DiNiNq Guid E The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY RASKIN * " A ) 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 548-3650. Two brothers, Mike and Al Bsharah, have vaulted Sila 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham A Czr zibtin BaetiBon Th y at MC VCC' FINE RESTAURANT 258.5788 Mon. - Thurs. 11 - 11; Fri., Sat. 11 - Midnight; Sun. 12 - 9; Brunch 10 - 2:30 GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES 23380 Telegraph South of Rel. • Soudylekl (313) 352-8243 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. 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. Li I HM Nt;HA-A1 Fine Dining Experience Enjoy Fine Cuisine and Courteous Service 7 Days A Week! EARLY DINNERS 1500 Town Center, Southfield 827-4000 * STEWART'S A DETROIT ORIGINAL Monday Thru Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m 4265 Woodward (Corner Canfield) • Open 7 Days • Late night Dinners • Piano Bar Fri. Nights • Sun. Brunch "Stewart's dares to be different" 4108 West Maple • Bloomfield Hills • 626-2630 Molly Abraham-Free Press "Ron Stewart's Genius Idea." Jane RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED 313-832-3200 WALK THE PLANK! Rayborn-News "Some of the freshest and best prepared sea food and game." Geri Speace-Metro Times 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. RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY E.G. NICK'S PLANKE?&WHITEFISH! Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a birthday discount. Up to $9 value. pasta • ribs • plankftsh 4 Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant AM& 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 6066 west Maple ai Farrington Rood (810) 851.0805 BIRMINGHAM 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 Smard and is a complete party outfitter for groups 200 to 500. 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, 7116 (OW COIN OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST HOWARD LEW EMBASSY SUITES- SOUTHFIELD'S FINEST CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH THE DETRO IT JEWIS H NE WS 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 SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE 24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-EX PLAZA) (West of Telegraph) 353-7848 GOLDEN BOWL DINE IN & CARRY-OUT' 398-5502 or 398-5503 SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE OPEN 7 DAYS — MON.-11-1URS. 11-9:45, FRI. & SAT. 11-10:45, SUN. & HOLIDAYS 1 to 9:45 - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FEATURING FRESH FISH DAILY Family Casual Dining Banquet Facilities Carrv-Out Available Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road 851-8222 • Banquet Facilities Your Chef: FRANK ENG 22 106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MLLE In A & P Shopping Center 00 ► den P60cill x Chinese • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine Dining & Carry-Out WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE 6257 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center North of Ma le • West Bloomfield • 855-3570 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-