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 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 Per 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 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. 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, IV, pool,
darts and games.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Rd.,
626-5020. Only the huge clock 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 Waid Book 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, Muirwood Square,
Farmington Hills. 810-474-8484. After
twelve years at this location, Larry She
decided to remodel b a Ronda decor.
He has added oysters, shrimp, gator tail,
cabman 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
se parate kithen comes her exceent prepa-
ration of traditional Jewish dishes, using
only kosher products. Shirlee's foods are
available for dining ha- carryout. She is
also available for weddings, bar-bat mitz-
vahs, showers, etc.
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• breakfast • lunch • dinner
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Authentic Italian cuisine comes
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Reservations (810) 626-6313
5635 Orchard Lk. Rd. at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Ctr.
I OURS: 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.
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For reservations,
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ITALIA
7096 East Fourteen Mile Road (West Of Van Dyke In Warren)
Banquet Facilities and Meeting Rooms also available
Qistorante
Dining Guide
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
The Best Korean-Ja anese Restaurant
in North
rica
• BBQ Grill On The Table
• Largest Sushi Bar in Town
• Floor Sitting Room
• 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
121.
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