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Got a Houseful Of Guests Coming for the Holidays-
And No Time To Cook?
AUBURN HILLS
FARMINGTON HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. Ten Mile,
Road, Auburn Hills, 373-4440. Like its sis-
ter restaurant in Detroit, 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 accepted
for any day except Saturdays, and are
strongly suggested for this newest in
wonderful Italian dining.
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.
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 togeth-
erness where people know each other
and enjoy the camraderie of the restau-
rant'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 exotic 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 catering available.
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,
Marvin's
Marvelous
Mechanical
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.
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.
LATHRUP
27060 Evergreen, Lathrup
Landing, Lathrup, 559-9099. An elegant
LaFendi,
6646 Telegraph Rd. At Maple
Phone: (248) 932-0800 • Bloomfield Plaza
Let Us Be Your Yiddisheh Mama
For The Holidays'
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TO A LA CARTE ITEMS, PREPARED TO
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• Elegant Atmosphere • Gracious Warmth • Reasonable Prices
* Sushi Bar * Private Japanese Rooms
* Cocktails Including 30 Different Kinds of Sake
Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30-2 p.m. • Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
32443 NORTHWESTERN HWY.
Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile
Visit us on the web www.hakatashushi.com
737-7220
Fax: 737-7223
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