NAKATA
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
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ORCHARD LAKE
The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road,
Orchard Lake, (248) 865-0000. The
famous Mideastern and Lebanese
recipes of Esther Michaels, whose Sheik
restaurant was a downtown Detroit
standby for many years, are featured
along with small pita breads served hot
directly from an open hearth. Esther's
many Mideastern and Lebanese favorites
have not been forgotten, and present an
interesting array of popular dining
attractions.
OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH & DINNER
Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., South-
featuring
field, (248) 352-7377. It has been
AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CUISINE
acclaimed as one of America's finest
AS YOU LIKE IT!
carry-out only delicatessens, and has the
largest carry-out deli operations in
Michigan. However, you wouldn't know it
• Elegant Atmosphere • Gracious Warmth • Reasonable Prices
from the size.And everything is home-
* Sushi Bar * Private Japanese Rooms
* Cocktails Including 30 Different Kinds of Sake
made: cole slaw, potato salad, chicken
salad, egg salad and so much more. Star -
Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30-2 p.m. • Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
prepares both fat-free and regular tuna
and cuts its lox by hand. It also cooks its
7-day operation includes a major special-
ty — beautiful tray catering.
ROYAL OAK
Visit us on the web www.hakatasushi.com
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WEST BLOOMFIELD
Chick-N-Ribs, 118 S. Woodward,
Royal Oak, (248) 544-1211. Much has
Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199
been said about this dine in and carry-
Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield,
out restaurant whose specialties of
(248) 737-8600. Evenings are still busy
broasted or bar-b-q chicken and bar-b-
ones seven nights a week at this minia-
q ribs have received much attention,
ture Greektown favoite. Popular Greek
dishes feature lamb chops, lemon chick-
737-7220
Fax: 737-7223
32443 NORTHWESTERN HWY.
Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile
own corned beef and pastrami, and the
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but as regular customers say, the proof
is in the tasting. It's open seven days,
en, award-winning Tommy Salad and
when a 2nd menu item of equal or greater value is purchased
Sun.-Thurs. 11- I 0, Fri. & Sat. II-11.
other popular items. Private banquet
Not good with any other offer. Expires December 31, 1998
Valid Anytime • Dine in Only
facilities next door accommodate up to
300. Millie Scott and her group perform
SOUTHFIELD
every Thursday and Friday in the restau-
rant.
Empire Szechuan Garden, 29875
Northwestern Hwy., Applegate Square,
Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road,
Southfield, (248) 353-7890. Consistency
has become a fine point for this Orien-
tal 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
atmosphere and efficient service are
pluses to go along with the food.
Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, South-
field, (248) 358-3355.This is one of Met-
ropolitan Detroit's more popular dining
and dancing spots, with live entertain-
ment Tuesday through Saturday and a
menu that ranges from regional to conti-
nental. Currently appearing is the Billy
Rose Quartet,Tuesday through Thurs-
days, and The Warren Commission, with
Suzie Marsh, Friday and Saturday
evenings. Its banquet and convention
center behind the restaurant seats up to
400 people.
Gateway Deli, 21745 W. I I Mile, Harvard
Row, Southfield, (248) 352-4940.Try the
veal marsala or veal parmesan at this popu-
lar 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.
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Open 7 Days a Week • Serving Beer and Wine
run ANITA'S kitchen
(248) 855-4150
31005 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI
Crosswinds Mall, West Bloomfield,
(248) 932-3133. People from all walks of
life and most parts of Detroit and met-
ropolitan areas enjoy the many styles of
Chinese dining put out by Gene Woo.
Whitefish in all cooking varieties is a big
feature, with almost 1,000 pounds
of Auburn Hills & Detroit
served each week. This is together with
FINE DINING RESTAURANTS
Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dish-
Catering Services Provided For Your Special.Occasion Or Company Celebration.
Our Location Or Yours.
es, plus a Chinese buffet at lunch and
dinner to go from its regular menu.
Becky
Lelli's of Auburn Hills • 248 373 4440
Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road, Old
Orchard Shopping Center, West Bloom-
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field, (248) 626-6313.Those who like the
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real thing will enjoy Mai Thai with its
very spicy or non-spicy foods concocted
for authentic and traditional tastes at
Lelli's of Detroit • 313 871 1590
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Detroit Now Open Mondays
lunch or dinner. It presents a casual
atmosphere with seating for around
100. It is open seven days a week.
Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Road,
West Bloomfield, (248) 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
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dietary restricted delights to satisfy all
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wale Garden Room or Fireside Setting for
parties, receptions, wedding rehearsals,
showers, bar mitzvahs, business meetings
• Seating up to 200 people •
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30715 W. TEN MILE RD.
(Inv East of Orchard Lake Rd.)
248.474.3033
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Detroit Jewish News
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1998
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