* * NOVI SOUTHFIELD 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. 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. OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, lOYMile 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 I-696, still serves the same homemade traditional Jew- ish foods for which it has been - known, only in a much more modernistic 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. 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. 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, 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 Sports Bar & Grill, 23380 Telegraph Road, South- field, 352-8243. This is more than just another sports bar and grill restaurant. Veteran restaurateur Herman Yagoda features char- broiled steaks, fresh seafood, large burgers, baby-back ribs and Iamb chops that he defies others to beat. Also home-made soups and daily specials at both lunch and dinners, with moderate prices in a casual and relaxed at- mosphere. Mountain Jack's, 26855 Green- field Rd., Southfield, 557-0570. Noted for serving excellent 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. Its children's menu is also high- ly received. 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. * SOUTHFIELD JET 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. JEWISH ENSEMBLE THEATRE 1994 - 1995 * " SEASON TROY i 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. LOST IN YONKERS by Neil Simon Wiinner of 1991 Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award for Best play! OCT 12-NOV 13 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. DEATH AND THE MAIDEN by Ariel Dorfman A white-knuckle thriller NOV 23- DEC 18 CHANGE OF LIFE * by Kitty Dubin World premiere of an hilarious comedy WALLED LAKE 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. FEB 8-MARCH 5 GOLDEN BOY by Clifford Odets A classic American drama WARREN APRIL 26-MAY 21 Arriva Italia Ristorante, 6880 a 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. ORDER SEASON TICKETS NOW (87 0) 788.2900 Aaron DeRoy Theatre J.C.C. West Bloomfield * 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 standout for over 20 years. The large, experty-cut and succulent lamb chops, special recipe Parthenon cake, traditional Greek favorites, special salads, etc., have been winning return cus- tomers. Golden Phoenix, 6257 Orchard Lake Rd., Sugar Tree Shopping Center, West Bloomfield, 855- 3570. Now serving beer and wine, Golden Phoenix, specializ- ing in Chinese, Cantonese and Szechuan food, is the same fine restaurant that had previously been a long-time favorite on Continued on Page 100 Save up to 20%.• SENIOR • STUDENT • GROUP RATES AVAILABLE DAILY SPECIALS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CHICKEN PAPRIKAS W/Pot. & Veg. s STEAK lips Over noodles SPAGHETTI W/Meat or Marinara Sauce BEEF STEW HUNGARIAN GOULASH Over Noodles CHICKEN STIR FRY Over rice 9 0 I Includes Soup Or Salad • No Split Orders On These Specials. I SHIUA DINNERS and BEAUTIFUL PARTY TRAYS • Free Delivery Open Mon. - Sat 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Closed Sundays DELI AND GOURMET RESTAURANT 21754 W. 11 MILE RD. • HARVARD ROW • 352-4940 FAX: 352-9393 93