* Dining Guide * * * * 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' EVERYTHING FROM TRADITIONAL DINNERS TO A LA CARTE ITEMS, PREPARED TO ORDER BY OUR FABULOUS CHEFS Pick Up Your Order Form NOW! Or Call 248-932-0800 And Place Your Orders! * * * * * NAKATA JAPANESE RESTAURANT IP la kit OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH & DINNER featuring AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CUISINE AS YOU LIKE IT! • 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 PRIVATE BANQUET FACILITIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS r '2 OFF FOR 1 r SPECIALLY TRIMMED RIBS ALL DINNERS INCLUDE: SALAD OR COLE SLAW POTATOES AND GARLIC BREAD L GOOD 7 DAYS! 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