1Nning Guide Fine Catering For All Occasions (A weekly advertising feature) One of Metropolitan Detroit's Most Beautiful & Exciting Restaurants AUBURN HILLS LeIli'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 consistently 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 din- ing 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. \- 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 authentic Japanese dining. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, 626-5020. Owner Marvin Yagoda, with son JeremyYagoda, 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. Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418 DETROIT 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. Lelli's, 76 18 Woodward Ave., Detroit, KEEGO HARBOR DSteve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Plaza, (248) 932-0800.A "lit- tle bit of NewYork 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 L, in this 7-day-a-week operation. 7---- (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- nal family recipes amid a romantic Wonderfully Prepared Catering to Your Home, Office or at Our Restaurant Fine Dining • Dancing Entertainment Tuesday Through Saturday Now Appearing Mel Ball Productions Presents BILLY ROSE Fridays & Saturdays Tuesdays Thru Thursdays ENDEAVOR QUARTET 28875 Franklin Rd. at Northwestern & 12 Mile Southfield, MI • (248) 358-3355 SHANGRI-LA FEATURING Authentic HONG KONG Style Cooking Wonderful traditional favorites... superb variety of dining specialties Tim Sum lunch specials 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Live fish, lobster and crab in our tanks, cooked to order • Banquet acilities • gusiness Lunches •6407 Orchard Lake Road • In The Orchard Mall (248) 626 8585 - KNIGHTSBRIDGE ANTIQUE MALL 38,000 sq. ft. & over 250 dealers Now 2 Locations Michigan's Largest High Quality Antique Mall We have a Large Selection of ... • Stained Glass Windows • Jewelry • Pottery • Prints & Pictures • Books • Vintage Clothing • Toys • Advertising • Furniture ' • ' " shabbat Dinner Sweetwaters Bistro, 1978 Cass Lake Rd., Keego Harbor, (248) 683-0170.The menu is quite different than its pre- desessor at then 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 LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Rev JN DETROIT JEWISH NEWS NOW AVAILABLE AT THESE ANN ARBOR LOCATIONS: Borders Books • Barnes & Noble Little Professor Bookstore • Hillel House Mainstreet Books • Zingerman's 5/22 1998 103