MITCH'S II 'LATHRUP BANQUET ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR ANY OCCASION FARMINGTON HILLS continued from page 69 From 100 to 400 626-5020. Only the huge clock at its out- side entrance is backwards. Everything else at this good time emporium spells fun for the entire family. Owner Marvin Yago- da was crazy like a fox when he came up with the idea, but it has become one of very few like it in the nation, winning awards and appearing in magazines and the Guiness World Book of Records. Video games, pinball machines, antique games, unique posters, etc. include an old-time photo booth. The party favorite also has 24 tables for lunch snacks. Creative Ideas For Your Favorite Bar Mitzvah, Etc. Theme Parties And Everything From Fresh Fruit Bars To Elaborate Sweet Tables At Reasonable Prices Complete Personalized Service By Georgiann Mitchell For More Information, Please Ca Juanita 810-666-4440 O'Shuck's Raw Bar & Grill, 35450 Grand River, Muirwood Square, Farmington Hills. 810474-8484. 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-bq 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. 6685 Highland Road, Across From Oaldand•Pontiac Airport • Pontiac, Mich. 7618 Woodward Ave. 871-1590 OPEN SUNDAYS 12 noon to 9 p.m. Our Daily Hours ... Mon. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tues. Thru Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 12 noon-9 p.m. LIGHT SIDE MENU AVAILABLE ANYTIME SPECIAL QUALITY PARTIES up to 200 Specializing In: Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings, Birthdays, Sweet 16s, Anniversaries, Etc. 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Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11-3, Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5-10, Fri. & Sat. 5-11, Sun. 5-9 RESERVE YOUR PRIVATE HOLIDAY PARTIES FOR SAT. & SUN. 11 -4 wjtr..14141:WWV, ONO WV0g: 70 TH40 W (810) 354-6060 Advertise in our new Entertainment Section! THE JEWISH- _ NEWS 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 galore, 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 feeds are available for dining in or carry-out. She is also available for weddings, bar- bat mitzvahs, showers, etc. FERNDALE French Gourmet, 23421 Wood- ward, Ferndale, 810-541-1200. At one time a great place to go for French pas- tries and desserts, this has become a full- fledged restaurant with under 30 seats. It serves gourmet-style food of resonable prices. Owners Marvin Bernstein and wife/executive chef Lina Bernstein, also roost their own coffees and have added new features from 40 French syrups to an extensive line of teas, Parisian vinegars, oils, honeys, preserves and mustards. Al- though a complete restaurant now, French Gourmet is still a classic authentic French pastry shop and bakery, with excellent special occasion and wedding cakes. If going for dinner, take a tip and make a re5evation. Remember, seating capacity is small. LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup, 559-9099. An elegant atmosphere, where all areas are a dif- ferent decor make up this popular Mid- dle Eastern restuaurant. many of the dishes 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, Laurel Park Place, Livonia, 464-9030. D. Den- nison's has an established reputation for moderately-priced seafood from Florida, Boston and the Great Lakes. The atmos- phere is lively and informal with a fresh raw bar and early dining specials. Also featured are pasta, chicken dishes, sal- ads 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 have enjoyed the elaborate offerings with their imaginative style of preparation which have proven delightful palate-pleasers. Cicero's Ristorante & 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 bucking a lot of competition. But the sight of customers coming back is a great sign. It is open Mon.-Thurs. 11 to 10; Fri. & Sat. 11 to midnight and Sun. 4 to 9, serving North- em and Southern Italian cuisine, fire wines, homemade desserts and fresh fish like whitefish, lake perch and plank salmon. OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10Z Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak Park, 968-0022. A favorite of many peo- ple for breakfast, lunch, dinner and af- ter-theater, this has the aura of a modemistic delicatessen so apparent with colorful decor. A children's menu is featured along, with party trays. The Bread Basket 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 knowl- edge of Chef Frank Eng is widespread in Chinese dining. Golden Bowl is open seven days, Mon.-Thurs. from 11 a.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. serving Szechuan, Mandarin and Cantonese food. Carryout service is available plus banquet facilities. KEEGO HARBOR ORCHARD LAKE Sweetwaters Bistro, 1978 Cass Jake's On The Lake, 4105 Orchard Lake Rd., Orchard Lake. 851-8888. He's the imaginative world traveler figure who has owners Jim Kokus and Ed Manzaria, also bossmen at Opus One, operating his new restaurant 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 11p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are accepted for any evening. Lake Rd., Keego Harbor, 810-683- 9010. Owners Cheryl and Dr. Joel KimeL man continue to please with delicious food and fine presentation at reasonable prices. Their upscale restaurant is warm, homey and a welcomed dining experi- ence. It is open for lunch, Monday thru Friday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinners are Mon. Thru Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Private parties are available Saturday and Sun- day, 11 a.m. to 4 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. service. It features the imaginative pre- sentations of Executive Chef Darin Moore, a member of the U.S. Culinary Olympic team that will compete in 1996 in Berlin. Its wine list and gourmet-sYed 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 carryout restau- rant whose specialties of breasted or bar- bq chicken and barbq 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 sev- ing American and Lebanese cuisine, Aia's owners Dania and Ed Faroh are proud of their homemade specialties prepared from natural ingredients. It is open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and din- ner. Carry-out of its entire menu is avail- able as is off-premise catering. Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Rd., South- field, 358-3355. When former owner Pot 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 Metro- politan Detroit's markedly popular dining and dancing spots. It's Fronk Sinatra's' fa- vorite while in the local area. Entertain- ment is Tues. thru Sat. and complete 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 Lar- co's days, and are combined with familiar traditional homemade Jewish dishes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, party trays and outside catering are Gateway Deli stand- outs. McVee's Sports Bar & Grill, 23380 Telegraph Road, Southfield, 352- 8243. This is more than just another sports bar and grill restaurant. Veteran restaura- teur Herman Yagoda features charbroiled steaks, fresh seafood, brge burgers, baby- back ribs and lamb chops that he de- fies others to beat. Also homemade soups and daily specials at both lunch and din- ners, with moderate prices in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. New Seoul Garden, 27566 North- western, Southfield, 827-1600. Authen- ticity is brought to the table where favorites such as beef, chicken and shrimp are pre- pared on a barbeque grill in front of cus- tomers. Floor seating and a sushi bar also odd to its appeal. Authentic Korean and Japanese dishes are the theme foods at this restaurant with a sister Seoul Garden in Sterling Heights. PONTIAC 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 atmos- phere of this awaited restaurant is ac- cented by the fine Oriental food it serves. Pike Street, 18 West Pike Street, Pon- tiac, 334-7878. This fine dining stand- by is noted for its excellent cuisine and Radisson Plaza Hotel, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, 827-4000. Individ-