Fine Catering For All Occasions One of Metropolitan Detroit's Most Beautiful & Exciting Restaurants Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 352-7377. It has been acclaimed as one of America's finest carry-out only delicatessens, and has the largest carry-out deli operations in Michigan. However, you wouldn't know it from the size.And everything is homemade: cole slaw, potato salad, chicken salad, egg salad and so much . more. Star prepares both fat-free and regular tuna and cuts its lox by hand. It also cooks its own corned beef and pastrami, and the 7-day operation includes a major specialty—beautiful tray catering. WALLED LAKE Szechuan Empire North, 39450 14 Mile Road,Walled Lake, 960-7666.The fine Chinese restaurants owned by Tom Lin are prominently noted for their tra- ditional Chinese style of dining where expected side dishes are not a la carte, but presented with the complete meal that is ordered.This one is no exception, and has become a favorite in the north- west area of Metropolitan Detroit.Tom's other good Szechuan Empire restaurant is on 5 Mile Road and Middlebelt in Livonia. . WARREN Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, 268-3200. Owner Joe Vicari's growing dining empire can consider this East Side gem as the flagship restaurant. Its Italian food, coupled with the kitchen sense of veteran Italian dining chef Aldo Ottaviani, range on the superb, along with pastries homemade on the premis- es.A banquet hall next door seats over 400 and is receiving bookings because of the ambiance and a prime factor... food as is served at Andiamo Italia. WEST BLOOMFIELD Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield, 737-8600.The flames blaze constantly at this heavy restaurant favorite. It is buy every evening, seven days a week, and lunches are also big. Owners Rick Rogow and Tommy Peristeris are proud of thier juicy lambchops, award-winning Tommy Salad, traditional Greek favorites, etc. Banquet facilities up to 300 are avail- able in private quarters. Music by Taylor Made is every Thursday and Friday evening. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Crosswinds Mall,West Bloomfield, 932- 3133. People from all walks of life and most parts of Detroit and metropolitan areas enjoy the many styles of Chinese dining put out by Gene Woo.Whitefish in all cooking varieties is big feature, with almost 1,000 pounds served each week. This is together with Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes, plus a Chinese Buffet at lunch and dinner to go with its regular menu. Fine Dining • Dancing Entertainment Tuesday Through Saturday Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road, Old Orchard Shopping Center,West Bloomfield, 626-63I3.Those who like the real thing will enjoy Mai Thai with its very spicy or non-spicy foods concocted for authentic and traditional tastes at lunch or dinner. It presents a casual atmosphere with seating around 100 and is open seven days a week. NOW APPEARING 4 Billy Rose Quartet 4. 28875 Franklin Rd. at Northwestern & 12 Mile Southfield, MI • (248) 358 3355 - WINDSOR Since 1939 HAPPY NEW YEAR! New Sahara, 6303 Orchard Lake road, West Bloomfield, 737-6688. Mideastern and Mediterranean cuisine with a home- style Chaldean flavor is served by the Attisha family.Also fresh breads cooked in an open hearth.This is their second location.The first one is in Oak Park. Saturday nights feature strolling musi- cians and an internation band for dancing to Russian, Israeli,Yiddish,Arabic and American music. Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, 855-6622.The domi- nant consistency of this highly-acclaimed critic's choice restaurant is in its menu selection and food preparation. But it is also proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks.Although in existence since 1962, Stage & Co. also features items it has never had before, along with home- made Jewish dishes and dietary restrict- ed delights to satisfy all appetites. Wonderfully Prepared Catering to Your Home, Office or at Our Restaurant 7618 Woodward Ave. 871-1590 OPEN SUNDAYS 12 noon to 9 p.m. Our Daily Hour... Mon. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tues. Thru Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 12 noon-9 p.m. LIGHT SIDE MENU AVAILABLE ANYTIME SPECIAL QUALITY PARTIES up to 200 Specializing In: Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings, Birthdays, Sweet 16s, Anniversaries Low Banquet Rates For All Occasions Ask About Our Special Appetizer Parties r NIMII NNE MEM MINN M For Information on how to be part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin or Heidi Brandemihl (248) 354-6060 1111111111 • C t ee Blue Danube, 1235 Ottawa Street, Windsor, Ontario, 519-252-0246. Specialties with old world authenticity are prepared at this charming Hungarian restaurant. It is a family operation serv- ing European, Canadian and American cuisine over 20 years. Gypsy musicians from Hungary stroll and serenade cus- tomers at tables Thursdays through Sundays.The husband and wife team of Zota and Sam Popadic serve both lunch- es and dinners at their seven-day-a-week operation. ■ Cc IV A- 4. 9 4;34, de. ft. Szechuan Hunan Cuisine '10°/ 0 OFF I NOW SERVING COCKTAILS I L _ • TOTAL DINNER BILL I DINE IN OR CARRY-OUT I SEE OUR BEER & WINE HEALTH DIET MENU • DISHES AVAILABLE COMPLETE CATERING SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS 29875 NORTHWESTERN HWY. At Inkster • Applegate Square • 353-7890 Former Location: 5815 Dixie Highway • Waterford J "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 a 23380 Telegraph • Southfield (South of 10 Mile Rd.) • (810) 352-8243 10/ 195