* WEST BLOOMFIELD Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake 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. 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. Hamlisch Guests At Luncheon Marvin Hamlisch — composer, conductor and musician — will be the guest of honor at the De- troit Symphony Orchestra Hall Volunteer Council Celebrity Lun- cheon on Friday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at the Ritz Carlton. Tickets are available by call- ing the Council's administrative office, (313) 962-1000. In addition, Mr. Hamlisch will perform the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, April 20-23, at Or- chestra Hall. Tickets for these performances are available by calling the DSOH box office, (313) 833-3700. `Pinafore' Takes Stage The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society will present Gilbert and Sullivan's op- eretta H.M.S. Pinafore, for two weeks in April. Performances will take place April 6-8 and 13-15 at 8 p.m., and April 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 2 p.m. in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. For ticket information, call the UMGASS office at (313) 761- 7855. Let Us CATER Your Next Affair. Now Accepting Reservations JOIN US FOR LUNCH For All Private Occasions OR DINNER LIVE JAZZ Thursday . . . 8 p.m. to 12 Mid. Friday .. . 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring Kevin Crosby and David Ball Open 7 Days • Carry-Out Available i)ct e N 0 N 6199 Orchard Lake Rd. (N. of Maple) West Bloomfield CF 737.8600 NOW SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER BUFFET ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT MONDAY THRU SATURDAY (Except Holidays) Cancer Prevention Tips • Eat foods high in fiber and low in fat DINNER 6 TO 9 LUNCH 11 TO 2:30 SUNDAY 5 TO 9 CHINESE AND JAPANESE FOOD OUR MENU CHANGES DAILY • Include fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals in your diet LISTED BELOW ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF THE DISHES WE ARE FEATURING • If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so only in moderation • CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE • CHICKEN TERIYAKI • BEEF TOKYO STYLE • HONG KONG STEAK • BEEF TENDERLOIN CHINESE STYLE • TUNA FISH ROLLS • MIXED SEAFOOD WITH VEGETABLES • CALIFORNIA ROLLS • FUTOMAKI • HONG KONG FISH • CUCUMBER ROLLS • STEAMED SHRIMP • JAPANESE SALAD • GENERAL TAO CHICKEN • MIXED SEAFOOD ROLLS • SZECHUAN BEEF & CHICKEN • BAR-B-Q RIBS WITH HONEY SAUCE • JAPANESE HOMEMADE SOUPS AND MORE! 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