and son Adrian are rightfully proud of their fine Italian restaurant with its ro- ma* ambiance. Original family recipes are prepared for discerning diners by Chef Vincenzo Bassonetti. The private garden room with adjacent patio for ap- petizers and cocktails is used for recep- tions, rehearsals, b'nai mitzvah, etc. Dishes from the Veneto region of Italy are prepared and presented with choice elegance. CHINESE SEAFOOD 464 KOW IANN Specializing in A SIMPLE JOURNEY FOR THE FRESHEST FISH AND SEAFOOD D. Dennison's, 27909 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, 553-7000. It is on 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-faring' creatures that end up in both the Farmington Hills and Livonia locales bring much tasty goodness. Ginopolis', 27815 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, 851-8222. One of Metropolitan Detroit's favorite celebrity restaurants, Ginopolis', owned by broth- ersJohnny 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 Ginoplis' fa- vorites. A beautiful private room is avail- able 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 am- bience of Hakata, with its private rooms, slippers, sushi bar and open dining room, are gracious attributes for this hon- orable food emporium. It is open seven days a week. Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods CHINESE LUNCH BUFFET D. DEiva's 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 FAMOUS SEAFOOD TAVER,j4.1.— 1BANQUET FACILITIES FOR UP TO 601 dining room, carry-out and trays • breakfast • lunch • dinner • after-theater • kiddie menu 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. 968-0022 lincoln shopping center, 10-1/2 mile & greenfield, oak park ITALIAN RESTAURANT Featuring Your Favorite Thai Dishes RA'Z'ED *.ir*DETROIT NEWS • LUNCH SPECIALS FROM 11-4 PM • CARRY OUT & CATERING AVAILABLE Cocktails Now Available J.J. Pepper's, 37610 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills, 848-9009. Located in the Halstead Plaza, it is more on the fam- ily dining theme, with dishes for both lunch and dinner. The casual fun at- mosphere also includes large screen TV, pool, darts and games. 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 Marvin's Marvelous Me- chanical Museum, 31005 Or- chard Lake Road, 626-5020. Only the huge clock at its outside entrance is back- wards. Everything else at this good time emporium spells fun for the entire fami- ly. Owner Marvin Yagoda 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 Gui- ness Book of World 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. THAI L 'Ol ° TA WA s. 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, 474-8484. After 12 years at this location, Larry Sheehan de- cided to remodel to a Florida decor. He has added oysters, shrimp, gator tail, calamari and a whitefish dinner to his noted 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 selection of island music com- plement this casual, 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 separate kitchen comes her excellent preparation of traditional Jewish dishes, using only kosher products. Shirlee's foods KOREAN The Best Korean-J anese Restaurant in North rica • BBQ Grill On The Table • Largest Sushi Bar in Town • Floor Sitting Room • Cocktail Lounge with Karaoke New Seoul Garden Restaurant 27566 Northwestern Hwy., in Southfield (810) 827, 1600 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-10:30pm Sun. & Holidays Noon - 10 pm continued on page 114 Dining Guide For Advertising Rates And Information Please Contact. Sister restaurant Seoul Garden in Sterling Heights ins I 11 YIN 12 MIN For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin Or your account representative at (810) 354-6060