iniug Guide Our shrimp flew 1,972 miles to join you for lunch. (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. 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- The next few miles are up to you. 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 Ever notice how a lunch spot can seem too far away until one day you try it and really like it? Then let us bait an introductory hook. We'll knock a buck off your lunch bill for each mile you drive getting here (up to five). Meaning, we're betting a fin for each person at your table that the experience will bring you back Take our shrimp. Because you want them plump and sweet, we haul them in from as far away as Cancun and Caracas. And because we're Joe Muer's, we do them a dozen imaginative ways, including and the best way of all. Which is any way you want. Sometimes, you just gotta go that extra mile. authentic Japanese dining. It's how you distance yourself from ordinary lunch. - Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, 30855 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48076, (248) 644 5330 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. Al 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 Marty and Karen Wilk and their Employees \,.., Most Sincerely Extend Wishes To Our Customers and Friends For The Utmost In Health and Happiness ,,.... ,_... e.rcali8ur May everyone *ice on this Passover Festival- c Freedom L I 28875 Franklin Rd. at Northwestern & 12 Mile Southfield, MI • (248) 358-3355 Sweetwaters Bistro, 1978 Cass Lake LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup • Cocktails ots,p te Rd., Keego Harbor, (248) 683-0170. 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. LATHRUP NNE 11•••I M• MIN MINI - • Z- Cc 4,14- Szechuan • Hunan Cuisine F Beer and Wine TOTAL DINNER BILL r DINE IN OR CARRY-OUT Excluding Holidays WE NOW SERVE LAKE SUPERIOR WHITE FISH FILLETS HEALTH DIET DISHES AVAILABLE UMW L 29875 NORTHWESTERN HWY. At Inkster • Applegate Square • 353-7890 Former Location: 5815 Dixie Highway • Waterford •••• INNI EMI I g M.11 . 4/10 1998 119