SOUTHFIELD Alice's, 27167 Greenfield, Southfield, 559-8222. A goad family restaurant serv- ing American and Lebanese cuisine, Alias 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 Excolibur 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 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 slaw, 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. ST. CLAIR SHORES Jack's Waterfront Restaurant, 2421 4 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, 445- 8080. Overlooking beautiful Lake St. Clair, and dining amid the colorful setting of one of America's great leisure water- ways, Jack's On The Waterfont is the epit- ome of good dining in a relaxed, casual setting. It is a seven-daysa-week opera- tion and all seven days also include en- tertainment for dining and dancing. 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 daily fresh fish specials. Its banquet room is available for all events. bar and grill restaurant. Veteran restaura- WARREN teur Herman Yagoda features charbroiled Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile steaks, fresh seafood, large burgers, bal:y Rd., Warren, 268-3200. Owner Joe 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 Otioviani, 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 back ribs and Iamb chops that he de- fies others to beat. Also homemade scups 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 her also add to its appeal. Authentic Korean and Japanese dishes are the theme foods at this restaurant with a sister Seoul Gorden 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 Southheld'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 carryout seven days a week, Mon:Thurs. 11 a.m. b 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. 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 are big also. Opal came to the sub- urbs in 1993 and the flames 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 lamb 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 a 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 continued on page 104 GREAT DINING OVERLOOKING BEAUTIFUL LAKE ST, CLAIR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING 7 NIGHTS A WEEK • Open 7 Days Mon.-Thurs. 11 aim to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. to 12 Mid, Suinday Breakfast-Buffet 9 a.m. to 2 pan. 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