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The all-new Vineyards is something to 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. Shiriee's foods are available for dining in or carry-out. She is also available for weddings, bar- bat mitzvahs, showers, etc. FERNDALE Eal. fiifcbtEn, CV i.tfi O'Shuck's Raw Bar & Grill, 35450 Grand River, Muirwocd Square, Farmington Hills. 810-474-8484. After twelve years at this location, Larry Shee- han decided to remodel to a Florida decor. He has added oysters, shrimp, gator tail, calamari and a whitefish din- ner to his noted Sheehan burgers, munchies, chili and popular bar-bq ribs that had been acrid the former O'Shee- han's menu. Imported beers, frozen trop- ical drinks and a selections of island music compliment this casual, fun diner. aft. • l'ouE, Ca ...114a ..REME172gE'l. to inCTitE Cunt C(.12Cly French Gourmet, 23421 Wood- ward, Ferndale, 810541-1200. 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 Una Bernstein, also roost 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. 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. 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 resluaurant. many offti-e dishes are not found in too many dining spots of its type. Fresh squeezed fruits and veg- etables make up the raw juice bar which people enjoy seven days a week at all hours. LIVONIA II/Lac& and 9 1.0-E gagy XatEly nr2 a 1;.u3 /07. ME and ad. fin 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- Ah Wok, 41563 VV. 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 their imaginative style of preparation which have proven delightful palate-pleasers. Cicero's Ristorante & Bar, 24299 Novi Road, Novi, 3800011. 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 bucking 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 North- em and Southern Italian cuisine, fine wines, homemade desserts and fresh fish like whitefish, lake perch and plank salmon. OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10% Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Cenr, Oak Park, 9680022. A favorite of many peo- ple for breakfast, lunch, dinner and of- tr-theater, this has the aura do 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 !mod, 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 compete in 1996 in Berlin. Its wine list and gourmet'syled 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 carryout restau- rant whose spe c ialties of broasted or bar- bc1 chicken and barbq 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.