Dining Guide Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. Ten Mae, Farmington Hills, 474-3033. Rina Tonon and KylAdrian are rightfully proud of their fine Italian restaurant with its romantic am- biance. Original family recipes are pre- pared for discerning diners by Chef Vincenzo Bassoneui. The private garden room with adjacent patio for appetizers and cocktails is used for receptions, re- hearsals, bar mitzvahs, etc. Dishes from the Veneto region of Italy are prepared and presented with choice elegance. D. Dennisons, 27909 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, 553-7000. It is on a par with many higher-touted restaurants whose fish entrees are a main feature, but still keeps a low key as one of the area's better seafood houses. The fresh water- farin' creatures that end up in both the Farm- ington Hills and Livonia locales bring much tasty goodness. Ginopolis', 27815 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, 851-8222. One of Met- ropolitan Detroit's favorite celebrity rest- aurants, Ginopolis', owned by brothers Johnny and Peter Ginopolis, carries on the tradition of excellence which their father George always insisted upon. Seafood, authentic Montgomery Inn ribs and choice selections are Ginopolis' favorites. A beau- tiful private room is available plus off- premise service for all ypes of catering. Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, 737-7220. It is always an interesting experience to dine at a Japanese restaurant. And even more so when the ring of Japanese authenticity is always prevalent. The menu and ambi- ence of Hakata, with its private rooms, and slippers, sushi bar and open dining room, are gracious attributes for this hon- orable food emporium. It is open seven days a week. J. J. Peppers, 37610 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills, (810) 848-9009. There's live entertainment on Fridays and Satur- days, and dinners for two on Sundays, 4 to 8, from a special menu, and kids eat free on Mondays 5 p.m. to closing with paid adult. Located in the Halsted Plaza, it is more on the famity dining theme, with dishes for both lunch and dinner. The ca- sual fun atmosphere also includes large screen W, pool, darts and games. Heart healthy items are featured in the seven days a week that the popular J.J. Peppers is open. Thursday night is college night from 9 p.m. Sounds like some more Bob MacDonald. It is. The former Roman Ter- race owner is general manager. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Rd., 626-5020. Only the huge clack at its out- side entrance is backwards. Everything else at this good time emporium spells fun for the entire family. Owner Malvin Yoga' da was crary like a fox when he came up with the idea, but it has become one of very few like it in the nation, winning awards and appearing in magazines and the Guiness Wor'd Book d Records. Video games, pinball machines, antique games, unique posters, etc. include an old-time photo booth. The party favorite also has 24 tables for lunch snacks. O'Shuck's Raw Bar & Grill, 35450 Grand River, Muirwocd Square, Farmington Hills. 810474-8484. After twelve years at this location, Larry Shee- han d ec ided to remodel to a Fbrida decor. He has added oysters, shrimp, gator tail, calamari and a whitefish dinner to his not- ed Sheehan burgers, munchies, chili and popular bar-b-q ribs that had been part of the former O'Sheehan's menu. Imported beers, frozen tropical drinks and a selec- tions of island music compliment this ca- sual, fun diner. continued on pace 104 CHINESE 'SEAFOOD 404 KOW ll ~ lit A SIMPLE JOURNEY FOR THE FRESHEST FISH AND SEAFOOD Specializing in Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods CHINESE LUNCH BUFFET D.Nas BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE MON.-THURS. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. PLUS OUR REGULAR MENU CROSSWINDS MALL 4301 Orchard Lake Rd. • 932-3133 DELICATESSEN agREAD (1 3ff(S6EP FAMOUS SEAFOOD dining room, carry-out and trays ORCHARD LAKE ROAD AT 12 MILE • FARMINGTON HILLS • 553-7000 LAUREL PARK PLACE • SIX MILE AT 1-275 • LJVONIA • 464-9030 • breakfast • lunch • dinner • after-theater • kiddie menu open Tuesdays thru Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. lincoln shopping center, 10-1/2 mile & greenfield, oak park 968 0022 - THAI ITALIAN RESTAURANT DISCOVER THE TRUE TASTE OF ITALY. Featuring Your Favorite Thai Dishes RATED ..tr5nr DETROIT NEWS • LUNCH SPECIALS FROM 11-4 PM • CARRY OUT & CATERING AVAILABLE Cocktails Now Available Authentic Italian cuisine comes Reservations (810) 626-6313 6635 Orchard Lk. Rd. at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Ctr. alive at Andiamo Italia Ristorante. HOURS: Mon.-Thur. 11 AM-10 PM, Fri. & Sat. 11 AM-11 PM, Sun. 12-9 PM The finest and freshest ingredients, combined with an unmatched romantic atmosphere and unparalleled service make Andiamo the best place to experience true Italian dining in Metro Detroit. For reservations, call (810) 268-3200 ITALIA 7096 East Fourteen Mile Road (West Of Van Dyke In Warren) Banquet Facilities and Meeting Rooms also available Qistorante lottina Dikinctively Italian Romantic Fireside Dining Private garden room setting for: parties, receptions, wedding rehearsals, showers, bar mitzvahs, business meetings Reservations 474-3033 30715 West Ten Mile Road Farmington Hills KOREAN The Best Korean-Japanese Restaurant in North America • Floor Sitting Room • BBQ Grill On The Table • Largest Sushi Bar in Town • Cocktail Lounge with Karoke New Seoul Garden Restaurant 27566 Northwestern Hwy., in Southfield (810) 827.1600 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-10:30pm Sun. & Holidays Noon - 10 pm Sister restaurant Seoul Garden in Sterling Heights 3 1 Dining Guide For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, eo please contact Danny Raskin Or your account representative at (810) 354-6060 103