•Dining Guide This New Year's Eve Dance the Night Away... (A weekly advertising feature) c AUBURN HILLS FARMINGTON Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke The Great Wall, 35135 Grand River, 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 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. 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. 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 c_ 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 New York 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 L: 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. 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.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. 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. the party. the ;eight. •:k Dance with Giulio... Dance the Night Away... Start your New Years Dance Party with a five course gourmet Italian dinner at Giulio & Sons. Then dance all night with Mel Ball & Colours or check out Montage in the Revolving Rotunda Lounge; or rotate between both parties! In The Hubbard Ballroom Put on your dancing shoes and join a Hyatt New Years Eve Dance Party you'll never forget! (A nine piece contemporary dance band, voted best dance band by Detroit Monthly magazine.) Includes: • Dinner at Giulio & Sons • Open Bar All Night Dance in the Hubbard Ballroom • Dance in the Rotunda Lounge • Guestroom vv/Champagne • Breakfast the Next Morning at Kafars Includes: • • Gourmet Buffet Dinner • Open Bar All Night • Party Favors • Guestroom vv/Champagne • Breakfast the Next Morning at Kafay's For reservations call (313) 593-1234. $250 per couple for dinner and Dance Party only. COUPON 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 $290 per couple for dinner and Dance Parties only. MEE MEM ■ I MIMI MIMI MOM FAMILY ITALIAN DINING & PIZZA "RATED #1 BY THE ONES WHO COUNT-OUR CUSTOMERS" 4033 W. 12 MILE, 3 Blks. E. of Greenfield, Berkley 548-3650 DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS PIZZA - RIBS - FISH HOMEMADE GARLIC BREAD SQUARE PIZZA SMALL OR LARGE ROUND PIZZA SMALL - MED - LARGE ON FOOD PURCHASES OF $6 OR MORE 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. $390 per couple DINING ROOM, CARRY-OUT • 1 COUPON PER TABLE • ONLY ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE • NO SEPARATE CHECKS • COUPON NOT VALID WITH DAILY SPECIALS • EXPIRES 12-31-97 JN NMI IIMM MINN ■ MI I I I I I I I I I EM11111 . • THE GALLERY RESTAURANT l o Enjoy gracious dining amid a beautiful atmosphere of casual elegance BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER V OPEN 7 DAYS: MON.- SAT. 7 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. SUN. 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. West Bloomfield Plaza • 6638 Telegraph Road and Maple • 248-851-0313 11/28 1997 99