The Restaurant Listing
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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

Bottle & Basket

190 N. Hunter, Birmingham

STEWART'S

A DETROIT ORIGINAL

258.5788

• Open 7 Days • Late night Dinners
• Piano Bar Fri. Nights • Sun. Brunch
"Stewart's dares to be different"

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

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.

RESERVATIONS
RECOMMENDED
313-832-3200

pasta • ribs • plankfish
6066 West Maple at Farmington Rod
(8101851-0805

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

Geri Speace-Metro Times

CHINESE

E.G. NICK'S

PLANKED -2_./ WHITEFISH!

Jane Rayborn-News

"Some of the freshest and best
prepared sea food and game."

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BIRMINGHAM

Szechuan and Gourmet
Cantonese Restaurant

41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260

7116 cto tO COIN

OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST HOWARD LEW
SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE

24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-EX PLAZA)

(West of Telegraph)

353-7848

GOLDEN BOWL

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

SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE

-
The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs

FEATURING

FRESH FISH DAILY

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

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FINE RESTAURANT

OPEN 7 DAYS —
MON.-THURS. 11-9:45, 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

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Chinese • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine
Dining & Catty-Out
WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE
6257-Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center
North of Maple • West Bloomfield • 855-3570

GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES

23380 Telegraph South of 10 Mlle Rd • Southfield (3I3) 352-8243

IhkOAKOW LNIV

Specializing in
Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods

BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE

CHINESE LUNCH BUFFET $ S 75

1500 Town Center, Southfield

827-4000

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.

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.

EMBASSY SUITES'

CARRY-OUT
AVAILABLE

O'Mara's,

RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY

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 rz:;=:-
28100 Franklin Road, Southfield
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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

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.

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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.

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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
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-

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