and son Adrian are rightfully proud of their fine Italian restaurant with its ro- mantic 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. 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. Hakata, 32443 Northwestem Hwy., Farmington Hills, 737-7220. It is always an interesting experience to dine at a Japanese restaurant. And even more so when the ring ofJapanese 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. A SIMPLE JOURNEY FOR THE 40AKOW Specializing in FRESHEST FISH AND SEAFOOD Cantonese, Szechuan & Mandarin Foods CHINESE LUNCH BUFFET Ginopolis', 27815 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, 851-8222. One of Metropolitan Detroit's favorite celebrity restaurants, Ginopolis', owned by broth- ers 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 Ginoplis' fa- vorites. A beautiful private room is avail- able plus off-premise service for all types of catering. SEAFOOD CHINESE D. Dennison's, 27909 Orchard 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 (gtzEn FAMOUS dining room, carry-out and trays (8115 P •breakfast • lunch • dinner •after-theater • kiddie menu open Tuesdays thru Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. lincoln shopping center, 10-1/2 mile & greenfield, oak park 968-0022 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (810) 268-3200 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 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. Dining Guide For Advertising Rates And Information Please Contact\ For information to be a part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, continued on page 108 • RATED *** DETROIT NEWS • LUNCH SPECIALS FROM 11-4 PM • CARRY OUT & CATERING AVAILABLE 7096 EAST FOURTEEN MILE ROAD (WEST OF VAN DYKE IN WARREN) ward, Ferndale, 541-1200. At one time THAI Featuring Your Favorite Thai Dishes O'Shuck's Raw Bar & Grill, French Gourmet, 23421 Wood- ORCHARD LAKE ROAD AT 12 MILE • FARMINGTON HILLS • 553-7000 LAUREL PARK PLACE • SIX MILE AT I-275 • LIVONIA • 464-9030 RESTAURANT 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. FERNDALE 'BANQUET FACILITIES FOR UP TO 601 aka ITALIAN Marvin's Marvelous Me- chanical Museum, 31005 Or- 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 are available for dining in or carry out. She is also available for weddings, b'nai mitzvah, showers, etc. SEAFOOD TAVERN KOREAN NEW SEOUL GARDE, 4T- A1 I Danny Raskin The Best Korean-Ja anese Restaurant rica in North • BBQ Grill On The Table • Largest Sushi Bar in Town • Floor Sitting Room • Cocktail Lounge with Karaoke New Seoul Garden Restaurant CC I_LJ CC/ O C_) O 27566 Northwestern Hwy., in Southfield (810) 354-6060 (810) 827.1600 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-10:30pm Sun. & Holidays Noon - 10 pm Sister restaurant Seoul Garden in Sterling Heights your account representative at Or Lodge F, 10