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AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN COOKING

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 Silverdome. Reser-
vations are accepted for any day except
Saturdays, and are strongly suggested.

BERKLEY

Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley,
(248) 548-3650.Two reasons why this has
consistently been a good neighborhood
family Italian restaurant and pizzeria are
brothers Mike and Al Bsharah.Watching
the store, so to speak, they make sure
nothing is served without their approval,
including square or round pizza, chicken,
ribs, fish salads, pasta and other favorites
like the chicken parmigaiana. Daily lunch
and dinner specials are 7-days-a-week, and
private banquet space is available.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloom-
field Hills, (248) 932-0800.A "little bit of
New York" in Bloomfield Hills, with "old-
time deli favorites" including an award-win-
ning chicken soup plus corned beef and
roasted turkeys for dining in or carry-out.
"Steve Romanik Brownies" and Carnegie
Deli cheesecakes are among the favorite
desserts in this seven-day-a-week operation.

DETROIT

Lelli's, 7618 Woodward Ave., Detroit,
(313) 871-1590.A Detroit dining tradition
since 1939, Lelli's has been serving Italian
favorites to many generations. It is open
daily, including Sundays (noon to 8). Along
with its large meals, Lelli's also has its light
side menu which has enjoyed much popu-
larity.

FARMINGTON HILLS

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Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. Ten Mile, Farm-
ington Hills, (248) 474-3033.0wners Rina
Tonon and son Adrian's fine Italian ris-
torante proudly presents original family
recipes amid a romantic ambiance.The pri-
vate garden room with adjacent patio for
appetizers and cocktails, is used for recep-
tions, rehearsals, b'nai mitzvah, etc. Dishes
from the Veneto region of Italy are pre-
pared with choice elegance. It was the only
Michigan Italian restaurant to receive the
1997 DiRoNa award.

Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farm-
ington Hills, (248) 737-7220.The ring of
authenticity is always present when enjoying
an interesting experience at this well-
received Japanese restaurant.The menu and
ambience of Hakata, with its private rooms,
slippers, sushi bar and open dining room are

gracious attributes of this honorable food
emporium. It is open seven days a week, fea-
turing all the exciting dishes that come with
authentic Japanese dining.

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Muse-
urn, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, (248) 626-
5020. Owner Marvin Yagoda has vaulted
this very popular fun emporium into one
of the fewest of its kind in the nation, win-
ning awards and appearing in magazines
and the Guiness Book of World Records.
Video games, pinball machines, antique
games, unique posters, etc., include an old-
time photo booth. It is also a highly suc-
cessful party favorite and has 24 seats for
lunch and snacks.

• fresh Seafood • cocktails
• }--tome of General Tso's Chicken
• 'NV) MSG on all dishes • 'Vegetarian Dishes
• 17)aily Specials

39450 14 Mile Rd.

(corner of Haggerty in the Newberry Square Plaza)

(248) 960-7666

Original location: 29215 5 Mile Rd. at Middlebelt-Livonia

in Cantonese, Szechwan

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Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 32418
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248)
855-9463. Standouts at this popular cafe
include traditional Jewish dishes prepared
by Shirlee Bloom in her own separate
kitchen.All her homemade food is in cases
for customers to see. Homemade
sandwiches, salads and other good things
to eat, including Vineyards' Famous rollups
are enjoyed at booths and tables.They are
also available for carry-out. It is a seven-
day-a-week operation.

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• excellent (Whitefish, Perth and Steaks

1 Orchard Lake Rd. • 932-3133

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LAlonly-`73uirsday (11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

LATHRUP

LaFendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Land-
ing, Lathrup, (248) 559-9099.An elegant

atmosphere, 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
up the raw juice bar that people enjoy
seven days a week at all hours.

OAK PARK

Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile and
Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak
Park, (248) 968-0022.A favorite of many
people for breakfast, lunch, dinner and
after-theater, this has the aura of a mod-
ernistic delicatessen so apparent with col-
orful decor. A children's menu is featured
along with party trays. The Bread Basket
Deli is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday
through Sunday.

QUALITY IS OUR PRIORITY

• Dine In Only

• Expires
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WHOLE SUB
OF RIBS &
BROASTED OR
BAR•B•Q CHICKEN
FOR 2!

• OPEN 7 DAYS
SUN.-THURS.
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evening... One of the hottest bands in town."

Danny Raskin, Jewish News

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Bob Talbert, Detroit Free Press

• Weddings • Anniversaries
• Private/Corporate Parties • 13ar/Bat Mitzvahs

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 pre-
sent an interesting array of popular dining
attractions.

BROASTED
OR
BAR-B-0 CHICKEN
AND WHOLE SLAB
OF RIBS

• 1 coupon
per person

Call Simone for the best personal service in town, with
an exciting night of dancing and fun at your party.

03/111C1
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HAVE YOU HAD OUR GREAT ITALIAN SPECIALTIES?

MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY

SEE OUR NEW MENU SELECTIONS

CHOPPED SIRLOIN
WHITEFISH SICILIAN
CHICKEN PARMESAN OR SHORT RIBS
STUFFED CABBAGE
WHITEFISH (Broiled or Durotee)

7.95
7.95
7.25
7.95

I INCLUDES YOUR CHOICE OR 2 ... SOUP, SALAD, DESSERT

Regular Hours
Mon-Sat 7 am-8 pm
CLOSED SUNDAYS

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