Dining Guide CONEY ' ISLAND (A weekly advertising feature) AUBURN HILLS FARMINGTON Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke The Great Wall, 35135 Grand River, Road,Auburn Hills, 373-4440. Like its sis- L,' ter restaurant in Detroit, Lelli's of Auburn Hills is owned and operated by the Lelli family, which has been a tradi- tion since I939.The same excellent food is prepared at this location across from the Silverdome. Reservations are accept- ed 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 restaurant and pizzeria. Its pizza can be gotten square or round, plus ribs, chick- en, fish, salads, pasta and other family delights that include the big selling chick- en parmigiana. Daily lunch and dinner specials are 7 days a week, and private banquet space is available. BLOOMFIELD HILLS Beau Jack's, 4108 West Maple, Bloomfield Hills, 810-626-2630. It is a dining favorite for many who enjoy the menu diversification, good service and warm ambiance of this popular restau- rant 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 cam- raderie of the restaurant's family-type operation. Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Plaza, 248-932-0800.This is a "little bit of NewYork right here in Bloomfield Hills" and "old time deli favorites of yesteryears" are together with "award-winning" chicken soup, hot corned beef, fresh roasted turkeys, dining in or carry-out.Also, low fat and fat free items."Steve Romanik Brownies" plus Carnegie Deli cheese cakes flown in from NewYork are among favoite dessert in this 7-day-a-week operation that also fea- tures its catering. 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 offering a light side menu which has become so very popular. Drakeshire Shopping Center, Farmington, 476-9181. Owner Henry Lum prides himself on having a gourmet Chinese restaurant 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. 15647 W. NINE MILE at Greenfield Southfield (810) 569-5229 3999 CENTER POINT PARKWAY Pontiac (248) 335-3303 HALSTED VILLAGE (37580 W. 12 Mile Rd.) Farmington Hills (810) 553-2360 LAUREL PARK MALL (37622 6 Mile) Livonia (313) 462-9121 30985 ORCHARD LK. RD. (Between 13 & 14 Mile) Farmington Hills (248) 626-9732 6527 TELEGRAPH RD. Corner of Maple (15 Mile) Bloomfield Township (248) 646-8568 841 EAST BIG BEAVER Troy (248) 680-0094 4763 HAGGERTY RD. West Bloomfield (248)669-2295 154 S. WOODWARD Birmingham (248) 540-8780 OPENING SOON! 15131 Sheldon Rd. Plymouth FARMINGTON HILLS Cafe Cortina, 30715 W.Ten Mile, 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.Theprivate 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. r Receive Chicken Salad i Served w/Pita 10% OFF $ 95 The Total Bill • With coupon • Expires 1 1-8-97 • hot good on catering • Not good with any other offer .s.: Reg. $525 • Expires 1 1-8-97 • Not good with any other offer t. 'XAAAAAAAXAAAAA .• , , , ,,, , AAA/AAA', Hakata, 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. STILL SERVING THE SAME "NEW YORK STYLE" ITALIAN CUISINE (featuring Executive Chef Vince Young) 0-Cht(2114, WAr, 4CfC. Wff2 Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, 626-5020. Only the huge clock at its out- side 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, win- ning 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. HOURS M-TH: 11-10 pm • FRI: 11-11 pm SAT: 5-11 pm • SUN: 4-9 pm We Take Reservations Most Major Credit Cards Accepted 25938 Middlebelt Rd. (at 11 mile Rd.) • (248) 476 1750 - 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 un;t4td* i•' Good until 9 p.m. Mogday-Friday troah.Npv,.19R7, L 6303 ORCHARD LAKE RD. IN ORCHARD MALL, N. OF MAPLE RD. WEST BLOOMFIELD • (248) 737-6688 10/24 1997 113