. However, they didn't reck- on with Marty Wilk, owner/chef who has made it one of Metro- politan Detroit's markedly popu- lar dining and dancing spots. It's Frank Sinatra's favorite while in the local area. Entertainment is Tues. thru Sat. and complete catering at Excalibur plus homes, halls, etc. Gateway Deli, 21754 W. 11 Mile, Harvard Row, Southfield, 352-4940. With Peter Bershaj at the helm of Gateway Deli, he has brought a bevy of gourmet dish- es from his former Larco's days to go along with the familiar tra- ditional homemade Jewish dish- es. Gateway serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with big spe- cialties also being party trays and outside catering. Gold Coin, 24480 W. 10 Mile in Tel-Ex Plaza, Southfield, 353- 7878. The Gold Coin features Szechuan, Mandarin and Can- tonese dining with complete car- ry-out available. It is owned by Howard Lew, whose Ming Palace of Northland years back provid- ed him with the needed experi- ence for complete customer satisfaction. It is open seven days. McVee's, 23380 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, 352-8243. One of the local area's oldest restaurateurs in the point of service owns and operates McVee's. Herman Yago- da uses his vast experience to promote what every customer wants, quality and satisfaction. Moderately-priced lunches and dinners including fresh fish, are served daily amid a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Mountain Jack's, 26855 Green- field Rd., Southfield, 557-0570. Noted for serving excel-ent prime rib, Mountain Jack's Southfield also presents a widely diversified menu for diners with discrimi- nating taste, including steak, chicken or seafood. It is one of the few places where entrees also include soup and salad bar at the table. New Seoul Garden, 27566 Northwestern, Southfield, 827- 1600. Authentic Korean and Japanese dishes are the theme foods at this restaurant with a sis- ter Seoul Garden in Sterling Heights. Authenticity is brought to the table where favorites such as beef, chicken and shrimp are prepared on a barbeque grill in front of customers. Floor seating and a suchi bar also add to its ap- peal. Pearl City, 27522 Northwestern Hwy. at 11 Mile between Lahser and Telegraph, Southfield, 354- 3700. Since selecting Southfield as his third location, John Wong has captured the dining imagi- nation of many with his moder- ately-priced Chinese food at lunch and dinner. Pearl City Southfield's Sunday buffet, dinner buffet and menu selections offer customers a variety of ways in which to dine. GRAND OPENING Radisson Plaza Hotel, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, 827- 4000. The two stylish restaurants at popular Radisson Plaza Hotel are each noted for individual goodness. Bouquets is its fine dining room and Tango's Cock- tail Lounge features a bistro at- mosphere with entertainment for dancing Thursday through Sat- urday. The entire hotel has been rated four diamonds by AAA for the many services it offers. Delicious & Healthy Lebanese & American Food Fresh Fruit Juice Bar Shish Kabob • Sharwarma • Kibby Chicken • Lamb Hommos • Baba Ghannoj • Grape Leaves & More Specializing in Vegetarian Dishes Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 352-7377. This is one of Michigan's largest delicatessen carry-out operations, but you wouldn't know it from the size. And everything is homemade, tole slaw, potato salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad and much more. Star cooks its own corned beef and pastrami, and the 7-day operation includes a major specialty — beautiful tray catering. Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Senior Citizens Discount Carry-out • Catering • Banquet Room Available 810-477-3010 OPEN 7 DAYS 10 A.M.-10 P.M. 34731 Grand River • Farmington * TROY Mon Jin Lau, 1515 E. Maple, Troy, 689-2332. Enjoy unique dishes with Thai and Indonesian influences as well as classic Chi- nese cuisine. Voted Best Chinese restaurant by Monthly Detroit. Exceptional dining for over 22 years. Kitchen open till one a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and un- til midnight the rest of the week. Mon Jin Lau offers lunch, dinner, take-out and late night dining. L r Expires 7/31/94 MEI NM MIMI 1=1 MEI SEEN AT MARVIN'S SALES • RENTAL • SERVICE VIDEOS & PINBALLS MARVIN SEZ: WE HAVE A BLACK & "To Dine Is Divine. Have A Hot Dog And WHITE AND COLOR Cold Drink at Marvin's." PHOTO BOOTH * WARREN With Coupon NMI MIN I ■ 11 NMI MIN JEFF BARTHA, Graduate of Western mich. U., Future Millionaire; PETER BERSHAJ, Gateway Gourmet Deli; STEPHEN LEVITZ, Does Very Little; RABBI SCHNIPPER, Cong. Beth Abraham Hillel Moses; MICHAEL WEITZMAN, MGW Metal Processing Inc., 60 Years of Precious Metals; TRAVIS FRYMAN, Detroit Tigers; FAWN ALEK- MAN, Mortgage Consultant, Stratford Funding, Inc.; STEVE HUR- WITZ, Mai Kai Cleaners. THIS AD WALLED LAKE Arriva Italia Ristorante, 6880 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren, 573-8100. Chef Bill Hall has established him- self as an innovator of new ideas in Italian cuisine. Fresh pasta is made on the premises every day. A favorite dining spot for local media personalities, Arriva is open 7 days a week, Arriva Ris- torante now featuring Dinner Shows. Dinner 7 pm, show 9 pm. Private dining rooms are avail- able. MEM MN 11=1 NM NM — ME NMI IMINI IN= •=11 With Purchase of an Entree of Equal or Greater Value Nicky's, 755 W. Big Beaver, Top of Troy Bldg. Concourse, 362- 1262. One of the premier dining and dancing restaurants in the metropolitan Detroit area, It's ex- tended menu features• fresh seafoods, steaks and chops. Live entertainment and dancing is fa- tured Wednesday thru Saturday. Beginning July 18, Michelle Goulet & Co. will perform Monday and Tuesday. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Key Largo, 142 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake, 669-1441. A Northwest premiere in waterfront dining, experiences at Key Largo include a lot of tropical fun. A large menu that features new pastas, pizzas, ribs, sandwiches, salads and daily fresh fish spe- cials at both lunch from 11 a.m. to dinner at 4 p.m. Its banquet room is available for all events. in the Worid Wide Center r 50% OFF ANY ENTREE snow 1 Coupon Per Person L 31005 ORCHARD LAKE RD. BEHIND F&M SOUTH OF 14 • 626-5020 MON.-SAT.10 TO 11,SUN.12TO 9 TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE DINING OUT IN OAKLAND COUNTY irin.,migt . * WEST BLOOMFIELD Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road, 737-8600. Opa! comes to the suburbs as Big Daddy's Parthenon flames galore to big crowds every night. The Greektown in West Bloomfield is the pride of Rick Rogow and Tom Peristeris, whose New Parthenon has been a Downtown Detroit Continued on Page 76 WE NEED YOUR HELP 70 FEED OUR HUNGRY sy Food Bank of Oakland Counts tti