MIMP.IMPIffl Have You had Big Daddy's Tommy Salad Yet? Or Our Fabulous Lamb Chops? Welcome to the best Greek food this on Orchard Lake Road and 12 Mile. We like them sauteed in- stead of deep fried and they're available either way. "Lunch at Ram's Horn on Or- chard Lake Road, between 12 and 13 Mile, always includes a tuna- tizer — tuna fish not saturated with salad dressing on pita bread. "At Stage & Co. on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, we can't resist the noodle kugel, which is better than the meals created in many home kitchens. Diets go down the drain, but the bobka at Stage is sinfully deli- cious." FOR THE FIRST time in its 20 years of existence, Cafe Corti- na on 10 Mile east of Orchard Lake Road had a birthday party ... with guests quietly invited to fete the anniversary. Rina and son Adrian Tonon have done a superb job in mak- ing theirs one of the top Italian dining-spots around. Strolling music was by the D'AngelQ Trio ... Dennis D'Ange- lo, Ronnie Shandel and Bunker Garber. When Cafe Cortina originally opened in 1976, it had only one room, seating 105 ... Then anoth- er was added for 35 more, fol- lowed by the popular Garden Room with space to make 95 peo- ple happy. Adrian was 4 years old when Rina and the lath Adriano Tonon opened Cafe Cortina ... They had a lazy son ... Adrian didn't wash dishes until he was 6, standing on a box to reach the sink. Diners have a myriad of fine choices. JEWELRY DEPT.... Rabbi's -Saturday Evening Study Group (Tish) at Temple Israel plays cu- pid, too ... That's where Noreen Aberly and Howard Geller met ..... and are now engaged. IF YOU USED to wrinkle your nose as a kid at the mention of tofu, you should taste it now as prepared at the beautiful Shangri-La in Orchard Mall on Orchard Lake Road. The authentic gourmet Hong Kong-style Cantonese restaurant prepares tofu at least 20 different ways ... every one more delicious than the other ... and so very healthy. Shangri-La and its bevy of au- thentic gourmet Chinese dishes is proving to be a major standout on the local dining scene. Some of its dishes absolutely cannot be found anywhere else in this region. Try the sweet and sour bread- ed grouper fish fillet or the five various styles of lobster delights among so many fine examples that truly bring out the word au- thentic ... You'll be amazed. THAT BIG YELL you can hear across the football stadium is Tommy Peristeris when his son, Paul, boots a long one or out- of-bounds inside the 5 yard line for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team ... The co-owner of Big Daddy's Parthe- non attends every game ... in Ann Arbor and out-of-town. HARD TO BELIEVE that it was in 1962 that Hughes and Sheila Potiker started their En- tertainment Passbook at the kitchen table in Oak Park. At that time, mostly sporting and event offers were featured ... Today, values include almost every taste, cuisine and dining style. Locally, hundreds of charita- ble groups use the Entertainment book as a fund raiser ... Last year, over $650,000 was raised by these nonprofit groups on behalf of their worthy causes in the greater De- troit area. Back in 1962, Hughes and Sheila, who-now live in Califor- nia, would have had a hearty - laugh if anyone suggested that one day they would sell over 27 Million books ... and be published in over 165 cities in the United States and Canada. And having pleasant employ- ees like Marsha Stratton, regional director; and Kelly Sheffler, De- troit sales manager, doesn't hurt ... Not one bit. A TASTE OF Italy by Marco's Dining on Grand River in Farm- ington's Village Commons Cen- ter was another in an elegant evening of fine dining, wines and music ... presented by owner Mar- co Conte. He is the restaurant's sole own- er, now that parents .Ann and Enzo Conte have retired ... Even though mother Ann comes in to help Marco when he is out of town. A seven-course dining extrav- aganza included a tasting of fine Martin Brothers Vineyard selec- tions ... and strolling music by Tony Ballog, violin; and Al Gar- ber, guitar; who also appear at Marco's every Wednesday evening. It was an excellent dining and wining experience with an out- standing menu selection ... And, of course, delicious bread from a family recipe of Marco's grand- parents, Gretano and Santina Merolla. VINO DEPT. ... by master sommelier Madeline Triffon of Unique Restaurant Corporation ... "It's pure myth that red wine should breathe in the bottle be- fore it's poured, and that older wine needs a lot of air. Fact is that wine doesn't breathe much through the little opening in the bottle. "Older wines can suffer from over-breathing, while younger wines may benefit quite a lot. If you want to let your wine breathe, let it breathe in the glass or in a decanter." ❑ side of Greektown. .featuring wonderful Greek Favorites. Also excellent American Cuisine Your Hosts,'Rick Rogow and Tommy Peristeris Invite You To Join Us For Lunch and Dinner Seven Days LIVE JAZZ T8 Hp . U mR StD,3A1Y2 iFdRni iDg Yt Featuring MILLIE SCOTT and KEVIN CROSBY ASK ABOUT THE EXCELLENT CATERING SERVICES IN OUR PRIVATE FACILITIES 6199 Orchard Lake Rd., N. of Maple • 737-8600 Sunday thru Friday Dinner Only 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturdays are reserved for private parties only. HE PAR Chop House ON 5586 Drake Road South of Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield Serving All Your Greek Favorites Including The Award-Winning Tommy Salad Thanksgiving Day Feast 1 p.m.-7 p.m. • Soup • Salad • Rolls • Stuffing • Gravy • Cranberry Sauce • Turkey • Roast Brisket or Beef • Pasta Primavera • Pumpkin Pie • Apple Pie • Pecan Pie • Mashed/Sweet Potatoes • Fresh Corn • Vegetable Medley • Soft Drinks • Iced Tea • Coffee ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Adults $ 1 595 Menus Also Available For Our Banquet Facilities $,P95 Children (under 13) t Reservations For Parties of 6 or More 810-788-4567 BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES NOW Your Hosts: Barry Rogow and Andy Stylianou