homemade desserts and fresh fish like whitefish, lake perch and plank salmon. :•;,..; OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10% Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak Park, 968-0022. A favorite of many peo- ple for breakfast, lunch, dinner and of- ter-hear, his has the aura of a modernistic delicatessen so apparent with colorful decor. A children's menu is featured along with parry trays. The Bread Basket Deli is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. NAKATA JAPANESE RESTAURANT n The Halsted Village Plaza 37610 W. 12 MILE RD. AT HALSTED • (810) 848-9009 I Carry-Out Available I THE NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY PUB WITH A CASUAL ATMOSPHERE We Feature GREAT HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS LUNCH BUFFET MONDAY THRU FRIDAY A VARIETY OF MENU ITEMS TWI-"LITE" DINNER MENU FOR THOSE WITH THE SMALLER APPETITE • LARGE SCREEN TV • POOL TABLE—DARTS—GAMES (Formerly Nipponkai) IS OPEN • • • • ORCHARD LAKE PONTIAC Pike street, 18 West Pike Street, Pon- •••:::. :::::"A•• • •••:•:,..•••,, • • BAR & GRILL Golden Bowl, 22106 Coolidge at 9 Mile, Oak Park, 398-5502. The knowl- 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. 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. THE NEW :e• COME IN AND SEE US I BRING THIS COUPON AND RECEIVE Lunch and Dinner Featuring Elegant Cuisine at Reasonable Prices In An Atmosphere of Gracious Warmth • Private Japanese Booths • Sushi Bar • Cocktails, Including Sake 50% OFF LL j Authentic Japanese Dining :YOUR SECOND MEAL OR SANDWICHilw ExEires 6-22-96 j Open 7 Days MARCO'S DINING AND COCKTAILS Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30-2 p.m. Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. FINE 'ITALIAN CUISINE 32443 Northwestern Hwy. Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile presents Musical Melodies tiac, 3347878. 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-styled menu items present a wide selection from which to choose. Banquet facilities are available for all events. &er, Wednesday eeenay Our string musicians' serenade turns the most memorable meals into intimate celebrations. 7618 Woodward Ave. 871 1590 OPEN SUNDAYS 12 noon to 9 p.m. ROYAL OAK - Chkk-N-Ribs, 118 S. Woodward, Royal Oak, 544-1211. Much has been said about this dine in and canyout resbu- rant wha.%, specialties of breasted or bar- bq chicken and bar-bq ribs have received much attention, but as regular customers say, the proof is in the tasting. It's open seven days, Sun.-Tnurs. 11-10, Fri. &Sat. 11-11. 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. 32758 GRAND RIVER AVENUE VILLAGE COMMONS CENTER DOWNTOWN. FARMINGTON FOR RESERVATIONS 810.477.7777 LIGHT SIDE MENU AVAILABLE ANYTIME SPECIAL QUALITY PARTIES up to 200 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. Corry-out 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 Excalibur plus homes, halls, etc. Specializing In: Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings, Birthdays, Sweet 16s, Anniveraries, Etc. Ask About Our Special Appetizer Parties OUR GREAT DECK Is Now Chinese Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge Authentic Chinese Food At Moderate Prices OPEN! Expanded Banquet Room for All Special Events and Parties From 10 to 225 Guests. Call Nancy • CANTONESE • MANDARIN • SZECHWAN • HUNAN r 15% OFF DINE IN OR CARRYOUT L • Expires 6-27-96 Advertise in our new Entertainment Section! Robin Magness (810) 354-7123 Ext. 209 THE JEVI gH NEWS r 25% OFF SATURDAY SPECIAL -I • Dine In Only Sat. 4-11 p.m. • Must Order From Dinner Menu • Not Good On Other Specials Or Discounts • 1 Coupon Per Guest Check • Not Good on Special Events • Not Valid For Sunday Brunch • 1 Coupon Per Guest Check • Not Good On Other Specials Or Discounts •Not Good on Special Events 142 E. Walled Lace Drive • Reservations 810-669-1441 Call Low Banquet Rates For All Occasions IA ?milt it7 "FRESH SEAFOOD, COOL SALADS, PROPERLY PREPARED MAKE FOR FUN SPRING DINING, WORTH THE DRIVE." 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 tar- continued on page 105 737-7220 Fax: 737-7223 JN L . JNJ Expires 6-27-96 ALL YOU CAN EAT SUNDAY BUFFET 11 a.m.-81D.111. • SALAD BAR • CAKES • FRUITS • ICE CREAM AT LEAST 8 DELICIOUS ENTREES 11 CATERING &CARRY-OUT • COCKTAILS MILE Bet. Lahser & Telegraph • Southfield 354.3700