"lining Guide

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'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 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.

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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, 76 I 8 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-
nal family recipes amid a romantic

RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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 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.

Landing, Lathrup, 559-9099.An elegant
atmosphere, where all areas areia 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.

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.

KEEGO HARBOR

Sweetwaters Bistro, 1978 Cass Lake

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

LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup

Strolling Gypsy Musicians
Fridays & Saturdays
Closed Mondays
1235 Ottawa Street • Windsor

5 mins. from Tunnel • U.S. Exchange
For Reservations

1-800-963-1903

or (519) 252-0246

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.

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.

EXCELLENT HUNGARIAN,
AND EUROPEAN CUISINE
YOUR perfect choice for
birthdays, anniversaries,
showers, rehearsal parties, re-
tirement parties or any special
occasion."

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. 11- I I.

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 atmosphere
and efficient service are pluses to go
along with the food.

Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road,
Southfield, (248) 358-3355.This has
been referred to as the northwest ver-
sion of the once very popular London

Herman Yagoda Invites You To Enjoy The

Best Food & Fun In Town!

"The lamb chops at Herman Yagoda's
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Th e Jewish News

GARY ROSE TRIO

Every Saturday Evening

MC ATE'S

23380 Telegraph (South of I 0 Mile Rd.)
Southfield
(248) 352-8243

ENJOY OUR
GREAT NEW MEM
PRICES NOW EVEN
LOWER THAN BEFORE!

Also 1/2 Orders Available

Noy GOURMET DINING

By Former Chefs at
Giorgio's & Peter's K

*jest Side 414

OPEN 7 DAYS 8 p.m.-9 p.m.
6393 Farmington Road, Just N. of Maple
(Next to the Sports Club) • West Bloomfield
(248) 626-3722

6/5
1998

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