The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Advertising Feature ceptions, rehearsals, b'nai mitzvah, etc. Dishes from the Veneto region of Italy are prepared with choice ele- By DANNY RASKIN Hwy., Farmington Hills, 737-7220. The ling of authenticy is always pre• sent when enjoying an interesting ex- perience at this well-received Japanese restaurant. The menu and ambience of Hakata, with its private rooms; slippers, sushi bar and open dining room are gracious attributes of this honorable food emporium. It is open seven days a week, featur- ing all the exciting dishes that come with authentic Japanese dining. AUBURNHILLS uly 14th through September 14th Last year over 93,000 guests dined with us during the nine weeks of our "Summertime in Michigan" promotion. Since that time not a week goes by that someone doesn't ask us to repeat it So, July 14th through September 14th, we'll once again be featuring a special menu highlighting .the many fresh tastes of Michigan. , ured will be garden-fresh fru,its and vegetables from Michigan's hustling farmlands, fresh fish from its quiet shores as well as select wines from Michigan's picturesque vineyards. Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills, 373- 4440. Like its sister restaurant in De- hoit, IBM's of Auburn Hills is owned and operated by the Lelli family, which has been a tradition since 1939. The some excellent food is pre- pared at this location across from the Silverdome. Reservations arc ac- cepted for any day except Saturdays, and are strongly suggested for this newest in wonderful Italian dining. BLOOMFIELD HILLS Beau Jack's, 4108 West Maple, Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 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 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 far before and after togetherness where people know each other and enjoy the camraderie of the restaurant's family-type oper- ation. Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave., De- Offer good Monday through Friday, July 14th through September 12th, 1997. Not valid in cvnjunctioo with other promotional discounts. Present this coupon and receive $10.00 OFF on the price of your dinner entree when another dinner - entree of equal or greater value is purchased. Offer good Sunday through Thursday, July 14th through September I Ith, 1997. Not valid in conjunction with other promotional discounts. 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 alw,ays 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 DETR OIT J EWI SH NE W S The Great Wall, 35135 Grand 88 B NE•yAKD BA OPEN 7 DAYS —11 a.m. to 12 Mid. r BBQ RIBS • WHOLE SLAB O 2 FR $2 OFF • 1 Coupon Per Order L • Dine In or Carry-Out • Expires 8-14-97. JN r 11811 OR ROASTED CHICKEN FOR 2 $2 OFF • Because Of Your United Way Contribution, Home Is Still Sweet Home For More Elderly, 1 Coupon Per Order • Dine In or Cany-Out • Expires 8-14-97 JN J L 31006 ORCHARD LAKE RD. SOUTH OF 14 • Farm. Hills • 851-7000 United Way Marvin's Marvelous Mechan- ical Museum, 31005 Orchard 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 entire family. Dialer 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 ap. pearing in magazines and the Gui- neas 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. BERKLEY Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, DETROIT Present this coupon and receive $7.00 OFF on the price of your luncheon entree when another luncheon entree of equal or greater value is purchased. H a nk ga ce a . ta, 32443 Northwestern River, Drakeshire Shopping Center, Farmington, 476-9181. Owner Her 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 HILLS Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. Ten Mile, Farmington Hills, 474,3033. There's a reason for much pride as Cafe Cortina is Michigan's only Italian restaurant to receive the pres- tifious 1997 DiRoNa award. Owners Rina Tonon and son Adri- an's fine Italian restaurant presents original family recipes prepared for discerning diners amidst a roman- tic ambiance. The private garden room with adjacent patio for appe- tizers and cocktails is used for re- 32418 Northwestern Hwy., Farm- ington Hills, 855-9463. Traditional Jewish dishes prepared by Shirlee Bloom in her own separate kitchen are standouts at this popular cafe where all the homemade food is in cases for customers to see. At lunchtime, the booths and tables are filled with happy folks who seled from many fresh salads, sandwiches and other goodies. All are available for carry-out as well. Shirlee is'also well- noted for her masterful catering of weddings, bar mitzvahs, showers, etc. LAIHRUP 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- h poleures.n joy seven days a week at all 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 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. serving Szechuan, Mandarin and Cantonese food. Carry-out ser- vic e is available plus banquet ORCHARD LAKE The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, 865-000. The famous Mideastern and Lebanese