Dining Guide Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. Ten Mile, Farmington Hills, 474-3033. Rina Tonon and son Adrian 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 Bassonetii. 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 types of catering. SEAFOOD J. J. Peppers, 37610 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills, (810) 848-9C09. 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 family dining theme, with dishes for both lunch and dinner. The ca- sual fun atmosphere also includes large screen TV, 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., 6265020. Only the he clack at its out- side entrance is backwards. Everything else at this good time emporium spells fun for the entire family. Owner Marvin Yago- da was crazy 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 World Bock d Records. Video games, pinball machines, antique games, unique posters, etc. include on old-time photo booth. The party favorite also has 24 tables for lunch snacks. FRESHEST FISH AND SEAFOOD Specializing in Cantonese, Szechuan 6-Mandarin Foods. CHINESE LUNCH BUFFET BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE MON.-THURS. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. D, DENNISON'S PLUS OUR REGULAR MENU CROSSWINDS MALL 4301 Orchard Lake Rd. • 932 - 3133 DELICATESSEN FAMOUS SEAFOOD ORCHARD LAKE ROAD AT 12 MILE • FARMINGTON HILLS • 553-7000 LAUREL PARK PLACE • SIX MILE AT 1-275 • UVONIA • 464-9030 dining room, carry-out and trays • breakfast • lunch • dinner • after-theater • kiddie menu open Tuesdays thru Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 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. A SIMPLE JOURNEY FOR THE 4614 KOW LtIN lincoln shopping center, 10-1/2 mile & greenfield, oak park 968 0022 - • ITALIAN RESTAURANT DISCOVER THE TRUE TASTE OF ITALY. Featuring Your Favorite Thai Dishes RATED *** 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. HOURS: Mon.-Thur. 11 AM-10 PM, Fri. & Sat. 11 AM-11 PM, Sun. 12-9 PM alive at Andiamo Italia Ristorante. \ 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 Ri8torante - lafe ortina Distinctively 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 O'Shuck's Raw Bar & Grill, 35450 Grand River, Muirwccd Square, Farmington Hills. 810-474-8484. After twelve years at this location, Larry Shee- han decided to remodel b a Florida 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 page 102 THAI Dining Guide For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin NEW SEOUL GARDEN 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 F I 441. or your account representative at (810) 354-6060