Dining Guide HALifizA sti (A weekly advertising feature) OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH & DINNER featuring ROYAL OAK Chick N Ribs, I 18 S.Woodward, Royal Oak, (248) 544-1211. Much has been said about this dine in and carry-out restaurant whose specialties of broasted or barbecue chicken and barbecue ribs have received much attention, but as regular customers say, the proof is in the tasting. It's open seven days, Sun.- Thurs. 11-10, Fri. & Sat. 11-11. AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CUISINE - AS YOU LIKE IT! • Elegant Atmosphere • Gracious Warmth • Reasonable Prices * Sushi Bar * Private Japanese Rooms * Cocktails Including 30 Different Kinds of Sake 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. 737-7220 Fax: 737-7223 32443 NORTHWESTERN HWY. Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile Visit us on the web www.hakatasushi.com SOUTHFIELD Empire Szechuan Garden, 29875 Northwestern Hwy.,Applegate Square, Southfield, (248) 353-7890. Consistency has become a fine point for this Oriental 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. SHANGRI-LA FEATURING Authentic HONG KONG Style Cooking Wonderful traditional favorites... superb variety of dining specialties Dim Sum lunch specials 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Live fish, lobster and crab in our tanks, cooked to order • 'Banquet 3acilities • Business Lunches HOURS: Monday thru Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 6407 Orchard Lake Road • In The Orchard Mall 0 (248) 626-8585 Excellent Thai Food As You Like It ... Extra Mild, Mild, Medium, Spicy and Extra Spicy from $ 4 95 includes I 1:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. soup & rice eatt e dut5eatetin s evadable • eoelctaili 5etved Hours: Mon.-Thurs., I I a.m.-10 p.m., Fri & Sat. I 1 a.m.-I I p.m., Sun. 12-9 p.m. 6635 Orchard Lake Road at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Center • 626.6313 - z- 01, '----- ---- i"----i„ 3, )tey Zo / *P ,\ ,0 ,,,, :A n. ..v, .., w 411,,,,, —........ - .... ■ , laws '----.......... ■ , • OPEN LUNCH & DINNER :0;•••••••- • Casual dining with a little night music . CAFE. featuring Casual Dining Open 11:00 am. Tuesday - Sunday 33210 W. 14 Mile Rd. (at Farmington Rd.) (248) 855-6220 o . X Tola Lewis Wednesday, Thursday, Friday beginning at 7:30 p.m. Advertise in our Arts & Entertainment Section! (/1/ jz 1/8 1999 Mt./ tie vd (ff Call The Sales Department JNArts & Entertainment (248) 354.7123 Ext. 209 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 entertainment Tuesday through Saturday and a menu that ranges from regional to continental. Currently appearing is the Billy Rose Quartet, Tuesday through Thursdays, 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, Har- vard Row, Southfield, (248) 352-4940. Try the veal marsala or veal parmesan at this popular delicatessen-restaurant whose gourmet dishes are brought from owner Peter Bershaj's former Larco's days. They are combined with familiar traditional homemade Jewish dishes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, party trays and outside catering are Gateway Deli standouts. Rated *** by Detroit News Lunch Specials - DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 'TN made: cole slaw, potato salad, chicken salad, egg salad and so much more. Star prepares both fat-free and regular tuna and cuts its lox by hand. It also cooks its own corned beef and pastrami, and the seven-day operation includes a major specialty — beautiful tray catering. WEST BLOOMFIELD Bagel Deli, 6088 West Maple, West Bloomfield, (248) 851-9666. Rose Guttman, former owner of Irving's Deli- catessen, noted many years for dining goodness, is featured with her home- cooking of traditional Jewish foods for carry-out and eating in. Party trays have also made Bagel Deli a big favorite, along with its smoked fish and handout belly lox. It is open seven days a week. Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 737- 8600. Evenings are still busy ones seven nights a week at this miniature Greek- town favoite. Popular Greek dishes fea- ture lamb chops, lemon chicken, award- winning Tommy Salad and other popular items. Private Banquet facilities next door accommodate up to 300. Millie Scott and her group perform every Thursday and Friday in the restaurant. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake ROad, Crosswinds Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 932-3133. People from all walks of life and most parts of Detroit and metro- politan 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 served each week.This is together with Can- tonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes, plus a Chinese buffet at lunch and dinner to go from its regular menu. Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road, Old Orchard Shopping Center,West Bloom- field, (248) 626-6313.Those who like the real thing will enjoy Mai Thai with its Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 North- western Highway, Southfield, (248) 358- 0344.This fine dining stalwart, located in the Market Street Shoppes, is noted for its varied Italian menu that features many traditional favorites and a choice wine list. It is also acclaimed for its out- very spicy or non-spicy foods concocted side catering events highlighted by the same elegant cuisine served in the dominant consistency of this highly- restaurant. Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., South- field, (248) 352-7377. It has been acclaimed as one of America's finest carry-out only delicatessens, and has the largest carry-out deli operations in Michigan. However, you wouldn't know it from the size. And everything is home- r for authentic and traditional tastes at 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 acclaimed critic's choice restaurant is in its menu selection and food preparation. ci But it is also proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Although in exis- tence since 1962, Stage & Co. also fea- tures items it has never had before, along with homemade Jewish dishes and dietary restricted delights to satisfy all appetites.