cal fun is included in the dining experi-
ences at Key Largo, which is considered
by many as a Northwest premiere in
waterfront dining. Expecially so with the
fine culinary talents of Executive Chef
Patrick Dunn, noted for presentation of
colorful and imaginative dishes. The large
menu also features new style pastas, piz-
zas, ribs, sandwiches, salads and dai-
ly fresh fish specials. Its banquet room is
available for all events.
WARREN
Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile
Rd., Warren, 268-3200. Owner Joe
Vicari's growing dining empire can con-
sider this East Side gem as the flagship
restaurant. Its Italian food, coupled with
the kitchen sense of veteran Italian din-
ing chef Aldo Ottaviani, range on the
superb, along with pastries homemade
on the premises. A banquet hall next
door seats over 400 and is receiving
bookings because of the ambiance and
a prime factor ... food as is served at
Andiamo Italia.
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199
Orchard Lake Road, 737-8600. This
big favorite is considered a phenome-
non in the restaurant business. It is busy
every evening, seven days a week, and
lunches are big also. Opal came to the
suburbs in 1993 and the flames have
been blazing even larger ever since. The
Greektown in West Bloomfield is the
pride of Rick Rogow and Tom Peristeris,
whose large, expertly-cut lamb chops,
special salads like Tommy's New Idea
Salad, traditional Greek favorites, etc.
are winning huge amounts of return cus-
tomers. Jazz with David Ball and Kevin
Crosby is featured on Thursday and Fri-
day evenings.
Buddy's Bar B Que, 6676 Or-
chard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, 851-
4250. It has been a local dining tradition
since 1932, when it was on the corner
of Twelfth and Clairmount and became
known for "the best ribs in town." Today,
it still features bar-b-que ribs, chicken,
shrimp, etc., with a Meyerson family
recipe used for the barbequing process
and special sauces in the food prepa-
ration. Also now, a blues band enter-
tains Thursday and Saturday evenings.
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Envoy Cafe, 33210 W. 14 Mile
Rd., Sinsbury Plaza, West Bloomfield,
855-6220. This new and distinctive
cafe, featuring nouvelle cuisine, presents
a dining room of warmth and charm.
Each plate is a beautiful arrangement of
color. Musicians perform Fridays and
Saturdays from 9 p.m., and food served
until 11 p.m. Specials with touches of
innovation are offered daily.
Golden Phoenix, 6257 Orchard
Lake Rd., Sugar Tree Shopping Center,
West Bloomfield, 855-3570. Now serv-
ing beer and wine, Golden Phoenix,
specializing in Chinese, Cantonese and
Szechuan food, is the same fine restau-
rant that had previously been a long-time
favorite on Maple and Telegraph. Both
dining in and carryout are available in
a wide assortment of Oriental dishes for
culinary consumption.
Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Rd.,
Crosswinds Mall, West Bloomfield, 932-
3133. People from all walks of life and
most parts of Detroit and Metropolitan ar-
eas enjoy the many styles of Chinese din-
ing put out by Gene Woo. Whitefish
in all cooking varieties is a big feature,
with almost a thousand pounds served
each week. This is together with Can-
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plus a Chinese Buffet at lunch and din-
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Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Rd.,
Old Orchard Shopping Center, West
Bloomfield, 6266313. Those who like
the real thing will enjoy Mai Tai with
its very spicy or non-spicy foods con-
cocted 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.
Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake
Rd., West Bloomfield, 855-6622. The
dominant consistency of this highly-ac-
claimed critic's choice restaurant is in its
menu selection and food preparation.
But it is also proof that you can teach an
old dog new tricks. Although in existence
since 1962, Stage & Co. also features
items it has never had before, along with
homemade Jewish dishes and dietary-
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side location is where so many people
from all over have gone for fresh Mid-
dle-Eastern food. Now there is a Steve's
Back Room in West Bloomfield, serving
the same excellent dining fare with many
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WINDSOR
Blue Danube, 1235 Ottawa Street,
Windsor, Ontario, 519-2520246. Fine
Hungarian cuisine is featured, but this
popular family operation also been serv-
ing European and Canadian fare for
over 20 years. Specialties with old world
authenticity are prepared from veal, chick-
en and seafood, baked or broiled. It is
open for businessperson luncheons and
dinners, Monday through Sunday, with
banquet facilities available. Gypsy
strolling musicians serenade at tables
Thursday through Sunday.
WOLVERINE LAKE
Nifty Norman's, 1403 S. Com-
merce Rd., Wolverine Lake,1810) 624-
6660. Under new management, 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 mitz-
vahs, weddings and showers.
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