Dining Guide
HAKATA
JOE RESTAURANT
(A weekly advertising feature)
AUBURN 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
Sila, 4033 W. I 2 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,
(3 I 3) 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.Ter. Mile,
Farmington Hills, (248) 474-3033.Own-
ers Rina Tonon and son Adrian's fine
Italian ristorante proudly presents origi-
OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH & DINNER
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.
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.
Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy.,
737-7220
737-7223
32443 NORTHWESTERN HWY.
Fax:
Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile
Visit us on the web www.hakatasushi.com
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.
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Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road,
Serving an east meets west menu of imaginative dishes using a combination of
European and Asian ingredients.
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.
Culinary delights by David Lum and Hong Kong's chef Jane Cheng
4771 HAGGERTY ROAD AT PONTIAC TRAIL
Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 1 1:00-2:30
Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday 4:30-10:30
"The Simone Vitale Band is an assurance of a great
evening... One of the hottest bands in town."
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.
Danny Raskin, Jewish News
"Royal Oak band leader extraordinaire Simone Vitale..."
Bob Talbert, Detroit Free Press
• Weddings • Anniversaries
•
• Private/Corporate Parties • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Call Simone for the best personal service in town, with
an exciting night of dancing and fun at your party.
03/MontaitZ
(248) 544-7373
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KEEGO HARBOR
Sweetwaters Bistro, 1978 Cass Lake
Rd., Keego Harbor, (248) 683-0170.The
menu is quite different than its pre-
desessor at tiles 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.
r QUALITY IS OUR PRIORITY
• 1 coupon
per person
• Dine In Only
BROASTED
OR
BAR-B-Q CHICKEN
AND WHOLE SLAB
OF RIBS
• Expires
3-26-98
LATHRUP
• OPEN 7 DAYS
SUN.-THURS.
11-10
LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup
118 SOUTH WOODWARD • ROYAL OAK
JUST NORTH OF 10 MU NW TO ZOO
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544-1211
FRI. & SAT.
11-11
WHOLE SLAB
OF RIBS &
BROASTED OR
BAR-B-Q CHICKEN
FOR 2!
3/20,
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