pining Guide Excellent Thai Food As You Like It ... Extra Mild, Mild, Medium, Spicy and Extra Spicy (A weekly advertising feature) • Rated *** by Detroit News AUBURN HILLS ta, with its private rooms, slippers, sushi bar - Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke and open dining room are gracious attribut- 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. ERKLEY 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 Muse- um, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, 626-5020. appearing in magazines and the Guiness been a good neighborhood family Italian Book of World Records.Video games, pin- restaurant and pizzeria is because of ball machines, antique games, unique brothers Mike and Al Bsharah.Watching posters, etc., include an old-time photo the store, so to speak, they make sure booth. It is also a highly successful party nothing is served without their approval, favorite and has 24 seats for lunch snacks. chicken parmigaiana. Daily lunch and dinner sacials are 7-days-a-week, and private ban- quet space is available. prepared by Shirlee Bloom in her own sandwiches, salads and other good things in cases for customers to see. Homemade Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800.A "little to eat, including Vineyards' Famous rollups bit of New York" in Bloomfield Hills, and are enjoyed at booths and tables.They are LATHRUP Carnegie Delicheesecakes are among LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Land- DETROIT 7618 Woodward Ave., Detroit, (313) 871-1590.A Detroit dining tradition ing, Lathrup, 559-9099.An elegant atmos- phere, where all areas are a different 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 since 1939, Lelli's has been serving Italian up the raw juice bar which people enjoy favorites to many generations. It is open seven days a week at all hours. 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. FARMINGTON HILLS Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. Ten Mile, Farm- 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- ORCHARD LAKE tions, rehearsals, b'nai mitzvah, etc. Dishes The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, THE GALLERY RESTAURANT Enjoy gracious dining amid a beautiful atmosphere of casual elegance BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER r OPEN 7 DAYS: MON.- SAT. 7 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. SUN. 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. West Bloomfield Plaza • 6638 Telegraph Road and Maple • 248-851-0313 7.77,7,m7.1 Orchard Lake, 865-0000.The famous Mideastern and Lebanese recipes of Esther Michaels, whose Sheik restaurant was a downtown Detroit standby for many years, Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farm- are featured along with small pita breads ington Hills, 737-7220.The ring of authenticy served hot directly from an open hearth. is always present when enjoying an interest- Esther's many Mideastern and Lebanese ing experience at this well-received Japanese favorites have not been forgotten, and pre- restaurant.The menu and ambience of Haka- sent an interesting array of popular dining attractions. a nest runch 'Buffet • 'Banquet 2oom LAvallable chlonly-rthursdas (11:30 a.m. to 2D0 p.m.) ater, this has the aura of a modernistic del- torante proudly presents original family 1997 DiRoNa award. W Orchard Lake Rd. • 932-3133 Park, 968-0022.A favorite of many people icatessen so apparent with colorful decor. Michigan Italian restaurant to receive the •excellent ( Whitefish, perch and Steaks for breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-the- A children's menu is featured along with pared with choice elegance. It was the only Jlandarin joods Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak Tonon and son Adrian's fine Italian ris- from the Veneto region of Italy are pre- In Cantonese, &Alan OAK PARK ington Hills, (248) 474-3033.Owners Rina vate garden room with adjacent patio for Cocktails sewed also available for carry-out. It is a seven- day-a-week operation. Also "Steve Romanik Brownies" and favorite desserts in this 7-day-a-week operation. rice 6635 Orchard Lake. Road at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Center • 626.6313 (248) 855-9463. Standouts at this popular cafe include traditional Jewish dishes Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, roasted turkeys for dining in or carry-out. , Hours: Mon.-Thurs., I I a.m.- 10 p.m., Fri & Sat. II a.m.- 1 I p.m., Sun. 12-9 p.m. Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, BLOOMFIELD HILLS winning chicken soup plus corned beef and eatts-i5tut eateting aqvailahle • Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418 separate kithcne.All her homemade food is Cold-time deli favorites" are with award- 4 95 o sou p s :00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. emporium into one of the fewest of its Two reasons why this has consistently pasta and other favorites like the from $ Owner Marvin Yagoda, with son Jeremy kind in the nation, winning awards and Sa lads, I I Yagoda, have vaulted this very popular fun Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, 548-3650. square or round pizza, chicken, ribs, fish Lunch Specials OPEN 7 DAYS 8 p.m.-9 p.m. 6393 Farmington Road, Just N. of Maple (Next to the Sports Club) - West Bloomfield (248) 626-3722 10/30 1998