Families... 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 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 carry-out SOUTHFIELD /-- Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, South- field, (248) 358-3355.With its menu rang- ing 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 Quartet appears for dancing Tuesdays through Thursdays; and the Warren Com- mission with Suzie Marsh is Friday and Sat- urday evenings.The Excalibur Banquet & Convention behind the restaurant, seats up to 400 people. Gateway Deli, 21745 W 11 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 Road., South- field, (248) 352-7377. It's a small place. Not much room to move around when crowd- ed. But it is the largest carry-out only deli- catessen in Michigan in terms of volume, and acclaimed one of the country's finest of its type operations. Star makes almost everything itself, even cooking the huge amounts of corned beef sold. Homemade potato salad, tole slaw, egg salad, fat-free and regular tuna salad and much more. The lox is cut by hand. Beautiful trays are a prime specialty. WEST BLOOMFIELD Bagel Deli, 6088 West Maple, West Bloom- field, (248) 851-9666. Rose Guttman, former owner of Irving's Delicatessen, 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 handcut belly lox. It is open seven days a week. Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road.,West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. Popular Greek dishes feature traditional favorites plus the award-winning Tommy's New Idea Salad, succulent lamb chops, lemon chick- en and other popular specialties. Live enter- tainment is Thursday and Friday evenings. Ban- quet facilities next door with accommodations up to 300 for all events. Show people and notables from the world of sports have made this a dining and meeting mecca. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Cross- winds Mall, West Bloomfield, (248) 932-2133. This is a chinese restaurant that features Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes. However, the large amount of whitefish sold is amazing. Owner Gene Woo and his Hong Kong chefs prepare whitefish 15 different ways, with almost 1,000 pounds served every week. An astounding figure.Also popular is its chinese buffet at lunch and dinner along with ordering from the regular menu. Mai Tai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road., Old Orchard Shopping Center, West Bloomfield, (248) 626-63I3.The Thai dishes served are authentic with a number of them originating at this restaurant.Traditional taste buds will enjoy the variety of preparations from very spicy to spicy to medium to mild at both lunch and dinner. A casual and pleasant restaurant open seven days. Shangri-La, 6407 Orchard Lake Road., Orchard Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 626-8585. Traditional favorites are together with creative dishes prepared for aficionados of gourmet Oriental dining. Hong Kong style of cooking is authentic in their preparation, and served seven days a week.This is one of the few places that specialize in Dim Sum at lunch time, with a tasty variety from which to choose. Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Road., West Bloomfield, (248) 855-6622.This is the same popular delicatessen that began in 1962, featuring homemade Jewish dishes. But many of the features are items not seen on the menu at its former locale years back in Oak Park. Complete meals at lunch or din- ner,Tuesday through Sunday, along with a ser- vice bar and separate carry-out department are together with a large newly-styled dining room filled with pictures of movie stars. The Dining Guide is a weekly advertising feature. I S ■ Yad Ezra provides kosher food packages to 1,000 families every month. The families helped by Yad Ezra include: the elderly working poor disabled single parents new Americans those in emergency situations. With your help, all families in our community can enjoy a nutritious and satisfying meal. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ti • A weekday meal for 3 small families $ 18.00 $ 36.00 $ 105 0 . 0 0 A Holiday meal for 4 small families A Shabbat meal for 5 small families A Holiday meal for 4 large families A year of Holiday meals for 1 family A year of Holiday meals for 2 families $$ 20 7 0 2 ..0 0 0 0 A year of Shabbat meals for 1 small family $ 500.00 Enclosed is my check in the amount of as a tax deductible contribution to Yad Ezra to help feed the Jewish hungry. Your contribution is eligible for a 50% Michigan Tax Credit (subject to certain limitations). Name Address City State Zip Phone Make checks payable to Yad Ezra or charge your contribution to your VISA/Mastercard or Discover. (Minimum suggested donation - $18.00) Card No. Exp.Date Signature Name Mail to: 26641 Harding ■ Oak Park, MI 48237 Tributes and Memorials available. YAD EZRA feedirg Jelte TewAelf How For more information call 248-548-3663 Excellent Thai Food As You Like It ... Extra Mild, Mild, Medium, Spicy and Extra Spicy • Rated *** by Detroit News Lunch Specials from $ 4 95 I I :00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. includes sou ricep & eatts-tjat 5 eatetins aqvailahle • eocktaiL6 5etved Hours- Mon -Thurs., I 1 a.m. 10 p.m., Fri a . I I a.m.- I r p.m., S un. 12 9 p.m. - 6635 Orchard Lake Road at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Center • 626.6313 Detroit Jewish News 2/19 1999 91