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Gracious Dining and Off Premise Catering
190 N. Hunter, Birmingham
(810) 258-5788
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• WINES BY THE GLASS
• TEAKS, SEAFOOD, VEGETARIAN SPECIALS,
PASTAS & COOL SALADS
KALL-AHEAD SEATING

4108 West Maple
Bloomfield Hills
(810) 626-2630

Monday Thru Sunday
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

(810) 334-7878

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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.

The Restaurant Listing
Is A Weekly Feature

By DANNY RASKIN

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BERKLEY

Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley,
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.

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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.

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Beau Jack's, It's been open since
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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E.G. NICK'S

pasta • ribs • plankfish

6066 West Maple at Farmington Road (810) 851-0805

RAPED *** DET ROIT MONTHLY

"WHERE THE CELEBRITIES MEET"

Szechuan and Gourmet
Cantonese Restaurant

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World Famous
Montgomery Inn Ribs
FRESH FISH DAILY

Family Casual Dining

Banquet Facilities

Carry-Out Available

Middiebelt at 12 Mile Road

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FINE RESTAURANT

851-8222

A Combination That
Can't Be Beat!

GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES

23380 Tdegnq,h South of 10 Mile Rd • Soudylek1 (313) 352-8243

41563 West Ten Mile, Novi (810)349-9260

GOLDEN BOWL

DINE IN & CARRY-OUT
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

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
Angus steaks that have made this
a Heaven for lovers of fine cou-
sine. Many attempts have been
made to copy some of Joe Muer's
dishes, but there's always that
secret ingredient for elegant taste
that no one has been able to cap-
ture and are available only at this
and Joe Muer's Grill in Southfield.

Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave.,
Detroit, 871-1590. Since 1939,
Lelli's has been a Detroit dining
tradition, serving Italian favorites
at their best. As years before, it