which their father George always in-
sisted upon. Seafood, authentic Mont-
gomery Inn ribs and choice selections
are Ginoplis' favorites. A beautiful pri-
vate room is available plus off-premise
service for all types of catering.
Hakata, 32443 Northwestern R.I.,
Farmington Hills, 737-7220. It is al-
ways an interesting experience to dine
at a Japanese restaurant. And even
more so when the ring ofJapanese au-
thenticity is always prevalent. The menu
and ambience of Hakata, with its pri-
vate rooms, slippers, sushi bar and
open dining room, are gracious at-
tributes for this honorable food empo-
rium. It is open seven days a week.
O'Shuck's Raw Bar & Grill,
35450 Grand River, Muirwood
Square, Farmington Hills, 474-8484.
After 12 years at this location, Larry
Sheehan decided to remodel to a Flori-
da decor. He has added oysters,
shrimp, gabr tail, calamari and a white-
fish dinner to his noted Sheehan burg-
ers, 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 complement this casu-
al, fun diner.
Vineyard's Cafe & Catering,
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.
LATHR'UP
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.
NOW
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
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
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 oc-
casions are available.
In The Heart Of The Theatre District
invites you to some of the finest
Southern
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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
regular customers say, the proof is in
the tasting. It's open seven days, Sun.,-
Thurs. 11-10, Fri. & Sat. 11-11.
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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
metropolitan Detroit's markedly popu-
lar dining and dancing spots. It's Frank
Sinatra's favorite while in the local area.
Entertainment is Tues. thru Sat. and com-
plete catering at Excalibur plus homes,
halls, etc.
Gateway Deli, 21745 W. 11
Mile, Harvard Row, Southfield, 352-
4940. A different touch has been giv-
en this popular delicatessen- restaurant
by owner Peter Bershaj. His assortment
of gourmet dishes are brought from Pe-
ter's former Larco's days, and are com-
bined with familiar traditional
homemade Jewish dishes. 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 an-
other sports bar and grill restaurant. Vet-
eran restaurateur Herman Yagoda
features charbroiled steaks, fresh
seafood, large burgers, baby-back ribs
and Iamb chops that he defies others to
beat. Also home-made soups are dai-
ly 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 seat-
ing and sushi bar also add to its appeal.
Authentic Korean and Japanese dishes
are the theme foods at this restaurant
with a sister Seoul Garden in Sterling
Heights.
Pearl City, 27522 Northwestern
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Marvin's Marvelous Me-
chanical Museum, 31005 Or-
chard Lake Road, 626-5020. Only the
huge clock at its outside entrance is
backwards. Everything else at this good
time emporium spells fun for the en-
tire family. 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
Guiness 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.
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 Can-
tonese food. Carry-out service is
available plus banquet facilities.
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