xt DRY AGED STEAKS, CHOPS & FRESH SEAFOOD "Not only is the menu beefy, but the portions are gigantic...these steaks, with some bite to them, have a full meaty flavor... the wine list is enough to keep you entertained for many visits." Phyllis C. Richman, Feb. 5, 1995 The Washington Post "The national reputation of The Capital Grille has crowds beating down the doors." "Best of Award of Excellence" "The Capital Grille is the place to see and be seen." The New York Times, March 13, 1996 The Wine Spectator "Great steak, fancy bar, swank trappings-everything T H E CAPITAL® 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 Lina 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. LIVONIA D. Dennison's Seafood Tav- em of Livonia, 37716 W. 6 Mile, G.R.I.L.L-E Laurel Park Place, Livonia, 464-9030. D. Dennison's has an established rep- utation for moderately-priced seafood from Florida, Bosbn 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. 2800 West Big Beaver Road Troy, Michigan • (810) 649-5300 PROVIDENCE • BOSTON • CHESTNUT HILL WASHINGTON, D.C. COMING SOON TO MIAMI. NOVI 374- Ah Wok, 41563 W. 10 Mile Rood, • p RESTAURANT Perfect for the theatre and for Sweetest Day! Before or after the theatre or, fOr Sweetest Day, Mario's is the finest Italian dining experience in Metropolitan Detroit. A wonder foil way to express your pride and gratitude to the people important to you. Lunch or Dinner at Mario 's tells your guests they are special. Attending PHANTOM? — Mario 's provides a COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE to and from all mcyor Metropolitan Detroit events. Music and Ballroom Dancing' on Friday and Saturday nights. CJD Meeting, party and banquet facilities available for on and offpremise. 4222 Second Avenue Between Willis and Canfield 832-1616 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. OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Cen- ter, Oak Park, 968-0022. A favorite of 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. Golden Bowl, 22106 Coolidge 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. PONTIAC LU VALET PARKING 08 a great place to go for French pastries 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. Somerset Collection, North CD CC ROYAL OAK LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Boston Magazine U1 continued from page 107 LATHRUP a steak house should be." C/D FERNDALE 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 copular fa- vorite. Private banquet faci ities for all occasions are available. Pike Street Restaurant, 18 West Pike Street, Pontiac, 334-7878. Randy Emert, captain of the 1996 Michigan 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-k 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 a moderately-priced Chinese menu at lunch and dinner. Pearl City Southfield's Sunday Buffet, 11 a.m. to 8 pm. and menu selections offer customers a vari- ety of ways in which to dine. A children's menu is a favorite for family dining. Peking Garden, 29875 North- western Hwy., Applegate Square, West Bloomfield, 353-7890. Szechuan, Hu- nan and Chinese dishes are available for dinners and carry-out seven days a week, Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 12 noon to 10 p.m. The fresh new atmosphere of this awaited restau- rant is accented by the fine Oriental food it serves. Radisson Plaza Hotel, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, 827-4000. In- dividual taste presentations are offered by two restaurants which stand out for their dining diversities. T.C. Linguine with its Italian fare and Tango's Cocktail