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Farmington Hills. 810-474-8484. After
twelve years at this location, Larry Shee-
han decided to remodel to a Florida
decor. He has added oysters, shrimp,
gator tail, calamari and a whitefish din-
ner to his noted Sheehan burgers,
munchies, chili and popular bar-b-q ribs
that had been part of the former O'Shee-
han's menu. Imported beers, frozen trop-
ical drinks and a selections of island
music compliment this casual, Fun diner.
Vineyard's Cafe & Catering,
32418 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington
Hills, 855 - 9463. The all-new Vineyards
is something to see, with both booths and
tables for people to sit with salads gabre,
both regular and low fat, plus over 50
sandwiches. Also, from Shirlee Bloom's
separate kitchen comes her excellent
preparation of traditional Jewish dishes,
using only kosher products. Shirlee's foods
are available for dining in or carryout.
She is also available for weddings, bar-
bat mitzvahs, showers, etc.
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at reasonable prices combine with an
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Mondayfriday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Din-
ner Monday-Thursday 5 p.m. to 10
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p.m.; Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dishes
include fresh fish, pasta, breast of duck,
rack of lamb, etc. Low fat and fat free
items for the health conscious are also
available. Private parties are accepted
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LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup
Landing, Lathrup, 559-9099. An ele-
gant atmosphere, where all areas are a
different decor make up this popular Mid-
dle Eastem restuaurant. many of the dish-
es are not found in too many dining spots
of its type. Fresh squeezed fruits and veg-
etables make up the raw juice bar which
people enjoy seven days a week at all
hours.
LIVONIA
D. Dennison's Seafood Tavern
of Livonia, 37716 W. 6 Mile, Lau-
rel Park Place, Livonia, 464-9030. D.
Dennison's has an established reputa-
tion 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 dishes,
salads and sandwiches, plus a children's
menu.
NOW
Ah Wok, 41563 W. 10 Mile Rd.,
Novi Plaza, Novi, 349-9260. Rated
among the top gourmet Chinese restau-
rants in this area, Ah Wok is also still a
big favorite on standard traditional din-
ing. For years, adventurous customers
Cicero's Ftistorante & Bar, 24299
Novi Road, Novi, 380-0011. Having
one of the newest Italian restaurants in
the Northwest Metropolitan area, Jim
and Chris Stevens, husband and wife
owners of Cicero's, know they are buck-
ing a lot of competition. But the sight of
customers coming back is a great sign.
It is open Mon.-Thurs. 11 to 10; Fri. &
Sot. 11 to midnight and Sun. 4 to 9,
serving Northern and Southern Italian
cuisine, fine wines, homemade desserts
and fresh fish like whitefish, lake perch
and plank salmon.
OAK PARK
Bread Basket Deli, 10Y/Mile and
Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Center,
Oak Park, 968-0022. A favorite of
many people for breakfast, lunch, din-
ner and after-theater, this has the aura of
a modernistic delicatessen so apparent
with colorful decor. A children's menu is
featured along with party trays. The
Bread Bosket 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 wide-
spread in Chinese dining. Golden Bowl
is open seven days, Mon.-Thurs. from
11 a.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. serv-
ing Szechuan, Mandarin and Cantonese
food. Carryout service is available plus
banquet facilities.
ORCHARD LAKE
Jake's On The Lake, 4105 Or-
chard Lake Rd., Orchard Lake. 85 1 -
8888. He's the imaginative world
traveler figure who has owners Jim Kokus
and Ed Manzaria, also bossmen at
Opus One, operating his new restau-
rant on the former Pontiac Trail site of
Buster's Bay. Dinners only are served six
days, Tuesday-Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10
p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11
p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reser-
vations are accepted for any evening.
PONTIAC
Pike Sheet, 18 West Pike Street, Pon-
tiac, 334-7878. This fine dining stand-
by is noted for its excellent cuisine and
service. It features the imaginative pre-
sentations of Executive Chef Darin
Moore, a member of the U.S. Culinary
Olympic team hot will compete in 1996
in Berlin. Its wine list and gourmet-styled
menu items present a wide selection from
which to choose. Banquet facilities are
available for all events.
ROYAL OAK
Chick-N-Ribs, 1 18 S. Woodward,
Royal Oak, 544-1211. Much has been
said about this dine in and carry-out
restaurant whose specialties of broasted
or bar-b-q chicken and bar-b-q ribs have
received 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, Southfield,
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 o week serving breakfast, lunch
and dinner. Carry-out of its entire menu
is available as is off-premise catering.
Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Rd., South-
field, 358-3355. When former owner
Pat Archer passed on, people said Ex-
calibur would also go. However, they
didn't reckon with Marty Wilk, own-
er/chef who has made it one of Met-
ropolitan Detroit's markedly popular
dining and dancing spots. It's Frank Sina-
tra's favorite while in the local area.
Entertainment is Tues. thru Sat. and com-
plete catering at Excalibur plus homes,
halls, etc.
Gateway Deli, 21754 W. 11 Mile,
Harvard Row, Southfield, 352-4940.
A different touch has been given this pop-
ular delicatessen-restaurant by owner Pe-
ter Bershaj. His assortment of gourmet
dishes are brought from Peter's former
Larco's days, and are combined with
familiar traditional homemade Jewish
dishes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, party
trays and outside catering are Gateway
Deli standouts.
McVee's Sports Bar & Grill,
23380 Telegraph Rood, Southfield, 352-
8243. This is more than just another sports
bar and grill restaurant. Veteran restau-
rateur 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 atmosphere.
New Seoul Garden, 27566 North-
western, Southfield, 827-1600. Au-
thenticity 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 sushi bar also add to its appeal. Au-
thentic Korean and Japanese dishes are
the theme foods at this restaurant with a
sister Seoul Garden in Sterling Heights.
Peking Garden, 29875 North-
western Hwy., Applegate Square, West
Bloomfield, 353-7890. Szechuan, Hu-
nan and Chinese dishes are available
for dinners and carryout seven days a
week, Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 10:30
p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.;
Sunday 12 noon to 10 p.m. The fresh
new atmosphere of this awaited restau-
rant is accented by the fine Oriental food
it serves.
Radisson Plaza Hotel, 1500 Town
Center, Southfield, 827-4000. Individ-
ual taste presentations are offered by
two restaurants which stand out for their
dining diversities. T.C. Linguine with its
Italian fare and Tango's Cocktail Lounge
that features a bistro atmosphere with
entertainment for dancing. The many ser-
vices offered by Radisson Plaza at Town
Center has given it a high rating by ho-
tel periodicals.
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 home-
made, cole slaw, potato salad, chick-
en salad, tuna salad, egg salad and
much more. Star cooks its own corned
beef and pastrami, and the 7-day op-
eration includes a major specialty —
beautiful tray catering.
WALLED LAKE
Key Largo, 142 E. Walled Lake Dr.,
Walled Lake, 669-1441. Much tropi-