NAKATA JAPANESE RESTAURANT 141: 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 *. ( 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 74 t A ste r• f (9V ert4S,Ales-vi i” g)efroit 1/2 OFF r- y Menu Item 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. ... L 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- - - field, (248) 626-6313.Those who like the Andre 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 - - 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 \\..\‘ \N an old dog new tricks.Although in exis- N, \NN tence since 1962, Stage & Co. also fea- tures items it has never had before, tatt" along with homemade Jewish dishes and dietary restricted delights to satisfy all appetites. .; ,r4 , 0C fr\ - 4 tiny • N . wale Garden Room or Fireside Setting for parties, receptions, wedding rehearsals, showers, bar mitzvahs, business meetings • Seating up to 200 people • - 30715 W. TEN MILE RD. (Inv East of Orchard Lake Rd.) 248.474.3033 Distinto Italian() Detroit Jewish News 11/27 1998 113