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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
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FINE RESTAURANT
258 5788
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Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30
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GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES
23380 Tdegmph South of 10Mile Rd. • Southfield (313) 352-8243
The Restaurant Listing
Is A Weekly Feature
By DANNY RASKIN
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BERKLEY
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.
O'Mara's,
Pike Street
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Fine Dining Experience
Enjoy
Fine Cuisine
and Courteous Service
7 Days A Week!
EARLY DINNERS
Invites you to Enjoy It's Wonderful Cuisine
NEW — Menu
NEW — Wine List
. . . and variety of specials
Featuring Darin Moore,
Member U.S. Culinary Olympic* Team
BANQUET FACILITIES FOR
Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Showers, Anniversaries
Sweet Sixteens, Reunions, Theme Parties, Etc.
Monday Thru Sunday
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
4108 West Maple • Bloomfield Hills • 626-2630
18 West Pike Street, Pontiac
(810) 334-7878
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.
1500 Toren Center, Southfield
827- 4000
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PUNKEWHITEFISH!
E.G. NICK'S
Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a
birthday discount. Up to $9 value.
pasta • ribs • plankfish
6066 West Maple at Farmington Road
(810)851-0805
STEWART'S
A DETROIT ORIGINAL
4265 Woodward (Corner Canfield)
• Open 7 Days • Late night Dinners
• Piano Bar Fri. Nights • Sun. Brunch
"Stewart's dares to be different"
Molly Abraham-Free Press
EMBASSY SUITES -
SOUTHFIELD'S FINEST CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
"Ron Stewart's Genius Idea."
Jane Rayborn-News
RESERVATIONS
RECOMMENDED
313-832-3200
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.
"Some of the freshest and best
prepared sea food and game."
Geri Speace-Metro Times
Adults $15.95 Seniors $13.95 Under 12 $7.95
RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 350-2000 1717:=
28100 Franklin Road, Southfield
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The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs
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RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY
Szechuan and Gourmet
Cantonese Restaurant
41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260
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FRESH FISH DAILY
Family Casual Dining
Banquet Facilities
Carrv-Out Available
Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road
851-8222
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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 Smart! 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.
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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
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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.
OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST HOWARD LEW
SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE
CARRY-OUT
AVAILABLE
24480 W. 10 MILE
(West of Telegraph)
(IN TEL-EX PLAZA)
353-7848
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-
r: