ining Guide
YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO DOWNTOWN
(A weekly advertising feature)
UBURN HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The
same excellent food that the Lelli family
has been noted for since 1939, is served
at this location across from the Silver-
dome. Reservations are accepted for any
day except Saturdays, and are strongly
suggested.
BERKLEY
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Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 548-3650.
Two reasons why this has consistently
been a good neighborhood family Italian
restaurant and pizzeria is because of
brothers Mike and Al Bsharah.Watching
the store, so to speak, they make sure
nothing is served without their approval,
square or round pizza, chicken, ribs, fish
salads, pasta and other favorites like the
chicken parmigaiana. Daily lunch and din-
ner sacials 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.A "little
bit of New York in Bloomfield Hills" and
"old-time deli favorites of yester-years"
are with {award-winning{ chicken soup,
corned beef and roasted turkeys for dining
in or carry-outAlso "Steve Romanik
Brownies" plus Carnegie Deli cheesecakes
are among favorite desserts in this 7-day-
a-week operation.
DETROIT
Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave., Detroit,
(313) 871-1590.A Detroit dining tradi-
tion since 1939, Lelli's has been serving
Italian favorites to many generations. It is
open seven days-a-week, including Sun-
days (12 to 8).Along with its large meals,
Lelli's also has its light side menu which
has enjoyed much popularity.
FARMINGTON
The Great Wall, 35135 Grand River,
Drakeshire Shopping Center, Farmington,
(248) 476-9181. Many of the favorites at
this gourmet style Chinese restaurant,
like peanut butter sauce on ice cream,
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are made by owner Henry Lum. It also
serves exotic drinks and cocktails and
has private dining facilities for banquests,
parties and business meetings. Great
Wall open for lunch and dinner, with full
carry-out and outside catering available.
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Italian-American Favorites
Pasta Specialties
Pizza
• Steaks
Chops
• Poultry
Seafood
• Cocktails
FARMINGTON HILLS
Cafe Cortina, 30715 W.Ten Mile, Farm-
ington Hills, (248) 474-3033.Owners
Rina Tonon and son Adrian's fine Italian
ristorante proudly presents original fami-
ly recipes amid 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. It
was the only Michigan Italian restaurant
to receive the 1997 DiRoNa award.
OMO'S Family Restaurant
A Ferndale Favorite Since 1961
Woodward at 9 Mile
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'
Famous rollups are enjoyed at booths
and tables.They are also available for
carry-out. It is a seven-day-a-week
operation.
KEEGO HARBOR
(248) 548-5005
ink in Cantonese, (Reckon
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. Owner Marvin Yagoda, with
son Jeremy Yagoda, have vaulted this very
popular fun emporium into one of the
fewest of its kind in the nation, winning
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. It is also a highly
successful party favorite and has 24 seats
for lunch snacks.
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.
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Lunch Buffet • Tanquet _Toom LAvailable
Lhlokdag-71tursday (11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
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FEATURING
Authentic HONG KONG Style Cooking
Wonderful traditional favorites...
superb variety of dining specialties
Dim Sum lunch specials 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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• 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
ehabbat Dinner
Sweetwaters Bistro, 1978 Cass Lake
Rd., Keego Harbor, (248) 683-0170.The
menu is quite different than its predeses-
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