fine Italian restaurant with its romantic am- biance. Original family recipes are pre- pared for discerning diners by Chef Vincenzo Bassonetti. The private garden room with adjacent patio for appetizers and cocktails is used for receptions, re- hearsals, bar mitvahs, 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- fain' creatures hat end up in both the Farm- ington Hills and Livonia boales bring much tasty goodness. CHINESE 404 KOW J. J. Peppers, 37610 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills, 810-848-9009. Locat- ed in the Halstead Plaza, it is more on the family dining theme with dishes for both lunch and dinner. The casual fun atmos- phere also includes large screen, TV, pod, darts and games. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Rd., 6265020. Only the huge dock at its out- side entrance is backwards. Everything else at this good time emporium spells fun for the entire family. Owner Marvin Yoga 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 of 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, Muirwoocl Square, Farmington Hills. 810474-8484. After twelve years at this location, Larry Shee- han decided b remodel b a Fbrida decor. He has added oysters, shrimp, gator tail, cabmari 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. Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, 855-9463. 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. Also, from Shirlee Bloom's s eparate kitchen comes her excellent prepa- ration of traditional Jewish dishes, using only kosher products. Shirlee's foods are available for dining in or carry-out. She is also available for weddings, bar-bat mitz- vahs, showers, etc. continued on page 98 A SIMPLE JOURNEY FOR THE . FRESHEST FISH AND SEAFOOD Specializing in Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods 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, conies 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. 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. SEAFOOD CHINESE LUNCH BUFFET 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 (gttEn (1 3•95 P FAMOUS dining room, carry-out and trays •breakfast • lunch • dinner •after-theater • kiddie menu SEAFOOD ORCHARD LAKE ROAD AT 12 MILE • FARMINGTON HILLS • 553-7000 LAUREL PARK PLACE • SIX MILE AT I-275 • LIVONIA • 464-9030 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 RA'1ED *** DETROIT NEWS • LUNCH SPECIALS FROM 11-4 PM • CARRY OUT & CATERING AVAILABLE Cocktails Now Available Authentic Italian cuisine comes alive at Andiamo Italia Ristorante. The finest and freshest ingredients, combined with an unmatched Reservations (810) 626-6313 6635 Orchard Lit. Rd. at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Ctr. HOURS: Mon.-Thur. 11 AM-10 PM, Fri. & Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun. 12-9 PM 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 Ristorante 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 KOREAN NOM SfOUL GIVIDEN i T 'r A-4 - The Best Korean-Japanese Restaurant in North America • BBQ Grill On The Table • Largest Sushi Bar in Town • Floor Sitting Room • Cocktail Lounge with Karokc 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 Carden in Sterling Heights Dining Guide For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin Or your account representative at (810) 354-6060