catessen so apparent 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. Gold- en Bowl is open seven days, Mon.- Thurs. from 11 a.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. serving Szechuan, Man- darin and Cantonese food. Carry- out service is available plus banquet facilities. PONTIAC Pike Street Restaurant, 18 West Pike Street, Pontiac, 334-7878. an imaginative menu is featured at this culinary delight noted for its fine cui- sine and service. Excellent wines by the glass or bottle, and choice liquors are popular favorites. Dining and wining excellence 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 car- ry-out restaurant whose specialities of broasted or bar-b-q chicken and bar- by 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. - - SOUTHFIELD Empire Szechuan Garden, 29875 Northwestern Hwy., Apple- gate Square, Southfield, 353-7890. Consistency has become a fine point for this Oriental restaurant serving Szechuan, Hunan and Chinese dish- es. It has beome a popular place to dine at both lunch and dinner times and is open seven-days-a-week, with everything on the menu available also for carry-out. The clean atmos- phere and efficient service are plus- es to go along with the food. Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, 358-3355. When former owner Pat Archer passed on, peo- ple said Excalibur would also go. However, they didn't reckon with Marty Wilk, owner/chef who has made it one of metropolitan Detroit's markedly popular dining and danc- ing spots. It's Frank Sinatra's favorite while in the local area. Entertainment is Tues. thru Sat. and complete cater- ing 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 deli- catessen-restaurant whose gourmet dishes are brought from owner Pe- ter Bershars former Larco's days. They are combined with familiar tra- ditional 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 another sports bar and grill restau- rant. Veteran 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 daily specials at both lunch and dinner with moder- continued on page 98 the Ultimate in Middle pastern Cuisine Open Sunday-thursday 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. yriclay and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 u.m. We invite you to come sample the flavors and experience the charm and hospitality of the Middle fast. • Pita Bread baked open hearth in our dining urea • Rich Vegetarian Menu • fjealthy menu that tastes great • Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner • Raw juice Bar • Cocktails Consistently Voted Best Middle (astern Restuorants 57610 W. 12 Mile (NW corner atHalsted) (S1O) 335-0700 • 4 Locations to serve you Oft .\\ CNY4 71110A1C PARKS FAMOUS FAMILY-OWNED RESTAURANT e NOW IN WEST BLOOMFIELD115 . Brick oven fresh bread brought to your table The Attisha family invites your family to enjoy the best in homestyle Mideastern and Mediterranean cuisine plus barbecued to perfection kabobs, steaks, baby lambchops or sweet baked whitefish. Sumptuous dining at affordable prices. Fresh juice bar and vegetarian specialties. COUPON Half offy our second entree • with another of equal or greater value. Lunch or dinner. L Good Monday through Thursday Does not include gratuity Valid through March 27, 1997. Orchard Mall, Orchard Lake & Maple Roads West Bloomfield (810) 737-6688