* STAR DELI Dining Guide STAR IS PROUD TO BE ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST CARRY-OUT ONLY DELIS! YOU'LL ENJOY OUR GREAT HOMEMADE GOODNESS! OUR POTATO SALAD AND COLE SLAW CAN'T BE BEAT: EVERYBODY KNOWS WE HAVE THE FINEST HOMEMADE TUNA IN TOWN! REGULAR OR FAT.FREE: AUBURN HILLS WE CUT OUR LOX BY HAND! 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 Leili family since 1939. Reservations are accepted for any day except Saturday. BERKLEY OUR TRAYS CAN'T BE BEAT FOR QUALITY & PRICE! Meat Tray $5.90 per person Dairy Tray $10.50 per person • Expires 12-31-99 • One Per Custom Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248) 548-3650.There is nothing like a consistently oependable 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. $ OFF DELIVERY AVAILABLE BLOOMFIELD HILLS • Not Good Holidays • 10 Person Minimum 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. TAR DELI DETROIT 24555 W.12 MILE, Just West of Telegraph, Southfield 352-7377 1. .1 Lelli's of Detroit, 7618 Woodward, Detroit, (313) 871-1590. Lelli's has been an Italian favorite since 1939, with traditional dish- es served daily.The varied menus of Italian specialties provide Lelli family. regular and light presentazic^s oy 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 ristorante an award-winning dining experience. 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. PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT... • Honey Sesame Chicken • Vegetarian Cashew Chicken • Steamed Whitefish (248) 926-6711 6175 HAGGERTY • WEST BLOOMFIELD plogimobil A World of Adventure & Imagination for Boys ST Girls Ages 4 Ea Up. OUR NEW SUMMER HOURS OPEN MONDAYS CLOSED SUNDAYS MON. thru SAT. 10 a.m..- 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. (Carry-Out) 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Construction, Farm, Oceanworld, Racing, Rescue, Jungle, Pirates, Magic & Fairy Tale Castle For endless hours of fantasy play! 6/18 1999 TOY SOLDIER 102 Detroit Jewish News 3947 W. 12 Mile Berkley (248) 543-3115 www.dollhospital.com Mon.-Sat.10-5:30 • Fri.10-8 (gtEAD BA5EP Lincoln Shopping Center 10-1/2 Mile Road & Greenfield Oak Park ■ (248) 968-0022 Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 737- 7220. Enjoying Japanese food is always a delight because of its fla- vorful variety and polite presentation.You can't beat authenticity in Japanese dining and this is what people get when visiting Haka- ta'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 Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. (248) 626-5020. One magazine said that there was no place like it :n 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. entertainment attractions, pin- ball machines. etc. It is open seven days a week. Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418 Northwestern Hwy., Farm- ington Hills, (248) 855-9463.This is a many-faceted type of opera- tion.With the addition of Nibbles and Nuts at the Vineyards, to go along with traditional Jewish dishes prepared by Shirlee Bloom, using only kosher products in her separate kitchen, it becomes much more than just a cafe and catering setup. Home- made salads. sandwiches and entrees are available at booths and cables. Everything can also be gotten for carry-out and tray cater- ing. Shirlee Bloom's outside catering is popular for all occasions. LATH RUP VILLAGE La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous dishes of this popular Middle-Eastern restau- rant are not found in many dining spots of its type.The diversified menu also includes all traditional items as per Old Worid 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 country 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 elsewl- c. -e. Outside catering is available for anything on the meriu. 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 for casual dining and carry-out. Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island restaurants are under the ownership of Rick Rogow &Tom Penis- teris of Big Daddy's Parthenon, and Daren McCarty, Detroit Red Wings, and Bob Probert, Chicago Blackhawks. SOUTHFIELD Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, (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 Sale Marsh, Friday and Saturday evenings. Gateway Deli, 21745 W. II Mile Road, Southfield, (248) 352- 4940. Veal marsala and veal parmesan are among the favored gourmet-like dishes that make this a specialized delicatessen- restaurantTraditional homemade Jewish foods are combined with expected deli fare for much eating goodness. It is open Mondays through Saturdays for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialties also include outside catering and party trays. Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island, 29649 North- western Hwy., Southfield, (248) 358-1700. Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 Northwestern Highway. South- field, (248) 358-0344. Noted for its varied Italian menu, featured are many favorites and a choice wine list, with fine dining excel- lence. Outside catering highlights the same elegant cuisine as served in the restaurant. Star Deli, 24555 W.12 Mile Road, Southfield, (248) 352-7377.This is acclaimed as one of the best little carry-out only delicatessens 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, tole slaw, and more. Star's !ox is cut by hand. Beautiful trays are a standout. WEST BLOOMFIELD Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield. (248) 626- 6313.Authentic Thai dishes include many that have originated at this restaurant-Traditional specialties present a variety of tastes from very spicy to spicy and medium to mild at both lunch and dinner seven days a week. Bagel Deli, 6088 West Maple,West Bloomfield, (248) 851-9666. There are some tables now for those who would have bagel and coffee or many of the traditional foods made by Rose Guttman, but the primary home-cooked selections are for carry-out pur- poses. 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 enter- tainment, sports and politics, this dining phonomenon never seems to quiet down. If anything. it is bi er now than ever, with award-winning Tommy Salad, Greek specialties, lamb chops, etc. Live entertainment is Thursday and Friday. Next door banquet facilities accommodates around 300. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield, (248) 932- 2133. Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes are expertly pre- pared 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 Bloomfield. (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. They are 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 preparations 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. Banquets 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 usual- ly 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 specialize 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 traditional 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 separate carry-out department is chock full of goodness. Liquor service is available. The Dining Guide is a weekly advertising feature.