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."
Gracious Dining and Off Premise Catering
Bottle & Basket
190 N. Hunter, Birmingham
STEWART'S
A DETROIT ORIGINAL
258 5788
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• 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!
RESERVATIONS
RECOMMENDED
313-832-3200
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.
Jane Rayborn-News
"Some of the freshest and best
prepared sea food and game."
Geri Speace-Metro Times
E.G. NICK'S
PLANKE1).-–WHITEFISH!
Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a
birthday discount. Up to $9 value.
pasta • ribs • plankfish
6066 West Maple at Farmingtce Road
(810) 851-0805
A MIMI%
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BIRMINGHAM
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
7116 ctot0 COIN
OPEN 7 DAYS —
YOUR HOST: HOWARD LEW
SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE
CARRY-OUT
AVAILABLE
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.
RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY
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 \ c=
28100 Franklin Road, Southfield
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.
24480 W. 10 MILE (iN TEL-EX PLAZA)
(West of Telegraph)
353-7848
GOLDEN BOWL
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.
DINE IN & CARRY-OUT 398-5502 or 398-5503
SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE
FEATURING -
The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs
FRESH FISH DAILY
Family Casual Dining
Banquet Facilities
Carrv-Out Available
Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road
851-8222
MC ICCI
FINE RESTAURANT
A Combination
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OPEN 7 DAYS —
MON.-THURS. l 1-9:45, FRI. & SAT. 11-10:45, SUN. & HOLIDAYS 1 to 9:45
• Banquet Facilities
Your Chef: FRANK ENG
22 106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MILE In A & P Shopping Center
Dining 00irlen r6Oen;);
Chinese • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine
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& Cany-Out
WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE
62 5 7 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center
North of Maple • West Bloomfield • 855-3570
GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES
23380 Telegraph South of10 Mile Rd • Southfield (313) 352-8243
Specializing in
Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods
BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE
CHINESE LUNCH BUFFET $5 75
1500 Town Center, Southfield
827-4000
MON.-THURS. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PLUS OUR REGULAR MENU
CROSSWINDS MALL 4301 Orchard Lake Rd. • 932 3133
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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
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.
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-