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 A DETROIT ORIGINAL 258 5788 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham Bottle & Basket STEWART'S - • 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." 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. /-A RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED 313-832-3200 "Some of the freshest and best prepared seafood and game." Geri Speace-Metro Times E.G. NICK'S pasta • ribs • plankfish 6066 West Maple at Forrrigon Road (810)851-0805 PLANKEWHITEFISH! Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a birthday discount. Up to $9 value. dit ' Imre Ay,* 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 Franldin Road, Southfield CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant 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. 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST: HOWARD LEW SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE 24480 W. 10 MILE (iN TEL-EX PLAZA) (West of Telegraph) 353-7848 DINE IN & CARRY-OW 398-5502 or 398-5503 SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FRESH FISH DAILY Family Casual Dining Carrv-Out Available Banquet Facilities 851-8222 Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road OPEN 7 DAYS — MON.-11-1URS. 1 l -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 ilrolden frlocil;); Ba etiBon That ,tin MC \ICE S A Comb FINE RESTAURANT GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES 23380 Telegraph South of 10 Mile Rd. • Soudyield (313) 352-8243 Chinese • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE Dining & Carry-Out 6257 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center 827- 4000 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 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 Specializing in Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods 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 1130 a.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. Large private rooms for ban- quets and parties are available. Valet parking. BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE The Blue Nile, 508 Monroe, North of Maple • West Bloomfield • 855-3570 464 KOW 11161 CHINESE LUNCH BUFFET $5 75 1500 Town Center, Southfield * BIRMINGHAM GOLDEN BOWL FEATURING 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. O'Mara's, RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY THE G ot° C011t1 EMBASSY SUITES- SOUTHFIELD'S FINEST CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 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. MON.-THURS. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. PLUS OUR REGULAR MENU CROSSWINDS MALL 4301 Orchard Lake Rd. • 932-3133 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-