The Restaurant Listing
Is A Weekly Feature

By DANNY RASKIN

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."

ST EWART'S

A DETROIT ORIGINAL

Gracious Dining and Off Premise Catering

258 5788

190 N. Hunter, Birmingham

Bottle & Basket

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.

• Open 7 Days • Late night Dinners
• Piano Bar Fri. Nights • Sun. Brunch

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Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30

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 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.

"Stewart's dares to be different"

Molly Abraham-Free Press

"Ron Stewart's Genius Idea."

WALK THE PLANK!

Jane Rayborn-News

"Some of the freshest and best
prepared seafood and game."

RESERVATIONS
RECOMMENDED

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.

313-832-3200

Geri Speace-Metro Times

E.G. NICK'S

pasta • ribs • plankfish

PLANKE[WHITEFISH!

6066 West Maple at Fornigon Road

Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a
birthday discount. Up to $9 value.

(8101851-0805

RATED

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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 500.

Szechuan and Gourmet
Cantonese Restaurant

41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260

7116 (OW COIN

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
28100 Franklin Road, Southfield

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BIRMINGHAM

CARRY-OUT
AVAILABLE

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
SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE
24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-EX PLAZA)
353-7848
(West of Telegraph)

GOLDEN BOWL

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DINE IN & CARRY-OUT 398-5502 or 398-5503

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE

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The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs

FEATURING

FRESH FISH DAILY

OPEN 7 DAYS —
MON.-THURS. 11-9:45, FRI. & SAT 11-10:45, SUN. & HOLIDAYS I to 9:45

Your Chef: FRANK ENG
• Banquet Facilities
22 106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MILE In A & P Shopping Center

Family Casual Dining
Carrv-Out Available
Banquet Facilities
851-8222
Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road

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MC I C C' S

FINE RESTAURANT

A Combination That
Can't Be Beat!
GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES

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

23380 Telegraph South of 10 Mlle Rd • Southfield (313) 352-8243

!OA KOW OIN

Specializing in

Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods

BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE
WEST BLOOMFIELD
OAK PARK
DINE
Crosswinds Mall
13 715 W. 9 Mile
IN

West of Coolidge

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

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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.

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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
1 1 :30 a.m. and Sunday from 2
p.m. Large private rooms for ban-
quets and parties are available.
Valet parking.

The Blue Nile, 508 Monroe,
Detroit, 964-6699. Seifu Lessan-
work is back after nine months
in his homeland of Ethiopia gath-
ering new exotic ideas for his
menu. The Blue Nile, with its tra-
ditional Ethiopian cuisine of poul-

