Dining Guide (A weekly advertising feature) r41 ' e f Megan Harber creates New American Dishes such as Chicken Ravioli in Our State-of-the-Art Kitchen OfferingFine Wines & CI ars bra. a %.7P,st DINING Table Side Magicians Performing Nightly Open Daily 11 am 2 am Brunch - Sat & Sun 11 am-3 pm 248 &SG-1818 326 W. Fourth Street Royal Oak Chick-N-Ribs, 118 S. Woodward, Royal Oak, 544-1211. 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 tast- ing. It's open seven days, Sun.,-Thurs. I I- I 0, Fri. & Sat. 11-1 I. 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. 737-7220 Fax: 737-7223 Visit us on the web www.hakatasushi.com FALAFIL A SPECIALITY 41 ■ 111111 ■ 11111111 Restaurant ❑ QUALITY ❑ ATMOSPHERE VALUE Mideastern & American Cuisine 27060 Evergreen at 1-696 & 11 In Lathrup Landing • 559 9099 RAW JUICE BAR - With Fresh-S • ueezed Fruits & Ve • etables OCCC1SiOXIS Buy One Entree At Regular Price I Get Second Entree E • ual or Lesser Value HALF THE PRICE! 4/3 1998 110 L _____________________ Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak Park, 968-0022.A favorite of many people 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 Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ROYAL OAK OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH & DINNER featuring a:tering Ava Gateway Deli, 21745 W. II Mile, Har- yard 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. 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. Offie Open 7 Days OAK PARK The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, HAKATA Lunch Sr Dinner 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. ORCHARD LAKE Open 7 Days a Week 32443 NORTHWESTERN HWY. Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile Landing, Lathrup, 559-9099. An elegant atmosphere, where all areas are a differ- ent decor, make up this popular Middle Eastern 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. •Dine In Only • With Coupon •1 Coupon Per Couple •Not Valid With Other Offers Expires 12-31-98 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 atmos- phere 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 McVee's Sports Bar & Grill, 23380 Telegraph Road, Southfield, 352-8243. This is more than just another sports bar and grill restaurant.Veteran restau- rateur Herman Yagoda features char- broiled steaks, fresh seafood, large burg- ers, baby-back ribs and lamb chops that he defies others to beat. Also home- made soups are daily specials at both lunch and dinner 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 L'-= low prices have made Seros a popular restaurant. 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. r 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 opera- tion includes a major specialty—beauti- ful tray catering. WALLED LAKE C\ \ Szechuan Empire North, 39450 14 Mile Road,Walled Lake, 960-7666.The fine Chinese restaurants owned by Tom Lin are prominently noted for their tra- ditional Chinese style of dining where expected side dishes are not a la carte, but presented with the complete meal