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The Restaurant Listing
Is A Weekly Feature
By DANNY RASKIN
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BERKLEY
Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley,
Birmingham's Ageless Favorite
Pike Street
"Ow- number one goal at Alban's is to
make sure you have a truly enjoyable
meal each time you visit with us."
Gracious Dining and Off Premise Catering
190 N. Hunter, Birmingham
Bottle & Basket
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(810) 258-5788
Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30
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A Superior Dining Experience
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BANQUET FACILITIES FOR:
Fine Dining Experience
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
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.
O'Mara's, 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.
(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
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS
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WALK THE PLANK!
From the tradition of Northern
Michigan, the original E.G. Nick's
now offers PLANKED WHITEFISH.
It's cooked and served on a special
plank that holds all the delicious
whitefish flavor.
Beau Jack's, It's been open since
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RATED *** DE'T'ROIT MONTHLY
Szechuan and Gourmet
Cantonese Restaurant
AMY,
41563 West Ten Mile, Novi (810)349-9260
RANKEWHITEFISH!
GOLDEN
BOWL
DINE IN & CARRY-OUT
E.G. NICK'S
pasta • ribs • plankfish
6066 West Maple at Farmington Road (810) 851-0805
'WHERE THE CELEBRITIES MEET"
World Famous
Montgomery Inn Ribs
FRESH FISH DAILY
398-5502 or 398-5503
SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE
OPEN 7 DAYS
MON.-THURS. 11-9:30 FRI. & SAT. 11-10:30 SUN. & HOLIDAYS 1-9:30
• Banquet Facilities
• Your Chef: FRANK ENG
22106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MILE (In Park Place Plaza)
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Chinese • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine
Dining & Carry-Out
WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE
6257 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center
North of Maple • West Bloomfield • 855-3570
Family Casual Dining
Banquet Facilities
Carry Out Available
Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road
851 - 8222
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23380 Telegraph Smith of 10 Mlle Rcl. • Smithfield (313) 352-8243
Danny Raskin, Art Shafer
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(313) 354-6060
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.
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph
Rd. at Maple, Bloomfield Plaza,
932-0800. It's slogan "A little bit
of New York right here in Bloom-
field Hills," is indicative of the re-
cently opened delicatessen that
has been receiving much ap-
plause. Featured are the old-time
deli pastrami of yesteryears, hot,
steamy corned beef, homemade
pastries, Rominik brownies, ap-
ple strudel and seven layer cake.
Dining in is amid a comfortable,
intimate atmosphere, and car-
ry-out is available of any item on
the menu. Great pride is placed
on Steve's tray catering.
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DETROIT
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
11:30 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