lining Guide

YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO DOWNTOWN

(A weekly advertising feature)

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-

TO GET

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.

WINDSOR

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

•

Leili. It is open seven days a week and
also has private banquet facilities.

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
'Th 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, 626-63 I 3.Those who like

• Italian-American Favorites
• Pasta Specialties
• Variety of Chicken dishes
• Filets Mignon
• Pizza
• Seafood
• Chops
• Cocktails

Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake

rant.

Road, Orchard Mall,West Bloomfield,
/ 1 '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
--)

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.

For Information
on how to be part
of this weekly
Dining Guide
feature,
please contact

Danny Raskin or
Heidi Brandemihl

(248) 354E6060

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.Como'sPizza.com
Saturday 12 noon to 3:30 a.m.
Sunday 12 noon to 2 am.
Woodward at 9 Mile

Family Operated

(248) 548-5005

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And Its Entire Staff
Sincerely Wish Their Customers and Friends
A Joyful and Healthful Passover.
Thank you for your wonderful
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acceptance and patronage.
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6303 Orchard Lake Road, in the Orchard Mall, Orchard Lake Road N. of Maple • 248-737-6688

HAKAT'A
JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Sti

OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH & DINNER

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. 1 1:30-2 p.m. • Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

32443 NORTHWESTERN HWY.
Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile

737-7220
Fax: 737-7223

Visit us on the web www.hakatasushi.com

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