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and choice selections are Ginoplis' fa-
vorites. A beautiful private room is avail-
able plus off-premise service for all types
of catering.
Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy.,
Farmington Hills, 737-7220. It is always
an interesting experience to dine at a
Japanese restaurant. And even more so
when the ring ofJapanese authenticity
is always prevalent. The menu and am-
bience of Hakata, with its private rooms,
slippers, sushi bar and open dining
room, are gracious attributes for this hon-
orable food emporium. It is open seven
days a week.
Marvin's Marvelous Me-
chanical Museum, 31005 Or-
chard Lake Road, 626-5020. Only the
huge clock at its outside entrance is back-
wards. Everything else at this good time
emporium spells fun for the entire fami-
ly. 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 Gui-
ness 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.
O'Shuck's Raw Bar & Grill,
35450 Grand River, Muirwood Square,
Farmington Hills, 474-8484. After 12
years at this location, Larry Sheehan de-
cided to remodel to a Florida decor. He
has added oysters, shrimp, gator tail,
calamari and a whitefish dinner to his
noted Sheehan burgers, munchies, chili
and popular bar-bq ribs that had been
part of the former O'Sheehan's menu.
Imported beers, frozen tropical drinks
and a selection of island music com-
plement this casual, fun diner.
Vineyard's Cafe & Catering,
32418 Northwestern Hwy., Farm-
ington Hills, 855-9463. This is a very
popular place, especially at luchtime,
for dining in after selecting from oodles
of fresh salads and sandwiches and
taking them to tables or booths. Also
from Shirlee Bloom's separate kitchen
comes her excellent preparations of
traditional Jewish dishes, available
for dining in or carry-out. She is also
available for weddings, bar mitzvahs,
showers, etc. at homes or halls or in
her Mayfair Room next door.
LATHRUP
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 scueezed fruits
and vegetables make up he 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 preparation
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 Cori-
tonese food. Carry-out service is
available plus banquet facilities.
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PONTIAC
Pike Street Restaurant, 18 West
Pike Street, Pontiac, 334-7878. an
imaginative menu is featured at this culi-
nary delight noted for its fine cuisine
and service. Excellent wines by the glass
or bottle, and choice liquors are pop-
ular favorites. Dining and wining ex-
cellence is accompanied with a soft,
relaxing atmosphere. 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-bq 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.
Corporate discounts for bulk purchases.
"The national reputation
of The Capital Grille has
crowds beating
down the doors."
"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."
"The Capital Grille is the
place to see and be seen."
The New York Times
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The Washington Post
SOUTHFIELD
Classic Coney Island, 15600
W. Ten Mile Rd., Southfield, 552-
1200. This is the Metropolitan De-
troit area's reigning kosher family
restaurant. Although labeled as
Michigan's only kosher Coney Is-
land, serving of the dogs are far
from being its biggest sellers. Every-
thing from kosher hamburgers to
knishes to deli sandwiches to grilled
chicken and steak sandwiches to
egg rolls to homemade pies, etc.
are featured for eating in or carry-
out. There are no servers in a most
popular fast-food style operation.
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. Try the veal marsala or veal
parmesan at this popular delicatessen-
restaurant whose gourmet dishes are
brought from owner Peter Bershars for-
mer Larco's days. They are combined
with familiar traditional homemadeJew-
ish dishes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, par-
ty 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 lamb 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 North-
western, Southfield, 827-1600. Au-
thenticity is brought to the table where
favorites such as beef, chicken and
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