ual taste presentations are offered by Iwo restaurants which stand out for their din- ing diversities. T.C. Linguine with its Ital- ian fare and Tango's Cocktail Lounge that features a bistro atmosphere with enter- tainment for dancing. The many services offered by Radisson Plaza at Town Cen- ter has given it a high rating by hotel pe- riodicals. Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 352-7377. This is one of Michigan's largest delicatessen carryout orations, but you wouldn't know it from the size. And everything is homemade, tole slaw, potato salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad and much more. Star its own corned beef and pas- trami, and the 7-day operation includes a major specially — beautiful tray catering. WALLED LAKE Key Largo, I 42 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake, 669-1441. Much tropical fun is included in the dining experiences at Key Largo, which is considered by many as a Northwest premiere in wa- terfront dining. Expec , ially 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, pizzas, ribs, sandwiches, salads and daily fresh fish specials. Its banq ue t room is available for all events. WARREN Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Rd., Warren, 268-3200. Owner Jae Vic- ari's growing dining empire can consid- er this East Side gem as the flagship restaurant. Its Italian food, coupled with the kitchen sense of veteran Italian dining chef Aldo Oliaviani, range on the superb, along with pastries homemade on the premises. A banquet hall next door seats over 400 and is receiving bookings be- cause of the ambiance and a prime fac- tor ... food as is served at Andiamo Italia. WEST BLOOMFIELD Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Or- chard Lake Road, 737-8600. This big favorite is considered a phenomenon in the restaurant business. It is busy every evening, seven days a week, and lunch- es are big also. Opal came to the sub- urbs.in 1993 and the flames have been blazing even larger ever since. The Greek- town 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 win- ning huge amounts of return customers. Jazz with Millie Scott and Kevin Crosby is featured on Thursday and Friday evenings. Buddy's Bar-B-Oue, 6676 Orchard 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 spe- cial sauces in the food preparation. Also now, a blues band entertains Thursday and Saturday evenings. Envoy Cafe, 33210 W. 14 Mile Rd., Sinsbury Plaza, West Bloomfield, 855- 6220. This new and distinctive cafe, fea- turing nouvelle cuisine, presents a dining room of warmth and charm. Each plate is a beautiful arrangement of color. Mu- sicians perform Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m., and food served until 11 p.m. Specials with touches of innovation ore offered daily. Golden Phoenix, 6257 Orchard Lake Rd., Sugar Tree Shopping Center, West Bloomfield, 855-3570. Now serv- ing beer and wine, Golden Phoenix, spe- cializing 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 culi- nary consumption. SHABBAT SERVICES FOR SINGLES 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 mony 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 Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes, plus a Chinese Buffet at lunch and dinner to go with its regular menu. \ Tonight — 8 p.m. I Temple Shir Shalom 1 I I I I I Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Rd., Old Orchard Shopping Center, West Bloomfield, 626-6313. Those who like the real thing will enjoy Mai Tai with its very spicy or non-spicy foods concocted for authentic and traditional tastes at lunch or dinner. It presents a casual atmosphere with seating around 100 and is open sev- en days a week. I I I Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, 855-6622. The dom- inant consistency of this highlyacclaimed critic's choice restaurant is in its menu se- leCtion 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 nev- er had before, along with homemade Jewish dishes and dietary-restricted de- lights to satisfy all appetites. I I I I I WINDSOR WOLVERINE LAKE Nifty's, 1403 S. Commerce Rd., Wolverine Lake, (810) 624-6660. The new Nifty's is the former Nifty Norman's location, but with a new menu. It has re- tained the same casual atmosphere that people have enjoyed. The new menu and wine list present refreshing choices at reasonable prices. Items are included like fresh fish daily, pasta dishes, sauteed chicken, veal Asiago, steak, barbecued baby back ribs, Southwestern dishes, etc. Banquet facilities are obtainable for up to 150 at bar or bat mitzvahs, weddings, showers, etc. 3999 Walnut Lake Road (S.E. corner of Walnut Lake & Orchard Lake Roads) (810) 737-8700 Services are followed by an Oneg Shabbat Writer, producer and director Harvey Ovshinsky has been awarded four of the highest honors in broadcasting: a national Emmy, a Peabody award, f . an Iris award from the National Association of Television Programming Executives and the American Film Institute's Robert M. Bennett Award for Excellence. Last year, he received the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Silver Baton Award. The Shabbat Services program is sponsored by the Michigan Board of Rabbis in cooperation with The Jewish News and the Community Outreach and Involvement Department of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I Steve's Back Room, 7295 Orchard Lake Road, 851-1133. It's east side lo- cation is where so many people from all over hove gone for fresh Middle-East- ern food. Now there is a Steve's Back Room in West Bloomfield, serving the same excellent dining fare with many dish- es not seen anywhere in this region. The display cases and carry-out sector, in- cluding many favorites plus beer and wine, is enhanced by he newlyremodeled wide open expanse instead of the former Sul- tan's crowded look. Blue Danube, 1235 Ottawa Street, Windsor, Ontario, 519-2520246. Fine Hungarian cuisine is featured, but this pop- ular family operation also been serving European and Canadian fare for over 20 years. Specialties with old world au- thenticity 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 avaibble. 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