,-DiNiNqGuidE The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY 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 dine you visit with us." Gracious Dining and Off Premise Catering Bottle & Basket 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. 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham 258-5788 Re4u4A4A4 4 Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 RATED *z** 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. O'Mara's, Detroit News • Detroit Free Press A Superior Dining Experience Join Us For Something Refreshingly Different 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! EARLY DINNERS 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. Monday Thru Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. 4108 West Maple • Bloomfield Hills • 626-2630 1500 Town Center, Southfield * 827- 4000 BLOOMFIELD HILLS SUEY! CHINESE Your name doesn't have to be Sue to enjoy 1 the geat taste of our fabulous ribs! Join us at E.G.Nick's for our world famous ribs, the delicacy you won't want to miss! Stop in today and try the most delicious ribs you'll set your fin- gers on! Come on in and go hog wild! 111 ‘14 11111r7 immy, RATED r** DETROIT MONTHLY Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi 349-9260 at (00 COIN pasta • ribs • plankfish 6066 West Maple at Farmington Road (810) 851-0805 OPEN 7 DAYS — YOUR HOST: HOWARD LEW SZECHUAN, MANDARIN, CANTONESE 24480 W. 10 MILE (IN TEL-EX PLAZA) CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE 353-7848 (West of Telegraph) AMINI111111111=1 - The World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs DINE IN & CARRY-OUT 398-5502 or 398 - 5503 FRESH FISH DAILY SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE Family Casual Dining Banquet Facilities Carry-Out Available OPEN 7 DAYS — MON.-THURS. 11-9:45, FRI. & SAT. 11-10:45, SUN. & HOLIDAYS 1 to 9:45 851-8222 • Banquet Facilities Your Chef: FRANK ENG 22106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MILE In A & P Shopping Center ■ •••• ■■••■■••■ :.... V 80 ■ 1111 ■ GOLDEN BOWL FEATURING MC ICC I FINE RESTAURANT * DETROIT E.G. NICK'S Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road 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. A canbt-BaetiBon B ea t! 6roiden fireknb c at Chinese Dining & Carry-Out GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES 23380 Telegraph South of 10 Mile Rd • Southfield (313) 352-8243 _ • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE 6257 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center North of Ma le • West Bloomfield • 855 3570 - 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. 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- sine. Many attempts have been made to copy some of Joe Muer's dishes, but there's always that secret ingredient for elegant taste that no one has been able to cap- ture and are available only at this and Joe's Bar & Grill in Southfield. Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 871-1590. Since 1939, Lelli's has been a Detroit dining tradition, serving Italian favorites at their best. As years before, it is again a 7-day-a-week favorite, open Sundays 12 noon to 8 p.m. Lelli's has always been noted for