Dining Guide Open 7 Days FALAFIL A SPECIALITY Lunch & Dinner Restaurant ❑ QUALITY ❑ AM1OSPHERE ❑ VALUE Mideastern & American Cuisine 27060 Evergreen at 1-696 & 11 In Lathrup Landing • 559-9099 RAW JUICE BAR With Fresh-S • ueezed Fruits & Ve • etables • AUBURN HILLS - FARMINGTON HILLS ) LeIli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. Ten Mile, Road, Auburn Hills, 373-4440. Like its sis- ter restaurant in Detroit, LeIli's of Auburn ,D 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 accepted • for any day except Saturdays, 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 restau- rant 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 parmi- giana. Daily lunch and dinner specials are 7 days a week, and private banquet space is available. BLOOMFIELD HILLS 4108 West Maple, Bloomfield Hills, 810-626-2630. It is a din- ing favorite for many who enjoy 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 operation. Beau Jack's, ) DETROIT Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 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 offer- ing a light side menu which has become so very popular. FARMINGTON The Great Wall, 35135 Grand River, Drakeshire Shopping Center, Farmington, 476-9181. Owner Henry Lum prides him- self on having a gourmet Chinese restau- rant with many of the favorites, like peanut butter sauce on ice cream, both made by him. The Great Wall serves exot- ic drinks and cocktails and has a private dining room for banquets, parties and business meetings. It is open for busi- nessmen's luncheon and dinner with full carry-out and catering available. Farmington Hills, 474-3033. There's a rea- son for much pride as Cafe Cortina is Michigan's only Italian restaurant to receive the prestifious 1997 DiRoNa award. Owners Rina Tonon and son Adrian's fine Italian restaurant presents original family recipes prepared for dis- cerning diners amidst a romantic ambiance. The private garden room with adjacent patio for appetizers and cock- tails is used for receptions, rehearsals, b'nai mitzvah, etc. Dishes from the Veneto region of Italy are prepared with choice elegance. 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, 737-7220. The ring of authenticy is always present when enjoy- ing an interesting experience at this well- received Japanese restaurant. The menu and ambience of Hakata, with its private rooms, slippers, sushi bar and open din- ing room are gracious attributes of this honorable food emporium. It is open seven days a week, featuring all the excit- ing dishes that come with authentic Japanese dining. Hakata, r L 504) /c) OFF DISTINGUISHED 11E51001111111S OF NORTH OMEIII1/1 1997 W111111 OF EXCELLENCE HALF THE PRICE! • Dine In Only • With Coupon • 1 Coupon Per Couple • Not Valid With Other Offers JN Expires 12-31-97 Private Garden Room or Fireside Setting for parties, receptions, wedding rehearsals, showers, bar mitzvahs, business meetings • Seating up to 200 people • 30715 W. TEN MILE RD. (Just East of Orchard Lake Rd.) 248.474.3033 with service to the stars and the Jewish community Mechanical Marvelous Marvin's 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. 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 machines, antique games, unique posters, etc. include an old-time photo booth. The party favorite also has 24 tables for lunch snacks. Buy One Entree At Regular Price Get Second Entree E . ual or Lesser Value Jeffrey with CNN Talk Show Host Larry King presenting Gourmet Kosher Catering By Jeffrey Rosenberg of Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt • Farmington Hills (248) 626-5702 Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington 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. LATH RUP 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup, 559-9099. An elegant LaFendi, GUIDE on page 108 LUNCH BUFFET Saturday & Sunday LUNCH PLATTERS $5.95 Vegetarian Non-vegetarian $3 50 $3.99 • Top quality catering and party planning is Salaam Bombay's main specialty. • In-house catering holds up to 40 people. • Competitive catering prices for banquets,weddings, graduations, family events, and other occasions. TUES. SAT. Noon-9 p.m • SUN. Noon-8 p.m. • MON. Closed - 5564 DRAKE ROAD • WEST BLOOMFIELD 48322 • 248-788-5131 "The lamb chops at Herman Yagoda's McVees continue to draw raves" Danny Raskin The Jewish News Great Food ! Low Prices! GARY ROSE TRIO Every Sat. Evening MC VEE'S 23380 Telegraph - Southfield (South of 10 Mile Rd.) • (810) 352-8243 9/12 1997 107