* WEST BLOOMFIELD WALLED LAKE large outdoor deck is the favorite of many. * WARREN Arriva Italia Ristorante, 6880 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren, 573-8100. Chef Bill Hall has established him- self as an innovator of new ideas in Italian cuisine. Fresh pasta is made on the premises every day. A favorite dining spot for local media personalities, Arriva is open 7 days a week, Arriva Ris- torante now featuring Dinner Shows. Dinner 7 pm, show 9 pm. Private dining rooms are avail- able. * WEST BLOOMFIELD Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road, 737-8600. When Opal came to the suburbs on October 27, 1993, flames ga- lore blazed to big crowds every night. The Greektown in West Bloomfield is the pride of Rick Ro- gow and Tom Peristeris, whose large, expertly-cut in it's own kitchen lamb chops, special recipe Parthenon cake, tradition- al Greek favorites, special salads, including Tommy's New Idea Sal- ad, are still winning return cus- tomers with the same large nightly attendances. Thrusday and Friday evenings feature jazz, with David Ball and Kevin Cros- by. Golden Phoenix, 6257 Orchard Lake Rd., Sugar Tree Shopping Center, West Bloomfield, 855- 3570. Now serving beer and wine, Golden Phoenix, specializ- ing in Chinese, Cantonese and Szechuan food, is the same fine restaurant that had previously been a long-time favorite on Maple and Telegraph. Both din- ing in and carry-out are available in a wide assortment of Orien- tal dishes for culinary consump- tion. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Rd., Crosswinds Mall, West Bloom- field, 932-3133. Owner Gene Woo has made Hoa Kow into one of the favorite restaurants of its kind in the area as people from all walks of life and most parts of the De- troit and Metropolitan sectors come to enjoy his many styles of Chinese dining. Plus Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin, Hoa Kow features a Chinese Buffet at lunch and dinner along with its regular menu. White fish in all cooking va- rieties is also a big feature, with almost a thousand pounds served weekly. Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Rd., Old Orchard Shopping Cen- ter, West Bloomfield, 626-6313. Those who like the real thing will enjoy Mai Tai with its very spicy or non-spicy foods concocted for authentic and traditional tastes at lunch or dinner. It presents a casual atmosphere with seating around 100 and is open seven days a week. Red Robin, 5656 West Maple, West Bloomfield, 932-1887. There's no recognizing this for- mer Chuck Muer's restaurant site, and besides a totally new inside, it has become a favorite dining spot for the entire family. Also featured are homemade soups, free fries and beverage refills, sal- ads galore, pastas, pizzas, chick- en, fajitas, etc. Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, 855-6622. Since 1962, this highly-regarded restaurant has been acclaimed as a critic's choice for it's dominant consistency. It features cocktails and a menu to satisfy all ap- petites, from traditional home- made Jewish dishes to dietary-restricted delights. Break- fast, lunch and dinner is served in a warm, casual atmosphere Tuesday through Sunday. * WINDSOR Tunnel Bar-B-Q 58 Park St. E., Windsor, Det. Number 961-3663. Tunnel Bar-B-Q, off the Windsor- Detroit Tunnel exit, and its sister operation, TBQ's Other Place, are prominent as two of Windsor's finest restaurants. For over 50 years, Tunnel has reaped much inter- national fame for its world famous ribs and high quality homemade desserts. TBQ's Oth- er Place features tasty seafoods, steaks, chops, cocktails and much banquet facilities. Tunnel Bar-B-Q now also serves beer and wine for the first time in it's his- tory. Your Hosts: Rick Rogow & Tommy Peristeris Welcome to the best Greek food this side of Greektown featuring the finest lamb chops among other excellent Greek favorites. Great atmosphere. Terrific service. Moderate prices. What more could you ask for? * WOLVERINE LAKE Nifty Norman's, 1403 S. Com- merce Rd., Wolverine Lake, (810) 624-6660. Under new manage- ment, it has retained the same casual atmosphere that people have enjoyed, and a new menu and wine list present refreshing choices at reasonable prices. The new bill of fare includes items like fresh fish daily, pasta dishes, sauteed chicken, veal Asiago, steak, barbequed baby back ribs, Southwestern dishes, etc. Ban- quet facilities are available for up to 150 having a good time at bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings and showers. Sunday Brunch Coming * Let Us CATER Your Next Affair. Now Accepting Reservations JOIN US FOR LUNCH For All Private Occasions OR DINNER Mid. LinirE JAzz ThFu:isddaayy .....98pp.nm.ttoo l a2.m featuring Kevin Crosby and David Ball Open 7 Days • Carry-Out Available 6199 Orchard Lake Rd. (N. of Maple) West Bloomfield FALAFIL A SPECIALITY Open 7 Days Play the market right and you could lose it all. 737-8600 Lunch & Dinner Restaurant Mideastern & American Cuisine 27060 Evergreen At 1-696 & 11 in Lathrup Landing 559-9099 Play Details Domestic Abuse The University of Michigan's De- partment of Theatre and Drama will present the U.S. college pre- miere of Sirens, a new drama about domestic violence by play- wright Darrah Cloud. Sirens will be performed at the Trueblood Theatre in Ann Arbor through April 9. The play tells about five women who are struggling to free themselves from cycles of abuse. For ticket information, call the League Ticket Office, (313) 764- 0450. Puppet Show In Wyandotte The Wyandotte Community Ed- ucation Department invites you to join songstress/puppeteer Mau- reen Schiffman and her puppet pal, in "Coco Goes West," at the Roosevelt High School in Wyan- dotte on Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. Come dressed in western at- tire. For ticket information, call (313) 246-1082. • Lamb Chops • Shish Kabob • Tabbouli • Stuffed Grape Leaves (Veg. & Reg.) • Bar-B-Q Ribs & Chicken • Etc. RAW JUICE BAR With Fresh-Squeezed fruits & Vegetables teri l r You could lose things like extra weight High blood pressure. And high blood cholesterol levels. The very things that con- tribute to heart attack and stroke. All you have to do is in- vest wisely at the super- market. Buy more in the fresh produce, pasta, breads and cereals sections. And purchase fish, poultry and lean meats instead of fatty or processed meats. Switch to low-fat dairy products and margarine. And check the nutritional listings on food labels. In short, be selective about how you play this market. Because no mat- ter how much you lose, you've got a lot to win. 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