The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY RASKIN * BERKLEY Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, 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 STEWART'S A DETROIT ORIGINAL 258 5788 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham • 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 Bottle & Basket "Stewart's dares to be different" Molly Abraham-Free Press "Ron Stewart's Genius Idea." Jane Rayborn-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 "Some of the freshest and best prepared sea food and game." Geri Speace-Metro Times E.G. NICK'S PLANIEWHITEFISH! Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a birthday discount. Up to $9 value. pasta • ribs • plankfish 6066 West Maple et Fornington Rood (810) 851-0805 RATED r*r DETROIT MONTHLY Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant Avy• % 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 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 r. ,= \ 28100 Franklin Road, Southfield 7116 ctotO COIN - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FRESH FISH DAILY FINE RESTAURANT 353-7848 OPEN 7 DAYS — MON.-11-1URS. 11-9:45, FRI. & SAT. 1 1-10:45, SW. & HOLIDAYS 1 to 9:45 • Banquet Facilities Your Chef: FRANK ENG 22106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MILE In A & P Shopping Center ► Pre)enbc Chinese • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine Dining ST Carry-Out WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE 6257 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center North of Maple • West Bloomfield • 855-3570 464 KOW lANN Specializing in Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE OAK PARK WEST BLOOMFIELD DINE 1 3 7 1 5 W. 9 Mile Crosswinds Mall IN West of Coolidge 82 1500 Town Center, Southfield 827-4000 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. BLOOMFIELD HILLS (West of Telegraph) GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES 23380 Telegraph South qf 10 Mile Rd. • Southfield (313) 352-8243 BIRMINGHAM Alban's, 190 N. Hunter, Birm- SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE &olde M C 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. GOLDEN BOWL SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE 24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-EX PLAZA) Family Casual Dining Carrv-Out Available Banquet Facilities 851-8222 Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road u at CC S A Combination Th O'Mara's, 2555 W. 12 Mile Rd., 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. OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST HOWARD LEW DINE IN & CARRY-OUf 398-5502 or 398-5503 FEATURING 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. 547-4663 Daily 11-9:30, Sat. 11-10, Sun. 12-9:30 Orchard Lake Rd. & Lone Pine 932-3133 CARRY Mon.-Wed. 11-10, Thurs. & Fri. 11-12:30 OUT Sat. 12-12:30 a.m., Sun. 1-9:30 * Kingsley Inn, 1475 North Woodward, 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.-12 mid., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The house spe- cialty of Sauteed Lake Perch is a dandy. * DETROIT Carl's Chop House, 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. Lelli's, 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.