DiNiNg GuidE AMERICAN AMERICAN C 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 258-5788 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham Bottle & Basket STEWART'S ORIGINAL DETROIT • Open 7 Days • Late night Dinners • Piano Bar Fri. Nights • Sun. Brunch "Stewart's dares to be different" Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 Molly Abraham-Free Press "Ron Stewart's Genius Idea." WALK THE PLANK! Jane Rayborn-News 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 zud pasta • ribs • plankfish 6066 West Maple at Farrington Road (810) 851-0805 Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a birthday discount. Up to $9 value. RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY ‘141111/1 Alm. Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 EMBASSY SUITES- 7I1E (OP COIN 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 117:17:= 28100 Franklin Road, Southfield By DANNY RASKIN * BERKLEY 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. K 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. * E.G. NICK'S PIANKEWHITEFISH! The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST: HOWARD LEW SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE 24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-EX PLAZA) (West of Telegraph) 353-7848 GOLDEN BOWL 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 5.00. 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. DINE IN & CARRY-OUT 398-5502 or 398-5503 SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FEATURING FRESH FISH DAILY Family Casual Dining Cann-Out Available Banquet Facilities 851-8222 Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road MC (/) LU CE'S RN E RESTAURANT A Combination That Can't Be Beat! GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES 23380 Telegtvph South ylo 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 22 106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MILE In A & P Shopping Center & o lden IMoe nb c Chinese • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine Dining & Carry-Out WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE 6257 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center North of Maple • West Bloomfield • 855-3570 me Rd • Southfield (313) 352-8243 LU Specializing in Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods D CC F- LU BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE WEST BLOOMFIELD OAK PARK DINE Crosswinds Mall 1 371 5 W. 9 Mile IN LU West of Coolidge 16 1500 Town Center, Southfield 827- 4000 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 BLOOMFIELD HILLS 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. 1