The Restaurant Listing
Is A Weekly Feature
By DANNY RASKIN
BERKLEY
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.
Sila,
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Birmingham's Ageless Favorite
Pike Street
"Our 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
(810) 258-5788
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Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30
RATED ****
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Enjoy
Fine Cuisine
and Courteous Service
7 Days a Week!
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A Superior Dining Experience
Join Us For
Something Refreshingly Different
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Featuring Darin Moore,
Member U.S. Culinary Olympic Team
4108 West Maple
Bloomfield Hills
(810) 626-2630
EARLY DINNERS
Monday Thru Sunday
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
BANQUET FACILITIES FOR:
Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Showers, Anniversaries
Sweet Sixteens, Reunions, Theme Parties, Etc.
18 West Pike Street, Pontiac
(810) 334-7878
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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.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
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.
Beau Jack's,
WALK THE PLANK!
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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.
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RATED FOUR STARS "
THE DETROIT HEWS & DETROIT MONTHLY
•30 WINES BY THE GLASS
•STEAKS, SEAFOOD, VEGETARIAN SPECIALS,
PASTAS & COOL SALADS
•CALL-AHEAD SEATING
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CAFE 559-5965 665-0700
PLANKED L./ WHITEFISH!
E.G. NICK'S
pasta •
ribs • plankfish
6066 West Maple at Farmington Road (810) 851-0805
"WHERE THE CELEBRITIES MEET"
1500 Town Center, Southfield
827- 4000
Family Casual Dining
FINE RESTAURANT
A ConTtin
BaetiBon That
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.
RATED *** DETROIT MONTHLY
Szechuan and Gourmet
Cantonese Restaurant
AVM*
41563 West Ten Mile, Novi (810)349-9260
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.
Joe Muer's Seafood,
GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES
23380 Telegraph South of 10 Mile Rd. • Southfield (313) 352-8243
Dining Guide
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please contact
Danny Raskin, Art Shafer
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Carl's Chop House,
Banquet Facilities
Carry-Out Available
Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road
851-8222
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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.
DETROIT
World Famous
Montgomery Inn Ribs
FRESH FISH DAILY
MC ICC '
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph
or your account representative
at
(313) 354-6060
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 •
Dining & Carry-Out
Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine
WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE
6257 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center
North of Maple • West Bloomfield • 855-3570
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
Lelli's,