Dining Guide (A weekly advertising feature) Discover Metro Detroit's Premier Dining Establishments 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. (4,efro- Mf in.tfrr What Italian Was Meant To Be. Year-round Lakefront Dining. 7096 East 14 Mile Rd., Warren 24026 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores (West of Van Dyke in Warren) (North of Nine Mile) (810) 268-3200 (810) 773-7770 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. ANDIAMO A Casual, Friendly Italian Trattoria. Our Latest Culinary Gem. 20930 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods 6676 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills (North of Vernier) (South of Maple ) (313) 886-9933 (810) 865 - 9300 FALAFIL A SPECIALITY Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner WEST BLOOMFIELD 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 r Buy One Entree At Regular Price Get Second Entree E • ual or Lesser Value HALF THE PRICE! 50c/co L r OFF MEM MIMI MEM MEM AMEN MEM JN 111111M 111MEM MIMI OM MEM MOEN MIMI COUPON I I I I I DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS I I ROUND PIZZA SQUARE PIZZA PIZZA - RIBS - FISH I SMALL - MED - LARGE SMALL OR LARGE HOMEMADE GARLIC BREAD I ON FOOD PURCHASES I I OF $6 OR MORE I I DINING ROOM, CARRY-OUT I • NO SEPARATE CHECKS I • 1 COUPON PER TABLE • ONLY ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE JN • EXPIRES 12-31-98 • COUPON NOT VALID WITH DAILY SPECIALS I I N - g ■ 1111 Roo I ■ n ---------- - -- - Tuesday-Sunday • 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. tzE • Dining Room • Carry-Out •Trays • 4/24 1998 122 Breakfast ■ EMI Lunch ■ Dinner ■ After-Theatre ■ Kiddie Menu Lincoln Shopping Center • 10 1/2 Mile Road & Greenfield Oa k Pa rk • (248) 968-0022 L 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, 6303 Orchard Lake • Not Valid With Other Offers FAMILY ITALIAN DINING & PIZZA "RATED #1 BY THE ONES WHO COUNT OUR CUSTOMERS" 4033 W. 12 MILE, 3 Blks. E. of Greenfield, Berkley 548-3650 I I 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 Iamb 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- Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake rant. • Dine In Only • With Coupon • 1 Coupon Per Couple Expires 12-31-98 Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 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. 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 present 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. 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, 626-6313.Those who like For Information on how to be part of this weekly Dining Guide feature, please contact Danny Raskin or Heidi Brandemihl (248) 354•6060 ti