The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY RASKIN BERKLEY Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 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 M C CC FINE RESTAURANT 258 5788 A Comb,tin BaetiBon That at Can GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES - Mon. - Thurs. 11 - 11; Fri., Sat. 11 - Midnight; Sun. 12 - 9; Brunch 10 - 2:30 23380 Telegraph South of 10 Mlle Rd. • Southfield (313) 352-8243 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, 2555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Pike UI 14 ge4444A/2-444 N ( ; H A NI Fine Dining Experience E Enjoy Fine Cuisine and Courteous Service 7 Days A Week! EARLY DINNERS Street Invites you to Enjoy It's Wonderful Cuisine oft NEW — Menu ------r 1- • ' 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 Berkley, 399-6750. This is the for- mer Chuck Joseph's location, re- named, renovated and presenting a larger and mare 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. 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 oz.a , E.G. NICK'S PLANKED v WHITEFISH! Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a birthday discount. Up to S9 value. of the restaurant's family-type op- eration. pasta • ribs • plankfish 6066 West Maple at Farmington Road (810) 851-0805 144111111.7 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 RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 350-2000 Y 7:13:= \ 28100 Franklin Road, Southfield —/ . - 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 Beau jack's, It's been open since 1976 and considered the favorite dining and watering spot by many people. They are consid- ered like members of the family by Gary and dad jack Cochran, who owned the Westerner Beef Buffet on the same site before turning it into the casual Beau Jack's where people know each other and enjoy the comaraderie AMY % RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 7gE (OP COIN CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST HOWARD LEW SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE 24480 W. 10 MILE TEL-EX PLAZA) (West of Telegraph) 353-7848 (IN 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 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 1 1 :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