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- gance. Hakata, 32443 Northwestern By DANNY RASKTh Hwy., Farmington Hills, 737-7220. The ring 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. 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 pre- pared at this location across from the Silverdome. Reservations are ac- cepted for any day except Saturdays, and are strongly suggested for this newest in wonderful Italian dining. BLOOMFIELD HIT J 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. 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 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. Beau Jack's, 4108 West Maple, Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 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 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 tile camraderie of the restaurant's family-type oper- ation. 2800 West Big Beaver Road Troy, Michigan • (248) 649-5300 DETROIT PROVIDENCE • BOSTON • CHESTNUT HILL CHICAGO • WASHINGTON, D.C. • MIAMI . 7 1. AAA 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, Still serving the same "New York Style" Italian cuisine (featuring Executive Chef Vince Young) Early Bird Dinners $7.95 Between 4 p.m.-6p.m. Cocktails, Beer & Wine • Seafood • • Steaks • • Pasta • Most Major Credit Cards Accepted. 25938 Middlebelt Rd (at 11 mile rd) • Topped with a oney Basil Sauce Sewed with soup or salad ; o Pasta, and bread basket Vegetable, Potato, (248) 476-1750 • We Take Reservations 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 select 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. 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 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. 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. FARMINGTON HILLS ORCHARD LAKE Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. Ten Mile, Hours M-Th: 11-10 pm F: 11-11 pm Sat: 5-11 pm Sun: 4-9 pm Marvin's Marvelous Mechan- ical Museum, 31005 Orchard 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 DiRoNr 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- - 1ours. OAK PARK The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, 865-000. The famous Mideastern and Lebanese recipes of Esther Michaels, whose Sheik restaurant was a downtown Detroit standby for many years, are featured along with small pita breads served hot directly from an open hearth. Esther's many Mideastern and Lebanese favorites have not been for- gotten, and present an interesting ar- ray of popular dining attractions.