Dining Guide
Fine Catering
For All Occasions
(A weekly advertising feature)
One of Metropolitan Detroit's Most Beautiful & Exciting Restaurants
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
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Muse-
um, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, 626-5020.
Owner Marvin Yagoda, with son Jeremy
Yagoda, have vaulted this very popular fun
BLOOMFIELD 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
"old-time deli favorites" are with award-
also available for carry-out. It is a seven-
winning chicken soup plus corned beef and
day-a-week operation.
Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave., Detroit,
o (313) 871-1590.A Detroit dining tradition
Fresh squeezed fruits and vegetables make
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-the-
Cafe Cortina, 30715 W.Ten Mile, Farm-
ater, this has the aura of a modernistic del-
ington Hills, (248) 474-3033.Owners Rina
icatessen so apparent with colorful decor.
Tonon and son Adrian's fine Italian ris-
A children's menu is. featured along with
torante proudly presents original family
party trays.The Bread Basket Deli is open
recipes amid a romantic ambiance.The pri-
Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
appetizers and cocktails, is used for recep-
tions, rehearsals, b'nai mitzvah, etc. Dishes
The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road,
Orchard Lake, 865-0000.The famous
Mideastern and Lebanese recipes of Esther
Michaels, whose Sheik restaurant was a
1997 DiRoNa award.
downtown Detroit standby for many years,
Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farm-
are featured along with small pita breads
is always present when enjoying an interest-
ing experience at this well-received Japanese
restaurant.The menu and ambience of Haka-
SHANGRI-LA
FEATURING
Authentic HONG KONG Style Cooking
Wonderful traditional favorites...
superb variety of dining specialties
Tim Sum lunch specials 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Live fish, lobster and crab in our tanks, cooked to order
• 'Banquet facilities • 'Business Lunches
HOURS:
ORCHARD LAKE
ington Hills, 737-7220.The ring of authenticy
(248) 960-7666
Original location: 29215 5 Mile Rd. at Middlebelt-Livonia
restaurant. Many of the dishes are not
has its light side menu which has enjoyed
Michigan Italian restaurant to receive the
14 Mile Rd.
found in too many dining spots of its type.
OAK PARK
pared with choice elegance. It was the only
39450
(corner of Haggerty in the Newberry Square Plaza)
decor, make up this popular Middle Eastern
to 8). Along with its large meals, Lelli's also
from the Veneto region of Italy are pre-
'- ""resh Seafood • Zocktails
J.--lome of General Tso's Chicken
'Y%o MSG on all dishes • 'Vegetarian Dishes
1:::)aily Specials
phere, where all areas are a different
seven days a week at all hours.
vate garden room with adjacent patio for
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LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Land-
favorites to many generations. It is open
FARMINGTON HILLS
AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN COOKING
ing, Lathrup, 559-9099. An elegant atmos-
up the raw juice bar which people enjoy
much popularity.
Y\ortk.
LATHRUP
since 1939, Lelli's has been serving Italian
seven days-a-week, including Sundays (12
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Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills,
are enjoyed at booths and tables.They are
DETROIT
Spackmerm
booth. It is also a highly successful party
to eat, including Vineyards' Famous rollups
operation.
28875 Franklin Rd. at Northwestern & 12 Mile Southfield, M1 • (248) 358-3355
posters, etc., include an old-time photo
Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800.A "little
Carnegie Delicheesecakes are among
QUARTET
Book of World Records.Video games, pin-
bit of New York" in Bloomfield Hills, and
favorite desserts in this 7-day-a-week
Tuesdays Thru Thursdays
ball machines, antique games, unique
sandwiches, salads and other good things
Also "Steve Romanik Brownies" and
BILLY ROSE
featuring: SUZIE MARSH
Fridays and Saturdays
kind in the nation, winning awards and
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,
roasted turkeys for dining in or carry-out.
WARREN COMMISSION
appearing in magazines and the Guiness
Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418
quet space is available.
Wonderfully Prepared
Catering to Your Home,
Office or at Our Restaurant
Now Appearing
The
emporium into one of the fewest of its
square or round pizza, chicken, ribs, fish
sacials are 7-days-a-week, and private ban-
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exciting dishes that come with authentic
Japanese dining.
favorite and has 24 seats for lunch snacks.
chicken parmigaiana. Daily lunch and dinner
Fine Dining • Dancing
Entertainment
Tuesday Through Saturday
es of this honorable food emporium. It is
open seven days a week, featuring all the
nothing is served without their approval,
salads, pasta and other favorites like the
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ta, with its private rooms, slippers, sushi bar
and open dining room are gracious attribut-
Monday thru Sunday IA a.m. to 2 a.m.
6407 Orchard Lake Road • In The Orchard Mall
(248) 626-8585
Simcha with Simone
"The Simone Vitale Band is an assurance of a great
evening... One of the hottest bands in town."
served hot directly from an open hearth.
Danny Raskin, Jewish News
Esther's many Mideastern and Lebanese
"Royal Oak band leader extraordinaire Simone Vitale..."
favorites have not been forgotten, and pre-
sent an interesting array of popular dining
attractions.
Bob Talbert, Detroit Free Press
• Weddings • Anniversaries
• Private/Corporate Parties • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Call Simone for the best personal service in town. with
an exciting night of dancing and fun at your party.
03/Ma/irk de (248) 544-7373
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Detroit Jewish News
10/9
1998
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