* * NORTHVILLE SOUTHFIELD TROY ian dining spot serving veals, seafood and pasta dishes among a wide variety of specialties that have added to its popularity. Lit- tle Italy serves cocktails and has the Valente touch of realism. NOVI 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. Ah Wok, 41563 W. 10 Mile Rd., Novi Plaza, Novi, 349-9260. Rat- ed among the top gourmet Chi- nese restaurants in this area, Ah 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. 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. Mon iin 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. * * OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10)I Mile 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. * 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. Vo- gelmeier. Being a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, a member of the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine and teacher of private cooking classes. Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Rd., Southfield, 358-3355. When for- mer owner Pat Archer passed on, 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. Gateway Deli, 21754 W. 11 Mile, Harvard Row, Southfield, 352-4940. With Peter Bershaj at 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 lamb 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. 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. O r INTRODUCTORY OFFER (Excluding Liquor) POMODORO RISTORANTE Offer expires 10-31-94 34555 West 12 Mile, Farmington Hills 488-1100 (Between Farmington & Drake in the Arboretum Office complex) Michigan's Most Unique Little Gourmet Restaurant * WARREN Arriva Italia Ristorante, 6880 E. 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. GIORGIO'S At Diner Prices! Your Host: George Golematis * Greenfield at Lincoln WEST BLOOMFIELD Continued on Page 93 fresco 15% OFF TOTAL DINNER 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. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Rd., Crosswinds Mall, West Bloom- field, 932-3133. Owner Gene Woo has made Hoa Kow into one of the favorite restaurants of its kind in the area as people from all walks of life and most parts of the De- troit and Metropolitan sectors come to enjoy his many styles of Chinese dining. Plus Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin, Hoa Kow cucina al Chefaoseph Teat and fancily cordially invite sou and sour west to the grand Opening of Tomodoro Ristomnte on chlonday, October 17 from 7 pm. Enjoy a festive evening with complimentary food, wine and music. (LA cash bar will be available.) * WALLED LAKE 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 Maple and Telegraph. Both din- ing in and carry-out are available in a wide assortment of Orien- tal dishes for culinary consump- tion. P E N OMODORO w 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. Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road, 737-8600. Opal 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. 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