includes the traditional Chinese style of dining where expected side dishes are not a la carte, but presented with the complete meal ordered. WARREN Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Rd., Warren, 268-3200. Owner Joe Vicari's growing dining empire can con- sider this East Side gem as the flagship restaurant. Its Italian food, coupled with the kitchen sense of veteran Italian din- ing chef Aldo Ottaviani, range on the superb, along with pastries homemade on the premises. A banquet hall next door seats over 400 and is receiving backings because of the ambiance and a prime factor ... food as is served at Andiamo Italia. •Reservations Accepted •Outside Patio •Live Piano Player Tues. - Sat. Complete Menu Selection From $795- „s, o,. SHANGRI-LA Gourmet Chinese Restaurant Featuring 1/2 PRICE ON ALL COCKTAILS Authentic AR Entrees Include Soup or Salad, Potato & Vegetable Hong Kong Style Cooking Wonderful traditional favorites... superb variety of dining specialties • Live fish, lobster and crab in our tanks, cooked to order • Dim Sum lunch specials 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Banquet Facilities • Business Lunches $16.95 1 1 /2 LB. NO W O pt-wr of $995 LOBSTER FESTIVAL COMPLETE DINNER 1 41) OPt NOw Twilight Grill 4 p.m. = 6 p.m. 7 Days A Week WEST BWOMFLELD Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road, 737-8600. This big favorite is considered a phenome- non in the restaurant business. It is busy every evening, seven days a week, and lunches are big also. Opal came to the suburbs in 1993 and the flames hove been blazing even larger ever since. The Greektown in West Bloomfield is the pride of Rick Rogow and Tom Peristeris, whose large, expertly-cut Iamb chops, special salads like Tommy's New Idea Salad, traditional Greek favorites, etc. are winning huge amounts of return cus- tomers. Jazz with Millie Scott and Kevin Crosby is featured on Thursday and Fri- day evenings. •Fine Dining $24.95 KING CRAB LEGS COMPLETE DINNER $16.95 NEW YORK STRIP COMPLETE DINNER 935 W 11 MILE RD., SE. CORNER 11 MILE & 1-75 (810) 399-5960 YOUR HOSTS: BRUNO FERGUSON & TIM KOWALEC r 6407 Orchard Lake Road In The Orchard Mall (810) 626-8585 BROASTED •Dine In Only OPEN 7 DAYS SUN.-THURS. 11-10 FRI. & SAT. U-11 Special Carry-Out Menu m ›C - C) Envoy Cafe, 33210 W. 14 Mile Rd., Simsbury Plaza, West Bloomfield, 855-6220. This new and distinctive cafe, featuring nouvelle cuisine, presents a dining room of warmth and charm. Each plate is a beautiful arrangement of color. Musicians perform Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m., and food served until 11 p.m. Specials with touches of innovation are offered daily. Golden Phoenix, 6257 Orchard Lake Rd., Sugar Tree Shopping Center, West Bloomfield, 855-3570. Now serving beer and wine, Golden Phoenix, specializing in Chinese, Can- tonese and Szechuan food, is the same fine restaurant that had previously been a long-time favorite on Maple and Telegraph. Both dining in and car- ry-out are available in a wide a s sort- ment of Oriental dishes for culinary consumption. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Rd., Crosswinds Mall, West Bloomfield, 932-3133. People from all walks of life and most parts of Detroit and Metro- politan areas enjoy the many styles of Chinese dining put out by Gene Woo. Whitefish in all cooking varieties is a big feature, with almost a thousand pounds served each week. This is to- gether with Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes, plus a Chinese Buffet at lunch and dinner to go with its regu- lar menu. Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Rd., Old Orchard Shopping Center, West Bloomfield, 626-6313. Those who like the real thing will enjoy Mai Tai with its very spicy or non-spicy foods con- cocted for authentic and traditional tastes at lunch or dinner. It presents a casual atmosphere with seating around 100 and is open seven days a week. Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, 855-6622. The dominant consistency of this highly-ac- claimed critic's choice restaurant is in its menu selection and food preparation. But it is also proof that you can teach an old deg new tricks. 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Two SANDWICHES OR ENTREE COMBINATIONS, AN ORDER OF OUR WITH THE PURCHASE OF Warm, Comfortable Decor and Bountiful Servings at Inexpensive Prices Serving Windsor and Detroit For Over Twenty Years 5 mins. from Tunnel • 1235 Ottawa Street • Windsor • U.S. Exchange For Reservations 1-800-963-1903 or (519) 252.0246 5 NIGHT-AFTER NEW PARKER PEPPERS • Not valid with any other promotions • Please present coupon • Expires 8-15-96 FREE—OPEN POOL FROM 1-4 p.m. DAILY acs ■ VILAN17: Sii Everyday Mondays & Wednesdays DINNER SPECIAL ALL YOU CAN EAT $5.49 $5 PASTA A n Includes: Soup or salad, .ftU Homemade Rolls your choice: wnrte clam sauce, red clam sauce, marinara, or meat sauce includes: Soup or salad, Homemade Rolls = VISA •• . . 20% Off Total Bill Fridays Monday thru Saturday after 3:00 P.M. $7.95 WHITEFISE' OR TROUT , - ,.:oupon per table any other offer ry out excluded includes: Soup or salad Homemade Rolls .. • , • 33200 Grand River, downtown Farmington (0,10 S. o Saturm, EXP 8/31/96 I I I