* * iot FARMINGTON HILLS unique posters, artifacts, etc. in- cluding an old-time photo booth that works, make up this party favorite where both youngsters and adults get equally involved. SEAFOOD MORE TO ENJOY — THE NEW De DENNIRS Ir FAMOUS SEAFOOD TAVERN Pomodoro, If a gold medal is tops in Culinary Olympic com- petition, than that's the rating of Pomodoro, owned by former gold medalist Joe Beato, whose classic Southern Italian cuisine in- cludes many heart healthy fea- tures for which he is noted. Homecooking is a big standout by Joe, with Italian favorites that bring out many traditional de- lights at both lunch and dinner. ... BRINGING YOU FINE SERVICE, QUALITY AND VALUES SINCE 1981 SEAFOOD SO FRESH . . . YOU'D THINK WE CAUGHT IT OURSELVES! ORCHARD LAKE ROAD AT 12 MILE • FARMINGTON HILLS • 553-7000 LAUREL PARK PLACE • SIX MILE AT 1-275 • LIVONIA • 464-9030 THAI RESTAURANT The Newest Thai Restaurant in Town! RATED **It DETROIT NEWS • LUNCH SPECIALS FROM 11-4 PM • CARRY OUT & CATERING AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATIONS: (313) 626-6313 6635 Ordtard Lk. Rd. at Maple • OM Orchard Shopping Ctr. HOURS: Mon.-Thur. 11 AM-10 PM, Fri. & Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun. 12-9 PM Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418 Northwestern Hwy., Farm- ington Hills, 855-9463. The all- new Vineyards is something to see, with both booths and tables for people to sit with salads ga- lore, both regular and low fat plus over 50 sandwiches. Also, from Shirlee Bloom's separate kitchen comes her excellent preparation of tradition Jewish dishes, using only kosher products. Shirlee's foods are available for dining in or carry-out. She is also available for weddings, bar-bat mitzvahs, showers, etc. Wing Hong, 31455 W. 14 Mile, Farmington Hills, 851-7400. One side serves Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin food. The other, Tokyo Japanese Steak House, fea- tures a Sushi Bar along with Japanese dishes for table dining. Wing Hong is celebrating its 18th anniversary at this location but over 30 years in the Metropoli- tan Detroit area. Daily lunch and dinner specials are both Chinese and Japanese. * LATHRUP -WATERFRONT "I have enjoyed cooking in the Key Largo Kitchen bringing you great food, properly prepared. Visit us soon to enjoy some very special new dishes" Chef Patrick Dunn CIA " OrtEatin.,56. cercE fialal2Ening at U) XEy Zazgo!" Call 810-669-1441 for Reservations On The Lake — w VD w LU w 72 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 LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lath- rup Landing, Lathrup, 559-9099. It's changeover is amazing from the former Sol's Delicatessen to an elegant atmosphere where all areas are a different decor. LaFen- di serves Middle Eastern and American cuisine seven days a week with the kitchen open un- til 10:30 p.m. Many of the Mid- dle Eastern dishes are not found in any restaurant of its type and a big favorite is the raw juice bar with fresh squeezed fruits and vegetables. Catering is available. * LIVONIA D. Dennison's Seafood Tav- em of Livonia, 37716 W. 6 Mile, Laurel Park Place, Livonia, 464- 9030. D. Dennison's has an es- tablished reputation for moderately-priced seafood from Florida, Boston and the Great Lakes. The atmosphere is lively and informal with a fresh raw bar and early dining specials. Also featured are pasta, chicken dish- es, salads and sandwiches, plus a children's menu. NOVI Ah Wok, 41563 W. 10 Mile Rd., Novi Plaza, Novi, 349-9260. Rat- ed among the top gourmet Chi- nese restaurants in this area, Ah Wok is also still a big favorite on standard traditional dining. For years, adventurous customers have enjoyed the elaborate of- ferings with their imaginative style of preparation which have proven delightful palate-pleasers. OAK PARK SOUTHFIELD Bread Basket Deli, 10.1( Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Cen- ter, Oak Park, 968-0022. A fa- vorite of many people for breakfast, lunch, dinner and af- ter-theater, this has the aura of a modernistic delicatessen so ap- parent with colorful decor. A chil- dren's menu is featured along with party trays. The Bread Bas- ket Deli is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. brought a bevy of gourmet dish- es from his former Larco's days to go along with the familiar tra- ditional homemadeJewish dish- es. Gateway serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with big spe- cialties also being party trays and outside catering. Golden Bowl, 22106 Coolidge at 9 Mile, Oak Park, 398-5502. The knowledge of Chef Frank Eng is widespread in Chinese dining. Golden Bowl is open seven days, Mon.-Thurs. from 11 a.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. serving Szechuan, Mandarin and Can- tonese food. Carry-out service is available plus banquet facilities. * PONTIAC Pike Street, 18 West Pi ke Street, Pontiac, 334-7878. The excellent cuisine and service at this fine standby is well noted by diners. Featured is the imaginative pre- sentations of Executive Chef Darin Moore, a member of the U.S. Culinary Olympic team that will compete in 1996 in Berlin, Germany. Banquet facilities are available for all events. The wine list and gourmet-styled menu items present wide arrays of choices. * ROYAL OAK Avenue Diner, 4616 Wood- ward, Royal Oak, 549-2000. Strictly in name only is this big favorite of people of all ages who enjoy true home cooking with a flair. The ambiance is breathtak- ing as superb touches of gracious elegance make it one of the most beautiful restaurants in America, on a scale with Atlanta's Buck- head Diner and San Francisco's Fog City Diner. Lunch and dinner specials feature many dishes found only at Avenue Diner. Chick-N-Ribs, 118 S. Woodward, Royal Oak, 544-1211. Much has been said about this dine in and carry-out restaurant whose spe- cialties of broasted or bar-b-q chicken and bar-b-q ribs have re- ceived much attention, but as regular customers say, the proof is in the tasting. It's open seven days, Sun.-Thurs. 11-10, Fri. & Sat. 11-11. * SOUTHFIELD Alia's, 27167 Greenfield, South- field, 559-8222. A good family restaurant serving American and Lebanese cuisine, Alia's owners Dania and Ed Farah are proud of their homemade specialties pre- pared from natural ingredients. It is open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Car- ry-out of its entire menu is avail- able as is off-premise catering. Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Rd., Southfield, 358-3355. When for- mer owner Pat Archer passed on, people said Excalibur would also go. However, they didn't reck- on with Marty Wilk, owner/chef who has made it one of Metro- politan Detroit's markedly popu- lar dining and dancing spots. It's Frank Sinatra's favorite while in the local area. Entertainment is Tues. thru Sat. and complete catering at Excalibur plus homes, halls, etc. Gateway Deli, 21754 W. 11 Mile, Harvard Row, Southfield, 352-4940. With Peter Bershaj at the helm of Gateway Deli, he has Gold Coin, 24480 W. 10 Mile in Tel-Ex Plaza, Southfield, 353- 7878. The Gold Coin features Szechuan, Mandarin and Can- tonese dining with complete car- ry-out available. It is owned by Howard Lew, whose Ming Palace of Northland years back provid- ed him with the needed experi- ence for complete customer satisfaction. It is open seven days. Joe's Bar & Grill, 30855 South- field Road, Southfield, 644-5330. This is another fine Joe Muer Restaurant, serving about 15 fresh fish and seafood items pre- pared pretty much like Joe's downtown Detroit operation. Also pasta and baby back ribs. The clam chowder is from an original Joe Muer's recipe. Black Angus steaks are also featured at the Southfield site as well as on Grati ot. McVee's Sports Bar & Grill, 23380 Telegraph Road, South- field, 352-8243. This is more than just another sports bar and grill restaurant. Veteran restaurateur Herman Yagoda features char- broiled steaks, fresh seafood, large burgers, baby-back ribs and lamb chops that he defies others to beat. Also home-made soups and daily specials at both lunch and dinners, with moderate prices in a casual and relaxed at- mosphere. New Seoul Garden, 27566 Northwestern, Southfield, 827- 1600. Authentic Korean and Japanese dishes are the theme foods at this restaurant with a sis- ter Seoul Garden in Sterling Heights. Authenticity is brought to the table where favorites such as beef, chicken and shrimp are prepared on a barbeque grill in front of customers. Floor seating and a suchi bar also add to its ap- peal. Pearl City, 27522 Northwestern Hwy. at 11 Mile between Lahser and Telegraph, Southfield, 354- 3700. Since selecting Southfield as his third location, John Wong has captured the dining imagi- nation of many with his moder- ately-priced Chinese food at lunch and dinner. Pearl City Southfield's Sunday buffet, dinner buffet and menu selections offer customers a variety of ways in which to dine. Its children's menu is also high- ly received. Radisson Plaza Hotel, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, 827- 4000. Two restaurants stand out for their individual taste presen- tations. T.C. Linguine with it's Ital- ian fare and Tango's Cocktail Lounge featuring a bistro at- mosphere with entertainment for dancing Thursday through Sat- urday. The entire hotel has been rated four diamonds by AAA for the many services it offers. Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 352-7377. This is one of Michigan's largest delicatessen carry-out operations, but you wouldn't know it from the size. And everything is homemade, cole slaw, potato salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad and much more. Star cooks its own corned beef and pastrami, and the 7-day operation includes a major specialty — beautiful tray catering.