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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.

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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.

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FARMINGTON HILLS

Cafe Cortina, 307 I 5 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.

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.

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
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 I 0 p.m.

ORCHARD LAKE

The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road,

Orchard Lake, 865-0000.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.

By Joe Armijo & Michael Krieger

Friday & Saturday

Full Course
Dinner Specials
11/2 lb. Live
Maine Lobster

$1895

SPECIAL FULL COURSE DINNER FAVORITES

1 1/2 lb. Alaska King Crab Legs $2595*

16 95
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1 lb. New York Sizzler

20 oz. Porter House $17 95*

HAPPY HOUR

935 W. 11 Mile,

MON-FRI 4-6 PM
SAT-SUN 4-7 PM

(248) 399-5960

*All specials not valid with any other discounts

ROYAL OAK

Your Hosts: Bruno Ferguson and Chris Malfroid

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. I I-
I 0, Fri. & Sat. I I -1 I.

SOUTHFIELD

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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, South-

field, (248) 358-3355.This is one of Met-
ropolitan Detroit's more popular dining
and dancing spots, with live entertain-
ment Tuesday through Saturday and a
menu that ranges from regional to con-
tinental. Currently appearing is the Billy
Rose Quartet,Tuesday through Thurs-
days, and The Warren Commission, with
Suzie Marsh, Friday and Saturday
evenings. Its banquet and convention
center behind the restaurant seats up to
400 people.

Gateway Deli, 21745W. II Mile, Har-
vard Row, Southfield, 352-4940.Try the

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