Dining Guide (A weekly advertising feature) THE GALLERY RESTAU ( .) lM T Enjoy gracious dining amid a beautiful 4i atmosphere of casual elegance 10 41 BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER 9 p.m. MON. - SAT. 7 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. SUN. 8 a.m.- West W est Bloomfield Plaza • 6638 Telegraph Road and Maple • 248-851-0313 The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, 7 DAYS: -■ 11111,111111L 11 11.1 44111i mmiunium..0"5— ORCHARD LAKE Excellent Thai Food As You Like It ... Extra Mild, Mild, Medium, Spicy and Extra Spicy Orchard Lake, (248) 865-0000.The interest- ing array of Mideastern and Lebanese dining attractions are featured along with small individual pita breads that are served directly from an open hearth. Many of the standbys are together with recipes that include favorites not gotten everywhere. Off-premise catering is available along with the dine-in specialties. • ROYAL OAK Chick-N-Ribs, 118 S.Woodward, Royal Rated *** by Detroit News Lunch Specials from $ Oak,.(248) 544-1211.An everyday standby for broasted and bar-b-q chicken and bar-b-q ribs, it continues to receive quiet acclaim by regular customers who enjoy the special attention given to satisfy everyone's taste buds. It is open seven days for dine in and 4 95 includes soup & rice I 1:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. carry-out eatts-Out 8 egtetins 4 11vailahle • eocktail.6 6etvecl p.m., Sun. 12-9 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., I I a.m.- I 0 p.m., Fri & Sat. I I a.m.- I I 6635 Orchard Lake Road at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Center • 626.6313 SOUTHFIELD Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, (248) 358-3355.With its menu ranging from regional to continental, and including bar-b-q ribs made famous by the late Frank Sinatra when he appeared in the Detroit area, fine dining takes on added dimensions at this northwest favorite. Billy Rose Quar- tet appears for dancing Tuesdays through Food & Spirits Presents `. S•kt, \\\,. A Little Night Music... Wed. thru Sat. Thursdays; and the Warren Commission with Suzie Marsh is Friday and Saturday evenings.The Excalibur Banquet & Conven- tion behind the restaurant, seats up to 400 NOW APPEARING AT THE PIANO BAR: JOHN PERRY Thurs.7:00 7 I 1 :00 • Fri. S Sat., 7:30 Midnight OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 248-626-2630 4108 WEST MAPLE • BLOOMFIELD HILLS people. Gateway Deli, 21745 W. I I Mile Road, HAVE YOU HAD OUR GREAT ITALIAN SPECIALTIES? SEE OUR NEW MENU SELECTIONS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 7.95 7.95 7.95 7.25 7.95 CHOPPED SIRLOIN WHITEFISH SICILIAN CHICKEN PARMESAN OR SHORT RIBS STUFFED CABBAGE WHITEFISH (Broiled or Duratee) I INCLUDES YOUR CHOICE OR 2 ... SOUP, SALAD, DESSERT I SHIVA DI NNERS AN D BEAUTIFUL PARTY TRAYS FREE DELIVERY Regular Hours Mon-Sat 7 am-8 pm CLOSED SUNDAYS DELI AND GOURMET RESTAURANT 21754 W. 11 MILE RD. • HARVARD ROW • 352-4940 FAX: 352-9393 r QUALITY IS OUR PRIORITY • 1 coupon per person • Dine In Only BROASTED OR BAR-B-1:1 CHICKEN AND WHOLE SLAB OF RIBS • Expires 2-4-99 II 4 1/29 1999 MILES 118 SOLN WOODWARD • ROYAL OAK JUST ?FORM OF 10 MIFE fIFXT TO ZOO - 544-1211 • OPEN 7 DAYS SUN.-THURS. 11-10 FRI. & SAT. 11-11 WHOLE SLAB OF RIBS & BROASTED OR BAR-B•Q CHICKEN' FOR 2! Harvard Row, Southfield, (248) 352-4940. Gourmet dishes are featured at this special- ized delicatessen-restaurant owned by Peter Bershaj, formerly of Larco's.Veal marsala and veal parmesan are among the Italian favorites that are combined with familiar traditional homemade Jewish food Mondays through Saturdays. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, party trays, outside catering. 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 tra- ditional favorites and a choice wine list. It is also acclaimed for its outside catering events highlighted by the same elegant cui- sine served in the restaurant. Star Deli, 24555 W. I2 Mile Rd., Southfield, (248) 352-7377. It has been acclaimed as one of America's finest carry-out only deli- catessens, and has the largest carry-out deli operations in Michigan. However, you wouldn't know it from the size. And every- thing is homemade: 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 spe- cialty — beautiful tray catering. WEST BLOOMFIELD Bagel Deli, 6088 West Maple, West Bloomfield, (248) 851-9666. Rose Guttman, former owner of Irving's Delicatessen, noted many years for dining goodness, is featured with her home-cooking of tradi- tional Jewish foods for carry-out and eat- ing in. Party trays have also made Bagel Deli a big favorite, along with its smoked fish and handcut 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 Greektown favoite. Popular Greek dishes feature lamb chops, lemon chicken, award-winning Tommy Salad and other popular items. Pri- vate Banquet facilities next door accommo- date up to 300. Live entertainment is every Thursday and Friday in the restaurant. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Cross- winds Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 932-3133. People from all walks of life and most parts of Detroit and metropolitan areas enjoy the many styles of Chinese dining put out by Gene Woo.Whitefish in all cook- ing varieties is a big feature, with almost 1,00(1= \/ pounds served each week.This is together with Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dish- es, 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 Bloomfield, (248) 626-6313.Those who like the real thing will enjoy Mai Thai with its very spicy or non (_-_, spicy foods concocted for authentic and tra-: —\ ditional tastes at lunch or dinner. It presents a casual atmosphere with seating for around 100 and is open seven days a week. Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 855-6622.The dom- inant 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 an old dog new tricks. Although in existence since 1962, Stage & Co. also features items it has never had before, along with homemade Jewish dishes and dietary restricted delights to satisfy all appetites.