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AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN COOKING
• fresh Seafood • Cocktails
AUBURN HILLS
i=telli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road,
Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The second of
Lelli's traditionally fine Italian ristorantes is
located across from the Silverdome. Besides
elegant surrounds, it features the same
excellent food served by the Lelli family
since 1939. Reservations are accepted for
any day except Saturday.
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\_ThBERKLEY
Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, (248) 548-
3650.This is one of those dependable
neighborhood standbys people enjoy hav-
ing around.The Italian and American menu
is what you would expect from a family
operation which has gathered much confi-
dence with its consistency in food prepa-
ration. Chicken, ribs, round and square
fish, salads, pasta, chicken parmesan
and other favorites, are served seven days
for lunch and dinner. A private banquet
area is also available.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloom-
field Hills, (248) 932-0800. Deli favorites are
featured fncluding an award-winning chicken
7oup. Corned beef and roasted turkeys are
available for dining in or carry-out in the
New York style restaurant operation open
seven days a week. Desserts include Steve
Romanik Brownies and Carnegie Deli-type
cheesecakes.
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food is coupled with flavorful delight. This is
always apparent when authenticity reveals
much knowledge in such ethnic dining. Haka-
ta's sushi bar, private dining Tatimi rooms and
open dining rooms are gracious attributes
seven days a week. Exotic cocktails, Japanese
wines and beers are also featured.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Muse-
urn, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington
Hills, (248) 626-5020.There's fun every-
where at this popular center, one of the
fewest of its kind in the nation. So many
video games, antiques, nostalgic posters
and award-winning world of entertainment
attractions with boating, skiing, etc., games.
It has been featured numerously in maga-
zine articles and Guiness Book of Records.
Lunch and snacks are available and birthday
parties for young and adult have made it
popular on must lists.
Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32415
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248)
855-9463. Now that owner Ron Asmar has
added Nibbles and Nuts at the Vineyards to
his stable, he makes his setup an even more
diversified operation. Traditional Jewish dish-
es prepared by Shirlee Bloom in her own
separate kitchen, homemade sandwiches
(rollups and others,) salads and a host of
wanted food are enjoyed at booths and
tables. Everything is available for carry-out
and tray catering. Outside catering by Shirlee
Bloom is popular for events in homes,
offices and halls.
DETROIT
LATHRUP VILLAGE
Lelli's of Detroit, 7618 Woodward Ave.,
Detroit, (313) 871-1590. Many generations
have been served at this Italian dining tradi-
tion, which has been in operation since
1939. Traditional Italian favorites are served
daily, including Sundays (noon to 8).The
diversified menu of traditional dishes is
accompanied by a light menu for those
watching their food intake.
La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Land-
ing, Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099. Numer-
ous dishes of this popular Middle-Eastern
restaurant are not found in many dining
spots of its type.The diversified menu also
includes all traditional items as per Old
World recipes.The various exotic cocktails
made at the juice bar from fruits and vegeta-
bles are available seven days a week.
FARMINGTON HILLS
OAK PARK
Cafe Cortina, 30715 W.Ten Mile Rd., Farm-
ington Hills, (248) 474-3033.The romantic
setting and elegant homemade food have
made this one of the metropolitan Detroit
region's most wanted Italian ristorante. Family
recipes are graciously presented by the staff
of owner Rina Tonon and general manager,
son Adrian. Its private Garden Room, with
adjacent patio for appetizers and hors d'oeu-
vres, is used for private events. Cafe Cortina
is a recipient of the coveted DiRoNa award
for its "excellence in distinguished dining"
with dishes from Italy's Veneto region.
Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile and Green-
field, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak Park,
(248) 968-0022.The bread is double-baked
and sandwiches are so thick that many peo-
ple eat half in the restaurant and have the
other to take home with them. It is a
favorite for breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-
theater, with a children's menu featured
along with party trays. It is open Tuesday
through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farm-
ington Hills, (248) 737-7220.The interesting
experience received when enjoying Japanese
ORCHARD LAKE
The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road,
Orchard Lake, (248) 865-0000.The interest-
ing array of Mideastern and Lebanese dining
attractions are featured along with small
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• 1aily 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
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Fine Catering
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One of Metropolitan Detroit's Most Beautiful & Exciting Restaurants
Fine Dining • Dancing
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Tuesday Through Saturday
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featuring: SUZIE MARSH
Fridays and Saturdays
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QUARTET
Tuesdays Thru Thursdays
28875 Franklin Rd. at Northwestern & 12 Mile Southfield, MI • (248) 358-3355
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
(248) 626-8585
"The Simone Vitale Band is an assurance of a great
evening... One of the hottest bands in town."
Danny Raskin, Jewish News
"Royal Oak band leader extraordinaire Simone Vitale..."
Bob Talbert, Detroit Free Press
• Weddings • Anniversaries
• Private/Corporate Parties • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Call Simone for the best persOnal service in town, with
an exciting night of dancing and fun at_'our party.
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(248) 544 7373
2/26
1999
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