Dining Guide

(A weekly advertising feature)

AUBURN HILLS

Lelli's ofAuburn 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 loca-

tion across from the Silverdome. Reserva-

tions are accepted for any day except Satur-

days, and are strongly suggested.

BERKLEY

Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 548-3650.Two

reasons why this has consistently been a

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Muse-
um, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, 626-5020.

is in the tasting. It's open seven days, Sun.,-

major specialty—beautiful tray catering.

SOUTHFIELD

WEST BLOOMFIELD

Empire Szechuan Garden, 29875 North-
western Hwy.,Applegate Square, Southfield,

Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard

Owner Marvin Yagoda, with son Jeremy Yago-

da, have vaulted this very popular fun empori-

um into one of the fewest of its kind in the

nation, winning awards and appearing in mag-

azines 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 suc-
cessful party favorite and has 24 seats for
lunch snacks.

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

good neighborhood family Italian restaurant

Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418

available also for carry-out. The clean atmos-

and pizzeria is because of brothers Mike and

Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248)

Al Bsharah.Watching the store, so to speak,

855-9463. Standouts at this popular cafe

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

they make sure nothing is served without

their approval, square or round pizza, chicken,

include traditional Jewish dishes prepared by
Shirlee Bloom in her own separate kithcne.

ribs, fish salads, pasta and other favorites like

All her homemade food is in cases for

the chicken parmigaiana. Daily lunch and din-

customers to see. Homemade sandwiches,

ner sacials are 7-days-a-week, and private

salads and other good things to eat, including

banquet space is available.

Vineyards' Famous rollups are enjoyed at

booths and tables.They are also available for

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

carry-out. It is a seven-day-a-week operation.

Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloom-

LATHRUP

field Hills, (248) 932-0800.A "little bit of New

York" in Bloomfield Hills, and "old-time deli

LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing,

favorites" are with award-winning chicken

Lathrup, 559-9099.An elegant atmosphere,

soup plus corned beef and roasted turkeys

where all areas are a different decor, make up

for dining in or carry-outAlso "Steve

this popular Middle Eastern restaurant. Many

Rornanik Brownies" and Carnegie

of the dishes are not found in too many din-

Delicheesecakes are among favorite desserts
in this 7-day-a-week operation.

ing spots of its type. Fresh squeezed fruits

and vegetables make up the raw juice bar

DETROIT

which people enjoy seven days a week at all
hours.

Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave., Detroit, (313)

OAK PARK

871-1590.A Detroit dining tradition since

1939, Lelli's has been serving Italian favorites

Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile and Green-

Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield,

(248) 358-3355.This is one of Metropolitan

Detroit's more popular dining and dancing
spots, with live entertainment Tuesday

through Saturday and a menu that ranges

from regional to continental. Currently

appearing is the Billy Rose Quartet,Tuesday

through Thursdays, and The Warren Commis-

sion, with Suzie Marsh, Friday and Saturday

Gateway Deli, 21745 W. 11 Mile, Harvard

Row, Southfield, 352-4940.Try the veal

marsala or veal parmesan at this popular
delicatessen-restaurant whose gourmet

dishes are brought from owner Peter Ber-

shaj's former Larco's days.They are com-

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

its large meals, Lelli's also has its light side

lunch, dinner and after-theater, this has the

more than just another sports bar and grill

menu which has enjoyed much popularity.

aura of a modernistic delicatessen so appar-

restaurant. Veteran restaurateur Herman

ent with colorful decor.A children's menu is

Yagoda features charbroiled steaks, fresh

FARMINGTON HILLS

featured along with party trays. The Bread

seafood, large burgers, baby-back ribs and

Cafe Cortina, 30715 W.Ten Mile, Farming-

Basket Deli is open Tuesday through Sunday
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Also home-made soups are daily specials at

Iamb chops that he defies others to beat.

both lunch and dinner with moderate

prices in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.

tic ambiance.The private garden room with

The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road,

adjacent patio for appetizers and cocktails, is

Orchard Lake, 865-0000.The famous Mideast-

Seros, 2922 I Northwestern, Southfield, 358-
2353.The specialty is Greek-American with

used for receptions, rehearsals, b'nai mitzvah,

ern and Lebanese recipes of Esther Michaels,

emphasis on family dining. It is a seven-day-a-

etc. Dishes from the Veneto region of Italy are

whose Sheik restaurant was a downtown

week operation with daily specials for lunch

prepared with choice elegance. It was the

Detroit standby for many years, are featured

and dinner.The neighborhood atmosphere is

only Michigan Italian restaurant to receive the
1997 DiRoNa award.

along with small pita breads served hot

condusive to comfortable dining.This com-

directly from an open hearth. Esther's many

bined with low prices have made Seros a
popular restaurant.

Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farming-

Mideastern and Lebanese favorites have not

been forgotten, and present an interesting

ton Hills, 737-7220.The ring of authenticy is
always present when enjoying an interesting

array of popular dining attractions.

experience at this well-received Japanese

ROYAL OAK

restaurantThe menu and ambience of Hakata,

with its private rooms, slippers, sushi bar and

open dining room are gracious attributes of

this honorable food emporium. It is open seven

days a week, featuring all the exciting dishes

that come with authentic Japanese dining.

Chick-N-Ribs, 118 S.Woodward, Royal

Oak, 544-1211. Much has been said about

this dine in and carry-out restaurant whose

specialities of broasted or bar-b-q chicken

and bar-b-q ribs have received much atten-

tion, but as regular customers say, the proof

lemon chicken, award-winning Tommy Salad

and other popular items. Private Banquet

facilities next door accommodate up to 300.

Millie Scott and her group are every Thursday
and Friday in the restaurant.

Ernest Larco, 6303 Orchard Lake Road,
Orchard Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 737-

6688.Authentic Italian dining with traditional

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.

Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Cross-

0022.A favorite of many people for breakfast,

ORCHARD LAKE

Popular Greek dishes feature Iamb chops,

winds Mall,West Bloomfield, 932-3133. Peo-

field, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak Park, 968-

presents original family recipes amid a roman-

week at this miniature Greektown favoite.

behind the restaurant seats up to 400 people.

to many generations. It is open seven days-a-

and son Adrian's fine Italian ristorante proudly

Lake Road,West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600.
Evenings are still busy ones seven nights a

evenings. Its banquet and convention center

week, including Sundays (12 to 8).Along with

ton Hills, (248) 474-3033.Owners Rina Tonon

pastrami, and the 7-day operation includes a

Thurs. I I - 10, Fri. & Sat. 11- I I.

Star Deli, 24555 W 12 Mile Rd., Southfield,

ple from all walks of life and most parts of

Detroit and metropolitan areas enjoy the

many styles of Chinese dining put out by

Gene Woo.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,

626-63I3.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,
West Bloomfield, 855-6622.The dominant

consistency of this highly-acclaimed critic's

choice restaurant is in its menu selection and

food preparation. But it is also proof that you

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

352-7377. It has been acclaimed as one of

Blue Danube, 1235 Ottawa Street, Windsor,
Ontario, 5 I 9-252-0246. 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
hand. It also cooks its own corned beef and

Sam Popadic serve lunch and dinner six-days
a week. Closed Mondays.

9/25
1998

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