. / jci MON.-SAT. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. " VOL AND SUN. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 4P. 0 ROSE Guard '.1 Former Owner of Irving's Delicatessen DELIVERY ' AVAILABLE OAK PARK 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. ORCHARD LAKE The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, 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. 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. 11- 10, Fri. & Sat. II-II. 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 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. Gateway Deli, 21745 W 11 Mile, Har- vard 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. 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 conducive to comfortable dining.This combined with low prices have made Seros a popular restaurant. Star Deli, 24555 W. I 2 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. And everything is homemade: tole 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 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 SIO OFF OUR NEVI' BEST DEAL IN 'Mum STYLE I • I LB. CORNED BEEF i DAIURY I 1 I 1 (Lean Add $1.00) AND DELI , , • I PINT COLE SLAW 'RAYS 1 1 OR POTATO SALAD INCLUDING I ROSEHOME- HOME- I MADE I SOUR CREAM 1 I L EAT IN OR CARRY OUT I ,,, I • 1 LB. SLICED 6'85. i 1 I RYE BREAD D v I I I • I NEW OR I I OLD Diu. I • 10 PERISTF II NT• I WITH COUPIE ONLY I Expires 4/23/98 I i I PICKLE L 1 Expires 4/23/98 I YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR SMOKED FISH & HANDCUT BELLY LOX SABLE NOSH S2 99 I b. TAILS Limit 2 lbs. Per Customer 6088 W. MAPLE AT FARMINGTON RD. West Bloomfield Expires 4/23/98 (248) 8514666 (248) 851:5698 WHEN PICASSO CKEATED SOMETHIN G NEW HE INVITED ALL HIS FKIENDS. W at RedFire Grill arc new to Walled Lake but not new to creating recipes we love to serve. Our chefs have created an artful palette starting with "Baked French Brie wrapped in Fillo," mixing "Linguine with Sauteed Chicken Breast"with tomatoes, basil and garlic, adding flare to "Char-grilled New York Strip Steak" on a bed of caramelized onions, roasted peppers and a dash of color you might not expect. "Grilled Fresh Salmon" with corn salsa, all without the gallery prices. Stop by and bring a friend, you'll he pleased. REDF1RE West Maple Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30ain - 9:00pin PontiacTrail Fri 11.:30am - 10:00pin Sat 4:00pm - 10:00pin Sun 1:00pin - 8:00pin Now Open for Lunch Novi/ Dec ker Rd. 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. COMBINE TO BRING YOU THE FINEST IN TRADITIONAL JEWISH HOME COOKING! WHEKE GOOD FKIENDS GET SEKVED GOOD FOOD. 1050 Berstein Road,Walled Lake, MI 248-669-2122 Batch the best Music R_eviews in Entertainment 4/17 1998 109