Dining Guide AUBURN HILLS LeIli'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. BERKLEY Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248) 548-3650.There is nothing like a consis- tently dependable family neighborhood restaurant.The Italian and American menu is one that evokes much confidence in casual dining.The chicken, ribs, round and square pizzas, fish, salad, pasta, etc., are served seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Everything is also available for carry-out. ton Hills, (248) 626-5020. One magazine said that there was no place like it in the country.The Guiness Book of Records has featured its accomplishments. Lunch and snacks are available with table seating amidst vido games, antiques, nostalgic posters, flying miniature airplanes, enter- tainment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It is open seven days a week. for casual dining and carry-out. Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island restau- rants are under the ownership of Rick Rogow & Tom Peristeris of Big Daddy's Parthenon, and Daren McCarty, Detroit Red Wings, and Bob Probert, Chicago Blackhawks. Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418 Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, South- Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-9463.This is a many-faceted type of operation.With the addition of Nibbles and Nuts at the Vineyards, to go along with traditional Jewish dishes pre- pared by Shirlee Bloom, using only kosher products in her separate kitchen, it becomes much more than just a cafe and catering setup. Homemade salads, sand- wiches and entrees are available at booths and tables. Everything can also be gotten for carry-out and tray catering. Shirlee Bloom's outside catering is popular for all BLOOMFIELD HILLS occasions. Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, LATHRUP VILLAGE Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800. Chicken soup, corned beef and roasted turkeys are available for dining in or carry-out in this New York-type restaurant open seven days a week. Among its desserts are Carnegie Deli-style cheesecakes and Steve Romanik brownies. DETROIT Lelli's of Detroit, 76 I 8 Woodward, Detroit, (313) 871-1590. LeIli's has been an Italian favorite since 1939, with traditional dishes served daily.The varied menus of Italian specialties provide regular and light presentations by the Lelli family. FARMINGTON HILLS Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. 10 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, (248) 474-3033. Family recipes, homemade and graciously served in a romantic atmosphere have made this intimately elegant but casual Italian ris- torante an award-winning dining experi- ence. Its Garden Room with adjacent patio for appetizers and hors d'oeuvres, is used for private events. Dishes prepared in Cafe Cortina's kitchen are from Italy's Veneto region, and have been recognized by many national magazines. Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farm- ington Hills, (248) 737-7220. Enjoying Japanese food is always a delight because of its flavorful variety and polite presentation. You can't beat authenticity in Japanese din- ing and this is what people get when visit- ing Hakata's sushi bar, private tatami rooms and open dining rooms.A seven-day-a- week operation with exotic cocktails, Japanese wines and beers also available. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Muse- um, 3 I 005 Orchard Lake Road, Farming- 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 veg- etables are available seven days a week. OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile Rd. & Greenfield, Oak Park, (248) 968-0022. Still ranked among the top delicatessen-restau- rants in the Midwest. Former Detroiters who now live in various parts of the coun- try extoll the many virtues of this great favorite with its huge sandwiches, double- baked bread, children's menu, breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-theater. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is a 100% smoke-free restaurant. ORCHARD LAKE The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, (248) 865-0000. Menu attractions of Middle-eastern and Lebanese dining are featured along with individual pita breads that are served hot from an open hearth. Many of the dining favorites are guarded family recipes not found else- where. Outside catering is available for anything on the menu. ROYAL OAK Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island, 32832 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, (248) 554-8600.These are much more than Coney Island operations. Both Greek specialties and Coney Island favorites are combined in these attractive restaurants SOUTHFIELD field, (248) 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added dimension with its menu ranging from regional to contintental. Billy Rose Quartet plays for dancing Tuesdays through Thursdays; the Warren Commission with songstress Suzie Marsh, Friday and Saturday evenings. Gateway Deli, 21745 W. 11 Mile Road, Southfield, (248) 352-4940. Veal marsala and veal parmesan are among the favored gourmet-like dishes that make this a spe- cialized delicatessen-restaurant. Traditional homemade Jewish foods are combined with expected deli fare for much eating goodness. It is open Mondays through Sat- urdays for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spe- cialties also include outside catering and party trays. Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island, 29649 Northwestern Hwy., South- field, (248) 358-1700. (See Little Daddy's Royal Oak, for description.) Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 North- western Highway, Southfield, (248) 358- 0344. Noted for its varied Italian menu, featured are many favorites and a choice wine list, with fine dining excellence. Out- side catering highlights the same elegant cuisine as served in the restaurant. Star Deli, 24555 W. I2 Mile Road, South- field, (248) 352-7377.This is acclaimed as one of the best little carry-out only deli- catessens in America. For sure in terms of volume. Star is just a little place, with little room to move about when crowded. Homemade taste has also been one of the trademarks for its success. Fat-free and regular tuna salad, egg salad, potato salad, cole slaw, and more. Star's lox is cut by hand. Beautiful trays are a standout. WEST BLOOMFIELD Bagel Deli, 6088 West Maple,West Bloomfield, (248) 85 I -9666.There are some tables now for those who would have bagel and coffee or many of the tradi- tional foods made by Rose Guttman, but the primary home-cooked selections are for carry-out purposes. It has always been noted as the home of hand-cut belly lox and smoked fish, but party trays also play a very important role, deli and dairy. Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. Always a Greek dining favorite for celebrities, personalities and notables from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics, this dining phonomenon never seems to quiet down. If anything, it is bigger now than ever, with award-winning Tommy Salad, Greek special- tiesJamb chops, etc. Live entertainment is Thursday and Friday. Next door banquet facilities accommodates around 300. Hoa Kow,430I Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield, (248) 932-2 I 33. Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes are expertly prepared by Hong Kong chefs whose dexerity in preparations are authentically presented. However, the large amount of whitefish served is an amazing statistic. Whitefish is prepared 15 different ways, with about 1,000 pounds sold every week. La Fendi, 6123 Haggerty, West Bloom- field, (248) 668-1800. Old World recipes are responsible for the diversified Middle- eastern menu that includes all traditional delights and many not seen at any other restaurant. Cocktails and wine are served as well as juice bar favorites. Open seven days a week. Mai Tai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road.,West Bloomfield, (248) 626-6313.The Thai dishes served are authentic with a number of them originating at this restaurant.Traditional taste buds will enjoy the variety of prepara- tions from very spicy to spicy to medium to mild at both lunch and dinner. A casual and pleasant restaurant open seven days. Parthenon House, 5586 Drake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. Ban- quets and parties for all occasions are booked into this popular hall with its 300-person capacity.The diversified menus are custom made with no charge for services which usually come with separate costs. Shangri-La, 6407 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 626-8585. Creative dishes make this a different type of gourmet-style Oriental dining experience that is easily recognized by aficionados.The Hong Kong cooking preparations are authentic and served seven days a week. This is one of the few restaurants that spe- cialize in Dim Sum at lunch, with a vast variety from which to choose. Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 855-6622. Stage & Co. and Stage Delicatessen are the same. The present one on Orchard Lake Road features favored homemade Jewish tradi- tional dishes along with good delicatessen favorites. When its original counterpart, Stage Deli in Oak Park, opened years before, its menu did not include many items that are now obtainable.The sepa- rate carry-out department is chock full of goodness. Liquor service is available. The Dining Guide is a weekly advertising feature. 5/28 1999 Detroit Jewish NewS1