JET
FARMINGTON HILLS
Off Broadway Theater in West Bloomfield
FERNDALE
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APR. 30 - JUNE 1
"A FUNNY, colorful, whimsical evening. Fun for
the ENTIRE FAMILY"
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Aaron De Roy Theatre
(810) 788-2900
PONTIAC
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 facilities for all
occasions are available.
ROYAL OAK
Chkk N Ribs, 118 S. Woodward,
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michisan council for
arts and cultural afiiiits
Senior, Student & Group Rates Available. • Hearing Devices Available & Wheel Chair Access.
Landing, Lathrup, 559-9099. An ele-
gant atmosphere, where all areas are
a different decor, make up this popu-
lar Middle Eastern restaurant. Many of
the dishes are not found in too many din-
ing spots of its type. Fresh squeezed fruits
and vegetables make up the raw juice
bar which people enjoy seven days a
week at all hours.
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.
LIVONIA
D. Dennison's Seafood Tay-
em of Livonia, 37716 W. 6 Mile,
Laurel Park Place, Livonia, 464-9030.
D. Dennison's has an established rep-
utation for moderately-priced seafood
from Florida, Boston and the Great Lakes.
The atmosphere is lively and informal
with a fresh raw bar and early dining
specials. Also featured are pasta, chick-
en dishes, salads and sandwiches, plus
a children's menu.
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.
NOVI
Ah Wok, 41563 W. 10 Mile Road,
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WITH PURCHASE OF ANOTHER
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• Good With Coupon • Dine In or Carry-Out
• Expires 10-3-96
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• Weddings • Bar Mitzvahs • Bat Mitzvahs • Showers
• Anniversaries • Birthdays • Brises • Sweet 16s
32418 Northwestern Hwy. (Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile)
OUTDOOR PATIO
VISA EF7/1
855-9463
Fax: 626-8468
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 Iamb 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.
Cicero's Ristorante & Bar,
CALL SHIRLEE BLOOM FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS
ALL TRADITIONAL
JEWISH FOOD IS
PREPARED BY
SHIRLEE BLOOM
IN HER OWN
PRIVATE KITCHEN
Novi Plaza, Novi, 349-9260. Rated
among the top gourmet Chinese restau-
rants in this area, Ah Wok is also still a
big favorite on standard traditional din-
ing. For years, adventurous customers
have enjoyed the elaborate offerings
with their imaginative style of prepara-
tion which have proven delightful palate
pleasers.
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24299 Novi Road, 380-0011. Having
one of the newest Italian restaurants in
the Northwest Metropolitan area, Jim
and Chris Stevens, husband and wife
owners of Cicero's, know they are buck-
ing a lot of competition. But the sight of
customers coming back is a great sign.
It is open Mon.-Thurs. 11 to 10; Fri &
Sat. 11 to midnight and Sun. 4 to 9, serv-
ing Northern and Southern Italian cui-
sine, fine wines, homemade desserts
and fresh fish like whitefish, lake perch
and plank salmon.
OAK PARK
Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile
and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Cen-
ter, Oak Park, 968-0022. A favorite of
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Royal Oak, 544-1211. Much has been
said about this dine in and carry-out
restaurant whose specialities of broast-
ed or bar-b 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.
LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup
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French Gourmet, 23421 Wood-
ward, Ferndale, 541-1200. At one time
a great place to go for French pastries
and desserts, this has become a full-
fledged restaurant with under 30 seats.
It serves gourmet-style food at reason-
able prices. Owners Marvin Bernstein
and wife/executive chef Tina Bernstein
also roast their own coffees and have
added new features from 40 French
syrups to an extensive line of teas,
Parisian vinegars, oils, honeys, preserves
and mustards. Although a complete
restaurant now, French Gourmet is still
a classic authentic French pastry shop
and bakery, with excellent special oc-
casion and wedding cakes. If going for
dinner, take a tip and make a reserva-
tion. Remember, seating capacity is
small.
LATHRUP
"Control— gets out of control in
this loving family"
Th.e Arid, ®f
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.
are available for dining in or carry out.
She is also available for weddings, b'nai
mitzvah, showers, etc.
OCT. 9 - NOV. 3
A COMEDY
Golden Bowl, 22106 Coolidge
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BY DIANE SAMUELS
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.
New Seoul Garden, 27566
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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
a moderately-priced Chinese menu at