0 1 it t Off Broadway Theater in West Bloomfield FERNDALE p 1/DER 1 continued from page 99 resents 10,54, / , LATHRUP by "Provocative, Kindertransport will turn every emotion upside down . ." New York Times DIANE SAMUELS Directed by Rivi Yaron thru NOVEMBER 3 TICKETS 7-ii --i-- arZAd-s- m nticlzisan council fa arts and cultural affairs (810) 645-6666 Aaron De Roy Theatre 6600 West Maple Road West Bloomfield SKILLMAN FOUNDATION itt?! NOVI (810) 788-2900 or 0101CHRYSLER FUND • D. Dennison's Seafood Tav- 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. OCTOBER 9 Clive Barnes New York Post Michael Billington The Guardian Senior, Student & Group Rates Available. Hearing Devices Available & Wheel Chair Access. TREATSEATS' discount coupons available at participating Target and Hudson's stores. OFF TURKEY ROLL-UP SANDWICH...98% FAT•FREE! WITH PURCHASE OF ANY SANDWICH EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE • Good With Coupon L - • Expires 10-24-96 j CALL SHIRLEE BLOOM FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS • Weddings • Bar Mitzvahs • Bat Mitzvahs • Showers • Anniversaries • Birthdays • Brises • Sweet 16s 100 OUTDOOR PATIO VISA CAFE CATERING 32418 Northwestern Hwy. (Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile) Ah Wok, 41563 W. 10 Mile Road, 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 *************************** ALL TRADITIONAL JEWISH FOOD IS PREPARED BY SHIRLEE BLOOM IN HER OWN PRIVATE KITCHEN LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup 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. LIVONIA "Extraordinarily moving. . . This I think is an evening you may never forget." "Highly impressive.. . KIIVDERTRANSPORT deserves to be seen." 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. 1 MN 855-9463 Fax: 626-8468 *************************** Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak Park, 968-0022. A fa- vorite of many people for breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-theater, this has the aura of a modernistic deli- catessen so apparent with colorful decor. A children's menu is featured along with party trays. The Bread Bas- ket Deli is open Tuesday through Sun- day 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 Pike Street Restaurant, 18 West Pike Street, Pontiac, 334-7878. Randy Emert, captain of the 1996 Michigan Culinary Team and winner of gold, silver and bronze medals in salon competition, is the head chef at this fine dining establishment noted for its cuisine and service. An imagi- native menu, coupled with excellent wines by the glass or bottle, and choice liquors, is a popular favorite. Private banquet facilities for all occasions are available. 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 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 Lounge that features a bistro atmosphere with entertainment for dancing. The many services offered by Radisson Plaza at Town Center has given it a high rat- ing by hotel periodicals. Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 352-7377. This is one of Michigan's largest delicatessen carry- out operations, but you wouldn't know