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Dining Guide

(A weekly advertising feature)

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PARTY ON
THE I3ARDIE

WITH THE GREAT

I 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.

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, 7618 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

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.

VINEYARDS OUTBACK
PICNICS & BAR•B•QS

OUR SPECIAL OUTBACK PARTIES
INCLUDE ALL YOUR PAPER GOODS
FULL PROFESSIONAL
WATTSTAFF AVAILABLE

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HOMEMADE
APPLE STRUDEL AND
HOMEMADE 7-LAYER CAKE!

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.

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.

WITH ALL TRAY ORDERS MEAT OR DAIRY

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10 Person Minimum
WE FIAVE MICHIGAN'S LARGEST SELECTION OF GREAT PARTY TRAYS ..
ALL ON BEAUTIFUL WICKER!

• Dine-In
• Carry-Out
• Wine
• Liquors

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• Salads
• Sandwiches
• Traditional
Food

•Soups

32418 NORTHWESTERN HWY.
Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile Rd.

(248) 855-9463

Fax: (248) 626-8468

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AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN COOKING

• fresh Seafood • Cocktails

• )--tome of General Tso's Chicken
• — )Ao MSG on all dishes • 'Vegetarian Dishes
• ':Daily Specials

39450 14 Mile Rd.

(corner of Haggerty in the Newberry Square Plaza)

(248) 960-7666

Original location: 29215 5 Mile Rd. at Middlebelt-Livonia

LATHRUP

LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup

Landing, Lathrup, 559-9099.An elegant
atmosphere, where all areas are a differ-
ent decor, make up this popular Middle
Eastvn 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

Every Friday & Saturday
FRESH
STONE CRAB
CLAWS

From the out islands
of the Bahamas

FRAN O'BRIEN'S MARYLAND CRABHOUSE

621 S. Opdyke in Auburn Hills • (248) 332-7744

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