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 • • • • 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 • tinvps-re P 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- (Th 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 C) 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 B•A •N• Detroit Jewish News 10/9 1998 107