* WEST BLOOMFIELD WALLED LAKE Northwest premiere in waterfront dining, experiences at Key Largo include much tropical fun. The fine culinary talents of Executive Chef Patrick Dunn are well noted for presentation of colorful and imaginative dishes. The large menu also features new-style pas- tas, pizzas, ribs, sandwiches, sal- ads and daily fresh fish specials at both lunch from 11 a.m. to din- ner from 4 p.m. It's banquet room is available for all events and a 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 Opa! 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. JET JEWISH ENSEMBLE THEATRE Presents 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. CLIFFORD ODETS This classic American playwright tells the story of Joe, a young musician turned prizefighter, and the end to which his "success" takes him. * Directed by: 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. PREVIEW S Wednesday, April 26 Sunday, April 30 (Matinee PERFORMANCES April 30 May 21 TICKETS Chamber Music Series Ends The American Artists Series will close its 25th anniversary sea- son with an evening of chamber music at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at Cranbrook/Kingswood Audi- torium, Cranbrook Campus, 1221 North Woodward, Bloom- field Hills, Tickets are $14. Stu- dents $7. For information call AAS, (810) 851-5044. In keeping with American Artists Series tradition, the pro- gram combines familiar and less- er known works for chamber ensemble. In addition to Joann Freeman, pianist and AAS artis- tic director, the AAS Chamber Players include Donald Baker, oboe; Hart Hollman, viola; Ervin Monroe, flute; Linda Snedden Smith, violin; John Thurman, cello; and Robert Williams, bas- soon, all members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. ROBERT GROSSMAN (810) 788 2900 or - -77a, ---- 7- 4,Z4m7m‘ Aaron DeRoy Theatre • c (810) 645 6666 - MC; a t' ll wiriiges matil fir Arra nal erfrwrel Jewish Community Center • 6600 W. Maple Rd. • West Bloomfield Senior, Student and Group Discounts Available • Hearing Assistance Devices Available Ron and Maggie Asmar Shirlee Bloom And Staff . . . Wish Their Customers and Friends A Very Happy, Prosperous & Healthy Passover SHIRLEE BLOOM WILL BE OPEN DURING THE WEEK OF PASSOVER FOR ALL YOUR TRADITIONAL PASSOVER NEEDS Vineyards and Shirlee Bloom Will Serve Traditional Fried Matzoh And Matzoh Sandwiches For Your Dining Pleasure. WE HAVE PASSOVER BAGELS AND LOX! 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