GuidE Pike "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 258.5788 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham Bottle & Basket Street ge4vvt44444 Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 Invites you to Enjoy It's Wonderful Cuisine 4ft N NEW — Menu NEW — Wine List . . . and variety of specials A.-.• ale Featuring Darin Moore, • Member U.S. Culinary Olympic Team Fine Dining Experience BANQUET FACILITIES FOR: Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Showers, Anniversaries Sweet Sixteens, Reunions, Theme Parties, Etc. Enjoy Fine Cuisine and Courteous Service 7 Days A Week! 18 West Pike Street, Pontiac (810) 334-7878 Monday Thru Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. 4108 West Maple • Bloomfield Hills • 626-2630 1500 Town Center, Southfield 827- 4000 C CHINESE 11•11111 ■ 1•• RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY E.G. NICK'S *: 44. pasta • ribs • plankfts11 6066 West Ma* at Farmington Road (810) 851-0805 Aytymft 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 the Ofig 1,101 Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant 7116 cio tO C 0 1 1t1 OPEN 7 DAYS CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FEATURING YOUR HOST: HOWARD LEW SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE 24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-EX PLAZA) 353-7848 (West of Telegraph) — FRESH FISH DAILY GOLDEN BOWL Family Casual Dining Banquet Facilities Carry-Out Available 851-8222 Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road DINE IN & CARRY-OUT 398-5502 or 398 - 5503 S7ECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE w C/3 w MC ICCI A FINE RESTAURANT GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES H- 70 • Banquet Facilities Your Chef: FRANK ENG 22106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MILE In A & P Shopping Center 23380 Telegraph South of 10 Me lid • Soudyield (313) 352-8243 =r- LLJ w OPEN 7 DAYS — MON.-THURS. 11-9:45, FRI. & SAT 11-10:45, SUN. & HOUDAYS 1 to 9:45 Combin Ba etiBon Th u at CC Dining Guide 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 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. O'Mara's, 2555 W. 12 * BIRMINGHAM 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. A= PlANKEWHITEFISH! BERKLEY 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. EARLY DINNERS Celebrate your birthday with us and receive a birthday discount. Up to $9 value. By DANNYRASIT1 Sila, 4033 W. 1 2 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. AMERICAN Birmingham's Ageless Favorite The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature Oroirlen Pre)enbc Chinese • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE Dining 4St Carry-Out 625 7 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center North of Ma le • West Bloomfield • 855-3570 M■ 11M111101P, 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 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, 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. Joe Muer's Seafood, 2000 Gra- tiot, Detroit, 313-567-1088. 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-