HELP RON CELEBRATE HIS BIRTHDAY, FRIDAY, JUNE 11 Dining Guide MICHAEL & RAY ABRAMS BRING BACK N CODEN 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- urn, 3 I 005 Orchard Lake Road, Farming- ton Hills, (248) 626-5020. One magazine said that there was no place like it in the And His 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. "The Jewish Leprechan" Songster- Guitarist 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. 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. detroitjewishnews.com 'TN r % OF THE GREATEST BIRTHDAY PARTIES ANYWHERE! Offer Good Monday Thru Thursday • Minimum 10 1Gds BLACK & WHITE AND COLOR PHOTO BOOTHS ORCHARD LAKE The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, "I love this place so much that I want to marry it." — Sammy Dubin Age: 7 Years 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. (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 FRIDAY, JUNE 11 To receive The Detroit Jewish News by mail call (248) 354-6620 OAK PARK Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island, 32832 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, BY POPULAR DEMAND ITN 'TN 411 N Subscribe sk Save JN La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup ROYAL OAK hileVee's 23360 TELEGRAPH, BETWEEN 9 AND 10 MILE • Southfield FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL (248) 352-8243 LATHRUP VILLAGE 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. TRIO To L "fo p 1 Coupon Per Person FOR 4 FREE QUAD% ,Dsalanj WaCif,4 Must be used at Marvin's Expires 6/17/99 31005 ORCHARD LAKE RD, SOUTH OF 14, BEHIND F&M • 626-5020 SUMMER HOURS: MON. - SAT. 10 TO 9, SUN. 11 TO 9 Visit Us On Ckx- Web Site: www.rnarvin3m.corn OUR GREAT NEW DINNER SPECIALS! MONDAY . . . FILET MIGNON TIPS W/Burgundy Wine Sauce $9.95 TUESDAY . . . . CHOPPED SIRLOIN W/onions, green peppers, mushrooms $6.95 WEDNESDAY . SHORT-RIBS or WHITE FISH SICILIAN° $7.95 THURSDAY. . . SAUTEED SCALLOPS over rice $8.95 FRIDAY WHITE FISH (Duratee, Broiled or Siciliano) $7.95 CHICKEN MARSALA $7.25 SATURDAY. . . VEAL MARSALA $8.95 ROAST CHICKEN $6.95 DELI & GOURMET RESTARANT SHIVA DINNERS 21754 E. 11 Mile Rd. • Harvard Row AND PARTY TRAYS FREE DELIVERY 248-352-4940 Fax: 248-352-9393 Detroit Jewish News 6/11 1999 105