Eurasian Dining Guide ••• u°Os flavor! ." . lohn Tanasychuk "Eurasian Grill fuse AUBURN HILLS Lelli'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. BLOOMFIELD HILLS Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, 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, 7618 Woodward, Detroit, (313) 871-1590. Lelli'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., Farmington Hills, (248) 737-7220. Enjoying Japanese food is always a delight because of its flavorful variety and polite presenta- tion.You can't beat authenticity in Japan- ese dining and this is what people get when visiting 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, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, Farming- ton Hills, (248) 626-5020. One magazine said that there was no place like it in the troit Free Press 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. Fusion cm*, DAvikt, bon Ah4 C4-44 C oteht„, ' Ashes, stovi, et thelk rrost thecttiv mint, w ttonbihAtion, ..,t,thopeAn ctr> 4 asim. ihrpectietits, Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418 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 occasions. \:...CUi' sine Open daily for dinner 4771 Haggerty Rd. at Pontiac Trail in Westwind Lake Mall • West Bloomfield (248) 624-6109 611111.111111111111:111111u fi Fine Catering For All Occasions One of Metropolitan Detroit's Most Beautiful & Exciting Restaurants LATHRUP V!LLAGE La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous 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 vegetables 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, 4I 89. 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 Wonderfully Prepared Catering to Your Home, Office or at Our Restaurant Fine Dining • Dancing Entertainment Tuesday Through Saturday The Now Appearing WARREN COMMISSION featuring: SUZIE MARSH Fridays and Saturdays QUARTET Tuesdays Thru Thursdays 28875 Franklin Rd. at Northwestern & 12 Mile Southfield, MI • (248) 358-3355 CATERING WE CAN DO SOMETHING FABULOUS FOR THAT SPECIAL EVENT DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE A Little Bit Of New York Right Here In Bloomfield Hills LET US TAKE CARE OF THE FOOD! HOME OR OFFICE, ANY OCCASIONS, SHIVAS, NO NOTICE NEEDED! 6646 Telegraph at Maple • Bloomfield Plaza • 248-932-0800 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 for casual dining and carry-out. Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island restau- rants are under the ownership of Rick BILLY ROSE U110'8 r Chicago bar 61 Grill 1 /2 OFF 1 Any Menu Item when a 2nd menu item of equal or greater value is purchased L Not good with any other offer Expires December 3 1 . 1999 Valid Anytime • Dine in Only 6745 ORCHARD LAKE RD. Acrossfrom Americana West (248) 737-7242 I rot 460.7 4, 4704, 1 ; t 4 r, _1 6/4 1999 Detroit Jewish News 101