are daily specials at both lunch and din- ner with moderate prices in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Seros, 29221 Northwestern, Southfield, 358-2353.The specialty is Greek-Ameri- can with emphasis on family dining. It is a seven-day-a-week operation with daily specials for lunch and dinner.The neigh- borhood atmosphere is condusive to comfortable dining.This combined with low prices have made Seros a popular restaurant. Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., South- field, 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. Howev- er, you wouldn't know it from the size. And everything is homemade: tole 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 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 WEST BLOOMFIELD Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6 I 99 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. Discover Metro Detroit's premier Italian restaurants! AN 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. IAMO ITALIA WEST 7096 East Fourteen Mile, Warren / (810)268-3200 6676 Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills / (248)865-9300 West of Van Dyke South of Maple Road li MOM TRATTORIA andiamo (44,frr.t+ 1,,frr 24026 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores (810)773-7770 20930 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods (313)886-9933 North of Nine Mile .North of Vernier Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road, Old Orchard Shopping Center,West Bloom- field, 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 atmos- phere with seating around 100 and is - open seven days a week. 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. WINDSOR Blue Danube, 1235 Ottawa Street, Windsor, Ontario, 519-252-0246. Special- ties with old world authenticity are pre- pared at this charming Hungarian restau- . rant. It is a family operation serving European, Canadian and American cui- sine over 20 years. Gypsy musicians from Hungary stroll and serenade customers at tables Thursdays through Sundays.The husband and wife team of Zota and Sam Popadic serve both lunches and dinners at their seven-day-a-week operation. 248-624-6109 248-624-6109 4771 HAGGERTY ROAD AT PONTIAC TRAIL IN WESTWING LAKE MALL DAVID LUM formerly of Rikshaw Inn has opened his new EURASIAN GRILL Serving a Complete Menu of his imaginative dishes from David's collection of culinary delights Enjoy Panasian, Fusion Cuisine ALCOHOL BEVERAGES ARE COMING! Uno'8 Chicago Bar 0 Grill 1 For Information on how to be part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin or Heidi Brandemihl (248) 354-6060 1 1 /2 OFF Any Menu Item when a 2nd menu item of equal or greater value is purchased Not good with any other offer. Expires January 4, 1998 Valid Anytime • Dine in Only 6745 ORCHARD LAKE RD. Across from Americana West (248) 737 7242 CAG E o PVZ:l.• 7 04 ,osi ii.e,t7 t4,91.0 ,• te . 12/19 1997 133