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 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham Bottle & Basket MC VCC' FINE RESTAURANT 258-5788 Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 S A Combin BaetiBon Th ty at GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES 23380 Telegraph South of 10 Mile Rd. • Southfield (313) 352-8243 Pike Street ge4/164A41 -44 Invites you to Enjoy It's Wonderful Cuisine Fine Dining Experience Enjoy Fine Cuisine and Courteous Service 7 Days A Week! EARLY DINNERS NEW — Menu NEW — Wine List . . . and variety of specials BANQUET FACILITIES FOR Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Showers, Anniversaries Sweet Sixteens, Reunions, Theme Parties, Etc. 4108 West Maple • Bloomfield Hills • 626-2630 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. * Featuring Darin Moore, Member U.S. Culinary Olympic Team Monday Thru Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. 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. 18 West Pike Street, Pontiac (810) 334-7878 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. * BLOOMFIELD HILLS 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 Town Center, Southfield 827-4000 the l origina E.G. NICK'S PLANKEWHITEFISH! Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a birthday discount. Up to $9 value. pasta • ribs • plankfi.sh 6066 West Maple at Famingten Road (810) 851-0805 ST EWA RI' 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 "Ron Stewart's Genius Idea." 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 (7,.._\ RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 350-2000 m7-=', \ 28100 Franklin :Road, Southfield J Jane Rayborn-News RESERVATIONS - RECOMMENDED 313-832-3200 "Some of the freshest and best prepared seafood and game." Geri Speace-Metro Times RATED **IA.?. DETROIT MONTHLY Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FEATURING N114111r# 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 AWN% 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- try, lamb and a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, is noted for low fat dining in a philosophy for total health presentation. Live jazz is featured every Friday and Saturday evening. Joe Muees Seafood, 2000 Gra- 7116 c4010 COIN FRESH FISH DAILY Family Casual Dining Banquet Facilities Carrv-Out Available Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road 851-8222 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. CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST HOWARD LEW SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE 24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-EX PLAZA) (West of Telegraph) 353-7848 tiot, Detroit, 31 3 - 5 67- 1 088. A dining tradition that is known na- tionwide as one of America's premier seafood and fish restau- rants. Over 35 items from the waters are coupled with Black Angus steaks that have made this a Heaven for lovers of fine cou-