Dining Guide
WHEN PICASSO
CKEMED
SOMETHING
NEW
HE INVITED ALL HIS
FRIENDS.
(A weekly advertising feature)
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
Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 548-
3650.Two reasons why this has consis-
tently 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 dinner 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 popu-
larity 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 "lit-
tle 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-out.Also "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
Sundays (12 to 8).Along with its large
meals, Lelli's also has its light side menu
which has enjoyed much popularity.
FARMINGTON HILLS
Cafe Cortina, 30715 W.Ten Mile,
Farmington Hills, (248) 474-3033.Own-
ers Rina Tonon and son Adrian's fine
Italian ristorante proudly presents origi-
nal family recipes amid a romantic
ambiance.The private garden room with
adjacent patio for appetizers and cock-
tails, is used for receptions, rehearsals,
b'nai mitzvah, etc. Dishes from the Vene-
to region of Italy are prepared with
choice elegance. It was the only Michi-
gan Italian restaurant to receive the
1997 DiRoNa award.
Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy.,
Farmington Hills, 737-7220.The ring of
authenticy is always present when
enjoying an interesting experience at
this well-received Japanese restaurant.
The menu and ambience of Hakata, with
its private rooms, slippers, sushi bar and
open dining room are gracious attribut-
es of this honorable food emporium. It
is open seven days a week, featuring all
the exciting 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, 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. It is
also a highly successful party favorite
and has 24 seats 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 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
Sweetwaters Bistro, 1978 Cass Lake
Rd., Keego Harbor, (248) 683-0I70.The
menu is quite different than its pre-
desessor at thes locale. It is predomi-
nantly Russian, with American cuisine
also listed among the many favorites
that have been receiving much acclaim.
The Russian dishes in particular have
their own distinct flair, with items not
seen on too many other menus.
W
at RcdFirc Grill are iicw to Walled Lake but not new
to creating recipes we love to serve. Our chefs have created an artful palette
starting with "Baked French Brie wrapped in Fillo," mixing
"Linguine with Sauteed Chicken l3reast"with tomatoes, basil and garlic,
adding flare to "Char-grilled New York Strip Steak" on a bed of
caramelized onions, roasted peppers and a dash of color you might not expect.
"Grilled Fresh Salmon" with corn salsa, all without the gallery prices.
Stop by and bring a friend, you'll be pleased.
REDFIRE
Wes, Maple
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 1 1 :30am - 9:00pin
Fri 11 :30;tin - 10:00pin
Sat 41:00pin - 10:00pin
Sun 1:00pin - 8:00pin
PonliacTrail
Novi/ Decker Rd.
AUBURN HILLS
Now Open for Lunch
WHEKE GOOD FK1ENDS GET SEKVED GOOD FOOD.
1050 Benstein Road, Walled Lake, MI 248-669-2122
YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO DOWNTOWN
TO GET
HE ZIP
• Italian-American Favorites
• Pasta Specialties
• Variety of Chicken dishes
• Pizza
• Filet Mignon
• Chops
• Seafood
• Cocktails
Ferndale's Favorite Since 1961
Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Friday 11 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.
www. ComosPizza. corn
Saturday 12 noon to 330 a.m.
Sunday 12 noon to 2 am.
Woodward at 9 Mile
Family Operated
(248) 548-5005
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LATHRUP
LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup
3/13
1998
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