many people for breakfast, lunch, din- ner and after-theater, this has the aura of a modernistic delicatessen so appar- ent with colorful decor. A children's menu is featured along with party trays. The Bread Basket Deli is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Steak • Pasta • Veal • Seafood • Chicken • Fresh Fish Golden Bowl, 22106 Coolidge Since 1929 at 9 Mile, Oak Park, 398-5502. The knowledge of Chef Frank Eng is wide- spread in Chinese dining. Golden Bowl is open seven days, Mon.-Thurs. from 11 a.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. serv- ing Szechuan, Mandarin and Cantonese food. Carry-out service is available plus banquet facilities. (formerly Gus' Steak House) Lake Orion 810 S. Lapeer Road Minutes away from The Palace, The Silverdome, Pine Knob and Meadow Brook Reservat ions Recommended for Dinner (810) 693-8882 Regtik Hours: Mori . -Thurs 1 I - 10; Fri. 1 I - 1 ; Sat. 4- I I PONTIAC Freshest of Foods Cooked In The Style Of Tuscany, Italy Pike Street Restaurant, 18 West Pike Street, Pontiac, 334-7878. Randy Emert, captain of the 1996 Michigan Culinary Team and winner of gold, sil- ver and bronze medals in salon com- petition, is the head chef at this fine dining establishment noted for its cuisine and service. An imaginative menu, coupled with excellent wines by the glass or bot- tle, and choice liquors, is a popular fa- vorite. Private banquet faci ities for all occasions are available. One of Metropolitan Detroit's Most Beautiful and Exciting Restaurants FINE DINING • DANCING ENTERTAINMENT TUES. THROUGH SAT. ROYAL OAK Chick - N - Ribs, 118 S. Woodward, Royal Oak, 544-1211. Much has been said about this dine in and carry-out restaurant whose specialities of broast- ed or bar-b-q chicken and bar-b-q ribs have received much attention, but as reg- ular customers say, the proof is in the tasting. It's open seven days, Sun.,-Thurs. 11-10, Fri. & Sat. 11-11. SOUTHFIELD Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, 358-3355. When former owner Pat Archer passed on, people said Excalibur would also go. Howev- er, they didn't reckon with Marty Wilk, owner/chef who has made it one of met- ropolitan Detroit's markedly popular din- ing and dancing spots. It's Frank Sinatra's favorite while in the local area. Enter- tainment is Tues. thru Sat. and complete catering at Excalibur plus homes, halls, etc. Gateway Deli, 21745 W. 11 Mile, Harvard Row, Southfield, 352-4940. A different touch has been given this pop- ular delicatessen- restaurant by owner Peter Bershaj. His assortment of gourmet dishes are brought from Peter's former Larco's days, and are combined with fa- miliar traditional homemadeJewish dish- es. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, party trays and outside catering are Gateway Deli standouts. McVee's Sports Bar & Grill, 23380 Telegraph Road, Southfield, 352- 8243. This is more than just another sports bar and grill restaurant. Veteran restaurateur Herman Yagoda features charbroiled steaks, fresh seafood, large burgers, baby-back ribs and lamb chops that he defies others to beat. Also home- made soups are daily specials at both lunch and dinner with moderate prices in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. New Seoul Garden, 27566 Northwestern, Southfield, 827-1600. Authenticity is brought to the table where favorites such as beef, chicken and shrimp are prepared on a barbecue grill in front of customers. Floor seating and sushi bar also add to its appeal. Au- thentic Korean and Japanese dishes are the theme foods at this restaurant with a sister Seoul Garden in Sterling Heights. Pearl City, 27522 Northwestern Hwy. at 11 Mile, 354-3700. The Ori- ental dining imagination is captured in continued on page 112 r MN WWII 111=11 MEI COUPON 1 p04 FAMILY ITALIAN DINING & PIZZA I I "RATED #1 BY THE ONES HO COUNT-OUR CUSTOMERS" 4033 W. 12 MILE, 3 Blks. E. of Greenfield I - 548-3650 I Berkley DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS ROUND PIZZA SQUARE PIZZA PIZZA • RIBS • FISH I SMALL • MED . 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