c) 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. DRY AGED STEAKS ) CHOPS & FRESH SEAFOOD Give the Gifi. of Fine Food and Good Taste this Holiday Season. 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 Phyllis C Richman, 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. 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