The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY RASKIN BERKLEY AMERICAN AMERICAN Birmingham's Ageless Favorite STEWART'S "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 Bottle & Basket 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham A DETROIT ORIGINAL 258.5788 • 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." 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. PLANKE D Geri Speace-Metro Times C pasta • ribs • plankfish 6066 West Maple at Farmington Road (8101851-0805 I7 "Some of the freshest and best prepared seafood and game." 313-832-3200 E.G. NICK'S Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a birthday discount. Up to $9 value. Jane Rayborn-News RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED CHINESE Alban's, 190 N. Hunter, Birm- EMBASSY SUITES- 7116 40t0 COIN OPEN 7 DAYS— YOUR HOST: HOWARD LEW Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE 24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-BC PLAZA) (West of Telegraph) 353-7848 Adults $15.95 Seniors $13.95 Under 12 $7.95 RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 350-2000 r 7.7 7,= \ 28100 Franklin Road, Southfield –/ GOLDEN BOWL DINE IN & CARRY-OUF 398-5502 or 398-5503 - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FRESH FISH DAILY Family Casual Dining Banquet Facilities Carry-Out Available Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road 851-8222 MC 23380 Tdegmph South 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. • Banquet Facilities Your Chef: FRANK ENG 22 106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MILE In A & P Shopping Center 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 404 KOW LNN Specializing in Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE OAK PARK WEST BLOOMFIELD DINE 13715 W. 9 Mile Crosswinds Mall IN West of Coolidge 1500 Town Center, Southfield 827-4000 * OPEN 7 DAYS — MON.-11-1URS. 11-9:45, FR1. &SAT. 11-10:45, SUN. &HOIJDAYS 1 to 9:45 GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES of 10 Mlle Rd • Soutiyield ( t 3) 352-8243 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 VCC' S FINE RESTAURANT 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. S7ECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE &ol de n P ho e nix A Cornbin BaetiBon Th y at * Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant SOUTHFIELD'S FINEST CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH FEATURING 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 Mon,-Thurs. un- til 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sun- day till midnight, featuring late night specials. It also has Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. plus live entertainment through- out the week. BIRMINGHAM L. • O'Mara's, 2555 W. 12 Mile Rd., RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 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. 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. 547-4663 Daily 11 9:30, Sat. 11-10, Sun. 12-9:30 gemmomm...11MW 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 * 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.