ambiance. Original family recipes are prepared 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, 5537000. It is on a par with many higher-touted restau- rants whose fish entrees are a main fea- ture, 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 Farmington Hills and Livonia lo- cales 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. Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, 7377220. It is always an interesting experience to dine at a Japanese restaurant. And even more so when the ring of Japanese authentic- ity is always prevalent. The menu and ambience of Hakata, with its private rooms, and slippers, sushi bar and open dining room, are gracious attributes for this honorable food emporium. It is open seven days a week. CHINESE SEAFOOD 40A KOW Lt41N A SIMPLE JOURNEY FOR THE FRESHEST FISH AND SEAFOOD Specializing in Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods 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 FAHOUS SEAFOOD dining room, carry-out and trays •breakfast • lunch • dinner •after-theater • kiddie menu lincoln shopping center, 10-1/2 mile & greenfield, oak park continued on page 102 BANQUETFACILITIES FOR UP TO 60 ORCHARD LAKE ROAD AT 12 MILE • FARMINGTON HILLS • 553-7000 LAUREL PARK PLACE • SIX MILE AT 1-275 • LIVONIA • 464-9030 968 - 0022 THAI l ■ ISMEMMIIMW ITALIAN RESTAURANT Featuring Your Favorite Thai Dishes RA'Z'ED ***DETROIT NEWS • LUNCH SPECIALS FROM 11-4 PM • CARRY OUT & CATERING AVAILABLE Cocktails Now Available 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 ITALIA 7096 EAST FOURTEEN MILE ROAD (WEST OF VAN DYKE IN WARREN) FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (810) 268-3200 O'Shuck's Raw Bar & Grill, 35450 Grand River, Muirwood Square, Farmington Hills. 810-474-8484. After twelve years at this location, Larry Shee- han decided to remodel to a Florida decor. He has added oysters, shrimp, gator tail, calamari and a whitefish din- ner to his noted Sheehan burgers, munchies, chili and popular bar-b-q ribs that had been part of the former O'Shee- han's menu. Imported beers, frozen trop- ical drinks and a selections d island music compliment this casual, fun diner. Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418 Northwestern Hwy., Farming- ton Hills, 855-9463. The all-new Vine- yards 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 separate kitchen comes her excellent preparation of traditional Jewish dishes, using only kosher prod- ucts. Shirlee's foods are available for din- ing in or carry-out. She is also available for weddings, bar-bat mitzvahs, show ers, etc. TAVERN open Tuesdays thru Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. J. J. Peppers, 37610 W. 12 Mile, Farmington 411s, 810-848-9009. Lo- cated in the'Halstead Plaza, it is more on the family dining theme with dishes for both lunch and dinner. The casual fun atmosphere also includes large screen, TV, pool, darts and games. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, 3 1005 Orchard Lake Rd., 6265020. 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 mqgazines and the Guiness World Book of Reoards. 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. D. )EmrsoNis Dining Guide r Ad yertisin TZates And Information Pleae ContaCts KOREAN -.02231=b•- The Best Korean-Ja anese Restaurant rica in North NNW StOUL GARDEN 4- 71A1 1 ft- • BBQ Grill On The Table • Largest Sushi Bar in Town • Floor Sitting Room • Cocktail Lounge with Karoke New Seoul Garden Restaurant Toss I' Us 12 Mils 27566 Northwestern Hwy., in Southfield (810) 8274600 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-10:30pm Sun. & Holidays Noon - 10 pm Sister mstaurant Seoul Garden in Sterling Heights 11 M i ls Ws, For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin Or your account representative at (810) 354-6060 CO cm rn rn CD 101