Michigan's Hottest Group O ner with moderate prices in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Seros, 29221 Northwestern, Southfield, 358-2353.The specialty is Greek- American with emphasis on family dining. It is a seven-day-a-week operation with daily specials for lunch and dinner.The neighborhood atmosphere is condusive to comfortable dining.This combined with low prices have made Seros a popu- lar restaurant. 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. 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. Orchard Shopping Center,West Bloomfield, 626-6313.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. WALLED LAKE New Sahara, 6303 Orchard Lake road, Szechuan Empire North, 39450 14 Mile Road,Walled Lake, 960-7666.The fine Chinese restaurants owned by Tom Lin are prominently noted for their tradi- tional 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 ri chops, award-winning Tommy Salad, tradi- tional Greek favorites, etc. Banquet facili- ties up to 300 are available in private quarters. Music by Taylor Made is every Thursday and Friday evening. 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 lamb- Mel Ball and Colours Voted #1 Best Band Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road, Old 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 Iocation.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. by Crain's Business/Monthly Detroit Magazine Specializing in Weddings and Corporate Events Exclusively: Mel Ball Entertainment Agency • Representing the Finest in Music Entertairiment 248-851-1992 W AIREI 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. " C111/110 Rated *** by Detroit News ." • Restaurant $ creatutin.-: ■ 11. 111i 50 includes rice From 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. eater -eat c eateting c fivailabte • cocktails dirow oCvailable Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 12-9 p.m. 6635 Orchard Lk. Rd. • Old Orchard Shopping Center • Reservations 626-6313 WINDSOR 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. . . to 're oi-sr "44 co.,. t cc 444.04..„.. Szechuan • Hunan Cuisine Cocktails Beer and Wine MAI. DINNER BILL e In Only -OUT I 10°/ OFF DIN E IN ORDin CARRY I • Expires 12 „9 HEALTH DIET WE NOW SERVE LAKE SUPERIOR WHITE FISH FILLETS DISHES AVAILABLE COMPLETE CATERING SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS 29875 NORTHWESTERN HWY. At Inkster • Applegate Square • 353-7890 Former Location: 5815 Dixie Highway • Waterford MIME MIIIIM NINE MIN IMM MIN MIN NMI NM EMI MEM MINI 11/28 1997 101