YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO DOWNTOWN TO GET > e that is ordered.This one is no excep- tion, and has become a favorite in the northwest area of Metropolitan Detroit. Tom's other good Szechuan Empire restaurant is on 5 Mile Road and Mid- dlebelt in Livonia. WARREN Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, - Warren, 268-3200. Owner Joe Vicari's growing dining empire can consider this East Side gem as the flagship restaurant. Its Italian food, coupled with the kitchen sense of veteran Italian dining chef Aldo Ottaviani, range on the superb, along with pastries homemade on the premis- es.A banquet hall next door seats over 400 and is receiving bookings because of the ambiance and a prime factor... food as is served at Andiamo Italia. WEST BLOOMFIELD Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. Evenings are still busy > ones seven nights a week at this minia- ture Greektown favoite. Popular Greek dishes feature lamb chops, lemon chick- en, award-winning Tommy Salad and other popular items. Private Banquet facilities next door accommodate up to 300. Millie Scott and her group are every Thursday and Friday in the restau- HE ZIP the real thing will enjoy Mai Thai with its very spicy or non-spicy foods con- cocted for authentic and traditional tastes at lunch or dinner. It presents a casual atmosphere with seating around 100 and is open seven days a week. • Italian-American Favorites • Pasta Specialties • Variety of Chicken dishes • Pizza • Filets Mignon • Seafood • Chops • Cocktails Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield, 855-6622.The dominant consistency of this highly- acclaimed critic's choice restaurant is in its menu selection and food prepara- tion. But it is also proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks.Although in existence since 1962, Stage & Co. also features items it has never had before, along with homemade Jewish dishes and dietary restricted delights to satisfy all appetites. Ferndale's Favorite Since 1961 Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 am. Friday 11 am. to 3:30 a.m. www.Como'sPizza.com Saturday 12 noon to 3:30 a.m. Sunday 12 noon to 2 am. Woodward at 9 Mile FLEETWOOD ON SIXTH Blue Danube, 1235 Ottawa Street, Windsor, Ontario, 519-252-0246. Spe- cialties with old world authenticity are prepared at this charming family opera- tion serving Hungarian, European and Continental cuisine for over 20 years. Gypsy musicians direct from Budapest stroll and serenade patrons at tables Friday and Saturday evenings. Owners Zora and Sam Popadic serve lunch and dinner six-days a week. Closed Mon- days. Ernest Larco's, 6303 Orchard Lake > Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Crosswinds Mall,West Bloomfield, 932- / 3133. People from all walks of life and most parts of Detroit and metropolitan areas enjoy the many styles of Chinese dining put out by Gene Woo.Whitefish in all cooking varieties is big feature, with almost 1,000 pounds served each week.This is together with Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes, plus a Chinese Buffet at lunch and dinner to go with its regular menu. Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road, Old Orchard Shopping Center,West Bloomfield, 626-63I 3.Those who like (248) 548-5005 WINDSOR Lir FINE, CONTINENTAL DINING IN A CASUAL ATMOSPHERE LIVE JAZZ ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY rant. Road, Orchard Mall,West Bloomfield, 248-737-6688.The combination of two Italian dining traditions makes up this 240-seat restaurant. Owners Ernest Larco; and Chris Rado are cousins whose kitchen expertise presents authentic Italian dishes like those pre- pared and served by their uncles, Pete and Mike Larco, grandfather, Mark "Shmaltzy" Colangelo; Nick Larco, father of Ernest Larco; and aunt, Irene Lelli. It is open seven days a week and also has private banquet facilities. Family Operated FEATURING A CLASSIC PIANO AND MARTINI 50% OFF BAR ANY ENTREE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A SECOND ENTREE (OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE). For Information on how to be part of this weekly r Dining Guide feature, please contact 1 10% TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY ONLY. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. , ALCOHOL, TAX AND GRATUITIES EXCLUDED. LUNCH 209 WEST SIXTH STREET Monday — Friday 4171, DINNER Tuesday — Sunday BETWEEN ON 6th MAIN & WASHINGTON ROYAL OAK Danny Raskin or Heidi Brandemihl (248) 354E6060 • Expires 4-16-98 248.541.8050 Nom Nom limo Immo - min ism mill ,,,cte 9 644-deft, Szechuan Hunan Cuisine OFF TOTAL DINNER BILL I DINE IN OR CARRY-0U1: • WE NOW SERVE LAKE SUPERIOR WHITE FISH FILLETS L Cocktails • Beer and Wine 29875 NORTHWESTERN HWY. HEALTH DIET DISHES AVAILABLE At Inkster • Applegate Square • 353-7890 Former Location: 5815 Dixie Highway • Waterford MOO NMI 111111•11 WM MOM MIN MOM Call The Sales Department (248) 354-7123 Ext. 209 MI= MI= Advertise in our new Entertainment Section! NMI MEI DETROIT JEWISH NEWS N 4/3 1998 111