* * iot FARMINGTON HILLS and bar-b-q ribs that had been on the former O'Sheehan's menu. Tropical drinks and selections of island music compliment this ca- sual, fun diner. MORE TO ENJOY — THE NEVV D. DENNISON'S FAMOUS SEAFOOD TAVE>"- 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 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 traditioniewish 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 aka • RESTAURANT Featuring Your Favorite Thai Dishes RATED *** DETROIT NEWS • LUNCH SPECIALS FROM 11-4 PM • CARRY OUT & CATERING AVAILABLE Cocktails Now Available Reservations (810) 626-6313 6635 Orchard Lk. Rd. at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Ctr. HOURS: Mon.-Thur. 11 AM-10 PM, Fri. & Sat. 11 AM-11 PM, Sun. 12-9 PM 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- Mile, ern of Livonia, 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. 37716 W. 6 Molly Abraham Detroit Free Press "Spring and fine Casual Dining comes to Lake Country, our Chefs are ready to prepare Outstanding Entres for your enjoyment." Chef Patrick Dunn Culinary Institute of America 82 142 East Walled Lake Drive On The Walled Lake (810) 669-1441 El Nibble Nook, 27725 W. 8 Mile, Livonia, 474-0755. Mexican foods and beverages have been served for over 50 years at this home of authentic South of the Border cuisine. The Baier's, Au- drey, Chuck, John and Brett, have also opened another location at West Fourth in Rochester. Both restaurants serve lunch and din- ner prepared fresh daily. Vege- tarian and meat selections are joined by El Nibble Nook's noted frozen Marguaritas. * 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 enjo ,/Pc! the elaborate of- NOVI SOUTHFIELD ferings with their imaginative style of preparation which have proven delightful palate-pleasers. 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 Gratiot. * OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10X 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. 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 sev- en days, Mon.-Thurs. from 11 a.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. serving Szechuan, Mandarin and Cantonese food. Carry-out ser- vice is available plus banquet fa- cilities. PONTIAC Pike Street, 18 West Pike 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 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, 21 754 W. 11 Mile, Harvard Row, Southfield, 352-4940. With Peter Bershaj at the helm of Gateway Deli, he has brought a bevy of gourmet dish- es from his former Larco's days to go along with the familiar tra- ditional homemade Jewish dish- es. Gateway serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with big spe- cialties also being party trays and outside catering. 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, tole 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. TROY Nicky's, 755 W. Big Beaver, Top of Troy Bldg. Concourse, 362- 1262. One of the premier dining and dancing restaurants in the metropolitan Detroit area, It's ex- tended menu features fresh seafoods, steaks and chops. Live entertainment and dancing is fa- tured Wednesday thru Saturday. Beginning July 18, Michelle Goulet & Co. will perform Monday and Tuesday. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. * WALLED LAKE Key Largo, 142 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake, 669-1441. A