The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY RASKIN BERKLEY Silo, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 548- AMERICAN AMERICAN Pike Street Birmingham's Ageless Favorite "Our number one goal at Alban's is to make sure you have a truly enjoyable meal each time you visit with us." Gracious Dining and Off Premise Catering 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham Bottle & Basket (810) 258 5788 Re41‘4444A44 - Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 RATED *?'** Detroit News • Detroit Free Press A Superior Dining Experience Join Us For Something Refreshingly Different Enjoy Fine Cuisine and Courteous Service 7 Days a Week! 4108 West Maple Bloomfield Hills (810) 626-2630 EARLY DINNERS Monday Thru Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring Darin Moore, Member U.S. Culinary Olympic Team BANQUET FACILITIES FOR: Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Showers, Anniversaries Sweet Sixteens, Reunions, Theme Parties, Etc. 18 West Pike Street, Pontiac T WALK THE PLANK! From the tradition of Northern Michigan, the original E.G. Nick's now offers PLANKED WHITEFISH. It's cooked and served on a special plank that holds all the delicious whitefish flavor. %4EE -r; Lom\INES (810) 334-7878 hytoderN cwerica4 cooKiNg RATED FOUR STARS " THE DETROIT NEWS & DETROIT MONTHLY •30 WINES BY THE GLASS 'STEAKS, SEAFOOD, VEGETARIAN SPECIALS, PASTAS & COOL SALADS •CALL AHEAD SEATI NG - CAFE. foutlifield aNN arbor 559-5965 665-0700 PLANKE7)WHITEFISII! E.G. NICK'S pasta • ribs • plankfish 6066 West Maple at Farmington Road (810) 851-0805 1500 Town Center, Southfield World Famous Montgomery Inn Ribs FRESH FISH DAILY ANE RESTAURANT GREAT FOOD - LOW PRICES THE DETROIT JE WISH N 23380 Telegraph South of 10 Mlle Rd • Southfield (313) 352-8243 100 Dining Guide For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin, Art Shafer or your account representative at (313) 354-6060 827- 4000 CHINESE Family Casual Dining Banquet Facilities Carry-Out Available Middlebelt at 12 Mile Road 851-8222 MC V CC' S BIRMINGHAM Alban's, 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham, 258-5788. An ageless favorite of Birm- ingham, it is known for quality food and fine service, offering a full menu and com- plete wine and spirit selections. Alban's caters b all dietary wishes including Heart Smart! and is a complete party outfitter for groups 200 to 500. BWOMITELD BILLS Beau Jack's, It's been open since 1976 and considered the favorite dining and watering spot by many people. They are considered like members of the fam- ily by Gary and dad Jack Cochran, who owned the Westerner Beef Buffet on the same site before turning it into the casu- al Beau Jack's where people know each other and enjoy the camaraderie of the restaurant's family-type operation. Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Rd. at Maple, Bloomfield Plaza, 9320800. It's slogan "A little bit of New York right here in Bloomfield Hills," is indicative of the re- cently opened delicatessen that has been receiving much applause. Featured are the old-time deli pastrami of yesteryears, hot, steamy corned beef, homemade pas- tries, Rominik brownies, apple strudel and seven layer cake. Dining in is amid a com- fortable, intimate atmosphere, and carry out is available of any item on the menu. Great pride is pla ce d on Steve's tray cater- ing. DETROIT "WHERE THE CELEBRITIES MEET" A Combination That Can't Be Beat! 3650. Two brothers, Mike and Al Bsharah, have vaulted Sila into a bp fam- ily Italian restaurant and pizzeria. Its piz- za can be gotten square or round, plus ribs, chicken, fish, salads, pasta and oth- er family delights that include the big sell- ing chicken parmigiana. Daily lunch and dinner specials are 7 days a week and private banquet space is available. RAPED ED *** DETROIT MONTHLY Szechuan and Gourmet Cantonese Restaurant ‘11 1111r1 41563 West Ten Mile, Novi (810)349-9260 AVNA GOLDEN BOWL DINE IN & CARRY-OUT 398-5502 or 398-5503 SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE OPEN 7 DAYS MON.-THURS. 11-9:30 FRI. & SAT. 11-10:30 SUN. & HOLIDAYS 1-9:30 • Banquet Facilities • Your Chef: FRANK ENG 22106 COOLIDGE AT 9 MILE (In Park Place Plaza) & o l de n fi rloe ► ; x Chinese • Cantonese • Szechuan Cuisine Dining & Carry-Out WE NOW SERVE BEER & WINE 6257 Orchard Lake Rd. in Sugar Tree Shopping Center North of Ma le • West Bloomfield • 855-3570 Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 871-1590. Since 1939, Lelli's has been a Detroit dining tradition, serving Italian favorites at their best. As years before, it is again a 7-daya-week favorite, open Sundays 12 noon to 8 p.m. Lelli's has al- ways been noted for its big amounts of food, but it is with the times in also offer- ing a light side menu which has become so very popular. Red Devi, 15337 Fenkell, Detroit, 273- 8844. One of Detroit's dining landmarks, it has been serving Metro Detroit for over 40 years, and is one of those sleeper-type restaurants that give a lot of food for the money. And it's good. The prime rib is huge and a varied menu includes veal, pasta, bar-b-q dishes, seafood, steaks, etc. People who have been there seldom forget. Those who haven't, become reg- ulars after the first time. FARMINGTON The Great Wall, 35135 Grand Riv- er, Drakeshire Shopping Center, Farm- ington, 476-9181. Owner Henry Lum prides himself on having a gourmet Chi- nese restaurant with many of the favorites like peanut butter sauce on ice cream both made by him. The Great Wall serves ex- otic drinks and cocktails and has a pri- vate dining room for banquets, parties and business meetings. It is open for busi- c)