HAKATA
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH & DINNER
sor at thes locale. It is predominantly
Russian, with American cuisine also listed
among the many favorites that have been
receiving much acclaim.The Russian dish-
es in particular have their own distinct
flair, with items not seen on too many
other menus.
LATHRUP
LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Land-
ing, Lathrup, 559-9099.An elegant atmos-
phere, where all areas are a different
decor, make up this popular Middle East-
ern restaurant. Many of the dishes are not
found in too many dining spots of its
type. Fresh squeezed fruits and vegetables
make .up the raw juice bar which people
enjoy seven days a week at all hours.
OAK PARK
Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile and
Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak
Park, 968-0022.A favorite of many peo-
ple for breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-
theater, this has the aura of a mod-
ernistic delicatessen so apparent with
colorful decor.A children's menu is fea-
tured along with party trays.The Bread
Basket Deli is open Tuesday through Sun-
day I 0 a.m. to I 0 p.m.
ORCHARD LAKE
The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road,
Orchard Lake, 865-000.The famous
Mideastern and Lebanese recipes of
Esther Michaels, whose Sheik restaurant
was a downtown Detroit standby for
many years, are featured along with small
pita breads served hot directly from an
open hearth. Esther's many Mideastern
and Lebanese favorites have not been
forgotten, and present an interesting
array of popular dining attractions.
ROYAL OAK
Chick-N-Ribs, 118 S.Woodward, Royal
Oak, 544-121 I. Much has been said
about this dine in and carry-out restau-
rant whose specialities of broasted or
bar-b-q chicken and bar-b-q ribs have
received much attention, but as regular
customers say, the proof is in the tasting.
It's open seven days, Sun.,-Thurs. 11-10,
Fri.& Sat. II-11.
SOUTHFIELD
Empire Szechuan Garden, 29875
Northwestern Hwy., Applegate Square,
Southfield, 353-7890. Consistency has
become a fine point for this Oriental
restaurant serving Szechuan, Hunan and
Chinese dishes. It has become a popular
place to dine at both lunch and dinner
times and is open seven-days-a-week,
with everything on the menu available
also for carry-out.The clean atmosphere
and efficient service are pluses to go
along with the food.
Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, South-
field, (248) 358-3355.This has been
referred to as the northwest version of
the once very popular London Chop
House in downtown Detroit. Entertian-
ment by the Billy Rose Trio is Tuesdays
through Saturdays, and menu items for
lunch and dinner are such that have
made it one of metropolitan Detroit's
most popular dining and dancing spots.
It is also the favortie of many show biz
personalities when appearing in this
sector.
Gateway Deli, 21745 W. I I Mile, Har-
vard Row, Southfield, 352-4940.Try the
veal marsala or veal parmesan at this
popular delicatessen-restaurant whose
gourmet dishes are brought from
owner Peter Bershaj's former Larco's
days.They are combined with familiar
traditional homemade Jewish dishes.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, party trays and
outside catering are Gateway Deli
standouts.
McVee's Sports Bar & Grill, 23380
Telegraph Road, Southfield, 352-8243.
This is more than just another sports
bar and grill restaurant.Veteran restaura-
teur Herman Yagoda features charbroiled
steaks, fresh seafood, large burgers, baby-
back ribs and lamb chops that he defies
others to beat.Also home-made soups
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.
featuring
AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CUISINE
AS YOU LIKE IT!
• Elegant Atmosphere • Gracious Warmth • Reasonable Prices
* Sushi Bar * Private Japanese Rooms
* Cocktails Including 30 Different Kinds of Sake
Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30-2 p.m. • Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
32443 NORTHWESTERN HWY.
Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile
737-7220
Fax: 737-7223
Visit us on the web www.hakatashushi.com
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6635 Orchard Lake Road at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Center • 626.6313
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: 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.
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