The Restaurant listing Is A Weekly Advertising Feature By DANNY RASKIN AUBURN HILLS "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." Phyllis C. Richman The Washington Post "The national reputation of The Capital Grille has crowds beating down the doors." "The Capital Grille is the place to see and be seen." "Great steak, fancy bar, swank trappings-everything a steak house should be." Boston Magazine Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills, 373- 4440. Like its sister restaurant in De- troit, Lelli's of Auburn Hills is owned and operated by the Lelli family, which has been a tradition since 1939. The same excellent food is prepared at this location across from the Silverdome. Reservations are ac- cepted for any day except Satur- days, and are strongly suggested for this newest in wonderful Italian dining. BERKLEY Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 548-3650. Two brothers, Mike and Al Bsharah, have vaulted Sila into a top family Italian restaurant and pizzeria. Its pizza can be gotten square or round, plus ribs, chicken, fish, salads, pasta and other family delights that include the big selling chicken parmigiana. Daily lunch and dinner specials are 7 days a week, and private banquet space is avail- able. BLOOMFIELD HILT S 2800 West Big Beaver Road Troy Michigan • (248) 649-5300 PROVIDENCE • BOSTON • CHESTNUT HILL CHICAGO • WASHINGTON, D.C. • MIAMI * * *** ** *** * *** ** ** ** *** * *** r FREE FRUIT TRAY FATHER'S DAY DAIRY TRAY 1 WITH EVERY L NOVA LOX DAIRY OR DELI OFFER NOT GOOD AFTER JUNE 15, 1997 Sliced 99 OUR EVERYDAY lb. LOW PRICE! FINE WINES AND LIQUORS CANDIES AND NUTS VISA DINE IN & CARRY-OUT 32418 Northwestern Hwy. 855-9463 (Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile) Fax: 626-8468 ** * *** * ******* ************* 92 Beau Jack's, 4108 West Maple, Bloomfield Hills, 810-626-2630. It is a dining favorite for many who en- joy the menu diversification, good service and warm ambiance of this popular restaurant which has been open since 1976. The casual dining popularity of Beau Jack's makes it a wanted spot for before and after togetherness where people know each other and enjoy the camraderie of the restaurant's family-type oper- ation. Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Plaza, 248-932- 0800. According to its owners, this is a "little bit of New York right here in Bloomfield Hills" and "old time deli favorites of yesteryears" are togeth- er with "award-winning" chicken soup, hot corned beef, fresh roasted turkeys, dining in or carry-out. Also, low fat and fat free items. "Steve Ro- manik Brownies" plus Carnegie Deli cheese cakes flown in from New York are among favorite desserts in this 7- day-a-week operation that also fea- tures its catering. DETROIT Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave., De- troit, 871-1590. Since 1939, Lelli's has been a Detroit dining tradition, serving Italian favorites at their best. As years before, it is again a 7-day- a-week favorite, open Sundays, 12 noon to 8 p.m. Lelli's has always been noted for its big amounts of food, but it is with the times in also offering a light side menu which has become so very popular. FARMINGTON The Great Wall, 35135 Grand River, Drakeshire Shopping Center, Farmington, 476-9181. Owner Hen- ry Lum prides himself on having a gourmet Chinese restaurant with many of the favorites, like peanut but- ter sauce on ice cream, both made by him. The Great Wall serves ex- otic drinks and cocktails and has a private dining room for banquets, parties and business meetings. It is open for businessmen's luncheon and dinner with full carry-out and cater- ing available. FARMINGTON HIT .I Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. Ten Mile, Farmington Hills, 474-3033. Rina Tonon and son Adrian are rightfully proud of their fine Italian restaurant with its romantic ambiance. Original family recipes are prepared for dis- cerning diners by Chef Vincenzo Bas- sonetti. The private garden room with adjacent patio for appetizers and cocktails is used for receptions, re- hearsals, b'nai mitzvah, etc. Dishes from the Veneto region of Italy are prepared and presented with choice elegance. Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, 737-7220. It is al- ways an interesting experience to dine at a Japanese restaurant. And even more so when the ring of Japanese authenticity is always prevalent. The menu and ambience of Hakata, with its private rooms, slippers, sushi bar and open dining room, are gracious attributes for this honorable food em- porium. It is open seven days a week. Marvin's Marvelous Mechani- cal Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, 626-5020. Only the huge clock at its outside entrance is backwards. Everything else at this good time em- porium spells fun for the entire 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 ma- chines, antique games, unique posters, etc. include an old-time photo booth. The party favorite also has 24 tables for lunch snacks. Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418 Northwestern Hwy., Farm- ington Hills, 855-9463. Dining in or carry-out makes this a very popular place to go. Lunchtime dining in has all the booths filled with happy folks who select from a bevy of fresh salads, sandwiches and other goodies. There are plenty of tables also at this former party store converted into a place where good food has taken over. Shirlee Bloom has her own separate kitchen for preparations of tradiational Jewish dishes that are available for dining in or carry-out. She also does a big job on weddings, bar mitzvahs, showers, etc. at homes or halls. LATHRUP LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lath- rup Landing, Lathrup, 559-9099. An elegant atmosphere, where all areas are a different decor, make up this popular Middle Eastern restaurant. Many of the dishes are not found in too many dining spots of its type. Fresh squeezed fruits and vegetables make up the raw juice bar which peo- ple enjoy seven days a week at all hours. 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 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