Southfield, 352-7377. This is one of Michigan's largest delicatessen carry- out operations, but you wouldn't know it from the size. And everything is home- made: tole slaw, potato salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad and much more. Star cooks its own corned beef and pastrami, and the 7-day operation includes a major specialty—beautiful tray catering. WALLED LAKE Key Largo, 142 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled lake, 669-1441. Much tropical fun is included in the dining experiences at Key Largo, which is considered by many as a Northwest premier in wa- terfront dining. Especially so with the fine culinary talents of Executive Chef Patrick Dunn, noted for presentation of colorful and imaginative dishes. The large menu also features new style pastas, pizzas, ribs, sandwiches, salad and daily fresh fish specials. Its banquet room is avail- able for all events. Szechuan Empire North, 39540 14 Mile Road, Walled Lake, 960-7666. This is the second of owner Tome Lin's fine Chinese operations. His other Szechuan Gardens is on 5 Mile Rd. and Middlebelt in Livonia and a popular spot. The Szechuan Gardens North restaurant has also become a fast fa- vorite, and includes the traditional Chi- nese style of dining where expected side dishes are not a la carte, but present- ed with the complete meal ordered. WARREN Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, 268-3200. OwnerJoe Vicari's growing dining empire can con- sider this East Side gem as the flagship restaurant. Its Italian food, coupled with the kitchen sense of veteran Italian din- ing chef Aldo Ottaviani, range on the superb, along with pastries homemade on the premises. A banquet hall next door seats over 400 and is receiving bookings because of the ambiance and a prime factor... food as is served at An- diamo Italia. ental dishes for culinary consumption. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Crosswinds Mall, West Bloom- field, 932-3133. People from all walks of life and most parts of Detroit and met- ropolitan areas enjoy the many styles of Chinese dining put out by Gene Woo. Whitefish in all cooking varieties is big feature, with almost 1,000 pounds served each week. This is together with Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes, plus a Chinese Buffet at lunch and dinner to go with its regular menu. 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." Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road, Old Orchard Shopping Center, West Bloomfield, 626-6313. Those who like the real thing will enjoy Mai Thai with its very spicy or non-spicy foods con- cocted for authentic and traditional tastes at lunch or dinner. It presents a casual atmosphere with seating around 100 and is open seven days a week. Phyllis C. Richman, Feb. 5, 1995 The Washington Post Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, 8556622. The dominant consistency of this highly-ac- claimed critic's choice restaurant is in its menu selection and food preparation. But it is also proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Although in existence since 1962, Stage & Co. also features items it has never had before, along with homemade Jewish dishes and dietary restricted delights to satisfy all appetites. "Best of Award of Excellence" The Wine Spectator "The Capital Grille is the place to see and be seen." "Great steak, fancy bar, swank trappings-everything a steak house should be." The New York Times, March 13, 1996 Boston Magazine WINDSOR Blue Danube, 1235 Ottawa Street, Windsor, Ontario, 519-252-0246. Spe- cialties with old world authenticity are prepared at this charming Hungarian restaurant. It is a family operation serv- ing European, Canadian and American cuisine over 20 years. Gypsy musicians from Hungary stroll and serenade cus- tomers at tables Thursdays through Sun- days. The husband and wife team of Zota and Sam Popadic serve both lunch- es and dinners at their seven-daya-week operation. Somerset Collection, North T H E CAPITAL® G•R•I•L•L•E 2800 West Big Beaver Road Troy, Michigan • (810) 649-5300 PROVIDENCE • BOSTON • CHESTNUT HILL WASHINGTON, D.C. WEST BLOOMFIELD Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road, 737-8600. This big favorite is considered a phenom- enon in the restaurant business. It is busy every evening, seven days a week and lunches are big also. Opa! came to the suburbs in 1993 and the flames have been blazing even larger ever since. The Greektown in West Bloom- field is the pride of Rick Rogow and Tom Peristeris, whose large, expertly- - cut lamb chops, special salads like Tom- my's New Idea Salad, traditional Greek favorites, etc. are winning huge amounts of return customers. Jazz with Millie Scott and Kevin Crosby is fea- tured on Thursday and Friday evenings. Envoy Cafe, 33210 W. 14 Mile Rd., Simsbury Plaza, West Bloomfield, 855-6220. This new and distinctive cafe, featuring nouvelle cuisine, pre- sents a dining room of warmth and charm. Each plate is a beautiful arrangement of color. Musicians per- form Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. and food served until 11 p.m. Specials with touches of innovation are offered daily. Golden Phoenix, 6257 Orchard Lake Road, Sugar Tree Shopping Cen- ter, West Bloomfield, 855-3570. Now serving beer and wine, Golden Phoenix, specializing in Chinese, Can- tonese and Szechuan food, is the some fine restaurant that had previously been a long-time favorite on Maple and Tele- graph. Both dining in and carry-out are available in a wide assortment of Ori- "The national reputation of The Capital Grille has crowds beating down the doors. COMING SOON TO MIAMI. Dining Guide For information on how to be part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact ti-. Ti 4 American Heart Association..., 4 Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke Research gave him a future RESTAURANT & BAR NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR NEW YEARS EVE! STEAK • SEAFOOD • GOURMET PIZZA • PASTA Fine Wines & cocktails available for private parties FREE Danny Raskin or Heidi Brandemihl Buy one menu item get the second menu item Free (810) 354-6060 iff ai". (of equal or lesser value) $13.00 Value with coupon Exp 11/30/96 Not Valid With Any Other Offer Exit 84 (810) 332-9100 313 E Walton (Between Baldwin & Joslyn) Sup Research ©1995. American Heart Association Closed Mondays l_ake Angelus 3 Walion 131.4. ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 101