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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 o
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.
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 carry-out.
She is also available for weddings, bar-
bat mitzvahs, showers, etc.
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He has added oysters, shrimp, gator tail,
calamari and a whitefish dinner to his not-
ed Sheehan burgers, munchies, chili and
popular bar-b-q ribs that had been part
of the former O'Sheehan's menu. Imported
beers, frozen tropical drinks and a se-
lections of island music compliment this
casual, fun diner.
Wed. & Thur. Starting at 6:30, Fri. & Sat. S
35135 Grand River (Drakeshire Shopping Center)
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Serving Windsor and Detroit For Over Twenty Years
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For Reservations 1-800-963-1903 or (519) 252-0246
French Gourmet, 2342 1 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 at resonable
prices. Owners Marvin Bernstein and
wife/executive chef Lino Bernstein, also
roast their own coffees and have added
new features from 40 French syrups to on
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 reservation. Remember, seating capacity
is small.
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 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. &
Sat. 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, 1 0! Mile and
Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak
Park, 968-0O22. A favorite of many peo-
ple for breakfast, lunch, dinner and af-
ter-ti-eater, 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 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. Carry-out service is available plus
banquet facilities.
KEEGO HARBOR
ORCHARD LAKE
Sweetwaters Bistro, 1978 Coss
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. Dinners are Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Sunday 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Friday
and Saturday 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Private par-
ties are available 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dish-
es include fresh fish, pasta, breast of duck,
rock of bmb, etc. Low fat and fat-free ierns
for the health conscious are also avail-
able.
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 11 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Reservations are accepted for any
evening.
LATHRUP
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 vinich
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,
PONTIAC
Pike Street, 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 that will compete in 1996 in Berlin.
Its wine list and gourmetstyled menu items
present a wide selection from which to
choose. Banquet facilities are available
for all events.
ROYAL OAK
Chick-N-Ribs, 118 S. Woodward,
Royal Oak, 544-1211. Much has been
said about this dine in and carry-out
restaurant whose specialties of breasted
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.
SOUTHFIILD
Ma's, 27167 Greenfield, Southfield,
559-8222. A good family restaurantserv-
ing American and Lebanese cuisine, Aids
owners Dania and Ed Farah are proud
of their homemade specialties prepared
from natural ingredients. It is open 7 days
a week serving breakfast, lunch and din-
ner. Carryout of its entire menu is avail-
able 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 Metro-
politan Detroit's markedly popular dining
and dancing spots. It's Frank 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. 1 1 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 Rood, Southfield, 352-
8243. This is more than jt.ist 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 home-made 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 b 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
add to its appeal. Authentic 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 carry-out seen 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.
Radisson Plaza Hotel, 1500 Town
Center, Southfield, 827-4000. Individ-
ual taste presentations are offered by two
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 carry-out
operations, but you wouldn't know it from
the size. And everything is homemade,
cole slaw, potato salad, chicken salad,
tuna salad, egg salad and much more.