Dining Guide Fine Catering For All Occasions (A weekly advertising feature) One of Metropolitan Detroit's Most Beautiful & Exciting Restaurants 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 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 are among favorite desserts in this 7-day-a-week operation. 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. FARMINGTON The Great Wall, 35135 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. Wonderfully Prepared Catering to Your Home, Office or at Our Restaurant Fine Dining • Dancing Entertainment Tuesday Through Saturday NOW APPEARING 4 Billy Rose Quartet FARMINGTON HILLS 28875 Franklin Rd. at Northwestern & 12 Mile Southfield, M1 • 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 r (248) 358-3355 =MI MOM BIM I "RATED #1 BY THE ONES WHO COUNT-OUR CUSTOMERS" I 4033 W. 12 MILE, 3 Blks. E. of Greenfield, Berkley I 548-3650 I DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS I ROUND PIZZA SQUARE PIZZA PIZZA - RIBS - FISH I HOMEMADE GARLIC BREAD SMALL OR LARGE SMALL - MED - LARGE I ON FOOD PURCHASES I OF $6 OR MORE I DINING ROOM, CARRY-OUT I • 1 COUPON PER TABLE • ONLY ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE • NO SEPARATE CHECKS JN -• EXPIRES 1-31-98 • COUPON NOT VALID WITH DAILY SPECIALS I L =1 FAMILY ITALIAN DINING & PIZZA ~~~ - - 11111 • 111 11 11 111 1MINI M IK • 111 111 •11111111 M 11111111•111111 1111111111 1111111111• M111 ■ 1•1 _ _ Food & Spirits Presents a creii-- • Japanese dining. A Little Night Music... Wed. thru Sat. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, NOW APPEARING AT THE PIANO BAR: 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. 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 FARMINGTON HILLS on page 105 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 1111111111111111111 1 11111111111 1 1111 1 1111 SHANGRI-LA FE.ATURING Authentic HONG KONG Style Cooking Wonderful traditional favorites... superb variety of dining specialties Tim Sum lunch specials 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Live fish, lobster and crab in our tanks, cooked to order • Banquet 3acilities • 'Business Lunches HOURS: Monday thru Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 6407 Orchard Lake Road • In The Orchard Mall (248) 626-8585 7§2) --&74 • v4 .1111, 481'5 , "9}