Dining Guide riest. Wishes (A weekly advertising feature) for a jiappy andj lealthy New sear- to all of our friends and guests. is in the tasting. It's open seven days, Sun.,- pastrami, and the 7-day operation includes a Thurs. 11-10, Fri. & Sat. I 1-1 I. major specialty—beautiful tray catering. SOUTHFIELD WEST BLOOMFIELD Empire Szechuan Garden, 29875 North- western Hwy.,Applegate Square, Southfield, Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard 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 atmos- phere and efficient service are pluses to go along with the food. Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, (248) 358-3355.This is one of Metropolitan Detroit's more popular dining and dancing An American Italian Eatery spots, with live entertainment Tuesday Start the New Year with a celebration in East Side Mario's new banquet room in Southfield. Book your party before November 15th and receive 20% off for a party of 20 or more. Stop by East Side Mario's on Southfield Road north of 12 Mile, or call (248) 569-9454 fo ior r deta il s. through Saturday and a menu that ranges from regional to continental. Currently appearing is the Billy Rose QuartetTuesday through Thursdays, and The Warren Commis- sion, with Suzie Marsh, Friday and Saturday 4108 W. Maple, 1 Blk. W. of Telegraph 626-2630 Gateway Deli, 21745 W. 11 Mile, Harvard Row, Southfield, 352-4940.TrY the veal marsala or veal parmesan at this popular bined with familiar traditional homemade Jewish dishes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, party trays and outside catering are Gateway Deli standouts. McVee's Sports Bar & Grill, 23380 Tele- graph Road, Southfield, 352-8243.This is more than just another sports bar and grill restaurant.Veteran restaurateur Herman Yagoda features charbroiled steaks, fresh seafood, large burgers, baby-back ribs and 998 6 Detroit Jewish News favorites are featured at this 140-seat restau- rant open 7 days a week for dinner only. Mon.-Sat. from 4 and Sunday from 3. Live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. REstaurant is also available for pri- vate functions. ple from all walks of life and most parts of Detroit and metropolitan areas enjoy the many styles of Chinese dining put out by GeneWoo.Whitefish in all cooking varieties is big feature, with almost 1,000 pounds served each week.This is together with Can- tonese, 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 the real thing will enjoy Mai Thai with its very spicy or non- spicy foods concocted for authentic and tra- ditional tastes at lunch or dinner. It presents a casual atmosphere with seating around 100 and is open seven days a week. Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Road, prices in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. consistency of this highly-acclaimed critic's Seros, 29221 Northwestern, Southfield, 358- food preparation. But it is also proof that you 2353.The specialty is Greek-American with emphasis on family dining. It is a seven-day-a- bined with low prices have made Seros a popular restaurant. 118 W. WALLED LAKE DRIVE, CORNER PONTIAC TRAIL • (248) 624-1033 WALLED LAKE Orchard Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 737- 6688.Authentic Italian dining with traditional West Bloomfield, 855-6622.The dominant conducive to comfortable dining.This com- /18 Ernest Larco, 6303 Orchard Lake Road, both lunch and dinner with moderate and dinner.The neighborhood atmosphere is JOE AND HELMA BERNARDI AND FAMILY WISH ALL OUR FRIENDS A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR Millie Scott and her group are every Thursday and Friday in the restaurant. Also home-made soups are daily specials at week operation with daily specials for lunch FOOD & SPIRITS facilities next door accommodate up to 300. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Cross- lamb chops that he defies others to beat. Wish Their Friends and Customers A Healthy and Happy New Year lemon chicken, award-winning Tommy Salad and other popular items. Private Banquet winds Mall,West Bloomfield, 932-3133. Peo- shaj's former Larco's days.They are com- Food 81 Spirits Popular Greek dishes feature lamb chops, behind the restaurant seats up to 400 people. dishes are brought from owner Peter Ber- au jacks Evenings are still busy ones seven nights a week at this miniature Greektown favoite. evenings. Its banquet and convention center delicatessen-restaurant whose gourmet Gary Cochran Bob Vargo and The Staff of Lake Road,West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. choice restaurant is in its menu selection and can teach an old dog new tricks.Although in existence since 1962, Stage & Co. also fea- tures items it has never had before, along with homemade Jewish dishes and dietary restricted delights to satisfy all appetites. WINDSOR Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, Blue Danube, 1235 Ottawa Street,Windsor, 352-7377. It has been acclaimed as one of Ontario, 519-252-0246. Specialties with old America's finest carry-out only delicatessens, world authenticity are prepared at this and has the largest carry-out deli operations charming family operation serving Hungarian, in Michigan. However, you wouldn't know it European and Continental cuisine for over 20 from the size.And everything is homemade: years. Gypsy musicians direct from Budapest cole slaw, potato salad, chicken salad, egg stroll and serenade patrons at tables Friday salad and so much more. Star prepares both and Saturday evenings. Owners Zora and fat-free and regular tuna and cuts its lox by Sam Popadic serve lunch and dinner six-days hand. It also cooks its own corned beef and a week. Closed Mondays.