Dining Guide
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ORCHARD LAKE
The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road,
Orchard Lake, (248) 865-0000.The interest-
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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
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catering is available along with the dine-in
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Chick-N-Ribs, 118 S.Woodward, Royal
Oak, (248) 544- I 21 1 .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
carry-out
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
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
people.
Gateway Deli, 21745 W. II Mile Road,
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. 12 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 Iamb
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, 430 I 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 1,000
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.