ining Guide 40 NIGHTLY DINNER SPECIALS (A weekly advertising feature) Fresh Variety of Seafood, Steaks & Chops All specials come with soup, salad & dessert • • • BREAKFAST SPECIALS AS LOW AS $1 79 AUBURN HILLS LeIli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke 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 I 939.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, Bloom- field Hills, 248-626-2630.The piano bar is a most welcomed addition to this dining favorite for many who enjoy its menu diversification, good service and warm ambiance.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 camraderie of the restaurant's family- type operation. /- Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Plaza, (248) 932-0800.This is a "little bit of New York 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 -12 Carnegie Deli cheese cakes flown in from New York are among favoite dessert in this 7-day-a-week operation that also features its catering. DETROIT Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 871-1590. Since 1939, Lelli's has been a Detroit dining tradition, serving Italian \-- Dfavorites 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 00o The Great Wall, 35 135 Grand River, 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. TWO HOMEMADE SOUPS SERVED DAILY NOZ B ASSESIBIO C IWir 12 OZ. VEAL CHOP. $795 BROILED LAKE SUPERIOR WHITEFISH Rice and vegetable Served with potato & vegetable LUNCH SPECIAL GREEK SALAD & CUP OF SOUP $ 7 50 $ 475 FARMINGTON HILLS Cafe Cortina, 30715 W.Ten Mile, Farm- ington Hills, 474-3033.There's a reason for much pride as Cafe Cortina is Michi- gan'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 discerning diners amidst a romantic ambiance.The private garden room with adjacent patio for appetizers and cocktails 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. 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. 29221 NORTHWESTERN (CORNER OF 12 MILE RD.) • SOUTHFIELD SERVING OAKLAND COUNTY FOR 15 YEARS (248) 358-2353 10% SENIOR DISCOUNT AFTER 12 P.M. 7 locations to serve you YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO DOWNTOWN TO GET HE ZIP • Italian-American Favorites • Pasta Specialties • Pizza • Steaks • Chops • Poultry • Seafood • Cocktails OMO'S Family Restaurant A Ferndale Favorite Since 1961 Woodward at 9 Mile Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday 11 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. Saturday 12 noon to 3:30 a.m. Sunday 12 noon to 2 a.m. (248) 548-5005 1111111110 •111111111111111111 •1111111111 1MIN NI M I II II II II II IM 1111 1• 111 11111•111• 1111 111 111 1 Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-9463. Standouts at this popular cafe include traditional Jewish dishes prepared by Shirlee Bloom in her own separate kithcne.All her homemade food is in cases for customers to see. Homemade sandwiches, salads and other good things to eat, including Vineyards' NOW APPEARING AT THE PIANO BAR: NEIL DAVIS Wed. & Thurs., 7:00 I I :00 • Fri. Sat., 7:30 - Midnight OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 248-626-2630 4108 WEST MAPLE • BLOOMFIELD HILLS 1/16 1998