Stephen Becharas ... and The Staff Of FARMINGTON HILLS continued from page 113 6638 Telegraph Road at Maple In The Bloomfield Plaza 851-0313 Sincerely Wish Their Many Friends and Customers A VERY HAPPY PASSOVER We thank you for your gracious patronage ... and most sincerely wish the very best in health, joy and prosperity to all cabman and a whitefish dinner b his noF ed Sheehan burgers, munchies, chili and popular bar-b-q ribs that had been part of the former O'Sheehan's menu. Impaled beers, frozen tropical drinks and a se- lections of island music compliment this casual, fun diner. Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, 855-9463. The all-new Vineyards is something b see, with both booths and tables for people to sit with salads galore, both regular and low fat, plus over 50 sandwiches. Aso, 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. 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 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 an extensive line of teas, Parisian vinegars, oils, honeys, preserves and mustards. AI- 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 res e rvation. Remember, seating capacity is small. LATHRUP One of Metropolitan Detroit's Most Beautiful and Exciting Restaurant-Lounges Most Sincerely Extend Wishes To Our Customers and Friends For The Utmost In Health and Happiness On the Occasion Of PASSOVER Ftistorante & 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. CIOOM'S 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 resluaurant. many of the dishes are not found in too many dining spots of its ype. 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 heir imaginative style of preporalion which have proven delightful palate-pleasers. OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10Z. Mile and Greenfield, lincoln Shopping Center, Oak Park, 9680022. A favorite of many peo- ple for breakfast, lunch, dinner and af- ter-iheater, this has tFe 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 knowt- 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. ORCHARD LAKE 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 s erved 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. PONTIAC • Pike Sheet, 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 comp e te in 1996 in Berlin. Its wine list and gourmet-siyied 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 broasted 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. SOUTHFIELD Alia's, 27167 Greenfield, Southfield, 559-8222. A good family restaurant serv- ing American and Lebanese cuisine, Alia's 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 Mary Wilk, own-