The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANIYY RASKIN BERKLEY Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, AMERICAN AMERICAN Birmingham's Ageless Favorite Pike Street "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 258 5788 Re4144A/2444 - Mon. - Thurs. 11 - 11; Fri., Sat. 11 - Midnight; Sun. 12 - 9; Brunch 10 - 2:30 Invites you to Enjoy It's Wonderful Cuisine NEW — Menu NEW — Wine List . . . and variety of specials D I Ft M/'I N Featuring Darin Moore, Member U.S. Culinary Olympic Team H A NI Fine Dining Experience Enjoy Fine Cuisine and Courteous Service 7 Days A Week! EARLY DINNERS BANQUET FACILITIES FOR Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Showers, Anniversaries Sweet Sixteens, Reunions, Theme Parties, Etc. 18 West Pike Street, Pontiac (810) 334-7878 1500 Town Center, Southfield * 827-4000 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. CHINESE Ir. o righ 0 E.G. NICK'S RATED **r DETROIT MONTHLY Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant pasta • ribs • plank-fish 6066 West Maple at Fanatic() Road (810) 851-0805 ) Amvpsk 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 7I1E 4)(0 COIN OPEN 7 DAYS YOUR HOST: HOWARD LEW SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE FEATURING - CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FRESH FISH DAILY Family Casual Dining Banquet Facilities Carrv-Out Available Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road MC ICE'S' FINE RESTAURANT 851-8222 A Combination That Can't Be Beat! GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES 23380 Tdegroph South of 10 Mlle Rd • Southfield (313) 352-8243 Dining Guide 72 * 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. 4108 West Maple • Bloomfield Hills • 626-2630 Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a birthday discount. Up to $9 value. 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. BIRMINGHAM Monday Thru Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. PLANKED 2V WHITEFISH! 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. For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin, Art Shafer or your account representative at (313) 354-6060 24480 W. 10 MILE 0N TEL-EX PLAZA) (West of Telegraph) 353-7848 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 Garyand 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 of the restaurant's family-type op- eration. 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, E33-0700. 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, Iamb and a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, is noted for