GuidE DINING 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 NC \ IC E S FINE RESTAURANT 258 5788 - Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 A Combin Ba eti on Bean! at GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES 23380 Tdegmph South of 10Mile Rd. • Southfield (313) 352-8243 The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY RASKIN * 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 ge4/1A4A4444 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 Iltr it V 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 4 \MOP' - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs Amyl& RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 M E Gott) COIN FRESH FISH DAILY Family Casual Dining Banquet Facilities Carrv-Out Available Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road 851-8222 . * 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. * 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 lt 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: