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 Fronk Sinatra's fcr 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-restau. ,nt by owner Pe- ter Bershaj. His assortment of gourmet dishes are brought from Peter's former Lar- oo'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 s t eaks, fresh seafood, large burgers, baby back ribs and lamb chops that he de- fies others b beat. Also home-made soups and doily spe c ials 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 add to its appeal. Authentic Korean and Japanese dishes are the theme foods at this restaurant with a sister Seoul Garden in Sterling Heights. Pearl City, 27522 Northwestern Hwy. at 11 Mile, 354-3700. The Oriental din- ing imagination is captured in a moder- ately-priced Chinese menu at lunch and dinner. Pearl City Southfield's Sunday Buf- fet, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and menu selec- tions, offer customers a variety of ways in which to dine. A children's menu is a fa- vorite for family dining. 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 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. 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 Cockbil 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 operations, but you wouldn't know it from the size. And everything is homemade, tole slow, potato salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad and much more. Star cooks its own corned beef and pas- trami, and the 7-day operation includes a major specialty — beautiful tray catering. rd y INN WALLED LAKE Key Largo, 142 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. Expecially 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 doily fresh fish spe c ials. Its banquet 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 Ottaviani, 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 ore big also. Opal came to the sub- urbs in 1993 and the Homes 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 Iamb 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. Envoy Cafe, 33210 W. 14 Mile Rd., Simsbury 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 o 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 are 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. 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 many 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. Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Rd., Old Orchard Shopping Center, West continued on page 102 NOVI 7618 Woodward Ave. GREAT OPEN SUNDAYS 12 noon to 9 p.m. Res AND SEAFOOD ******** LIVE IL ' 871.1590 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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