Dining Guide
Chamber, D M , Tu R sisSociety
1999-2000 Series / 56th Season
Sunday, September 26,1999, 8:oo P. VI.
AUBURN HILLS
LATHRUP VILLAGE
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road,Auburn
La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup
Hills, (248) 373-4440.The second of Lelli's traditional-
Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous dishes of this pop-
ly fine Italian ristorantes is located across from the
ular Middle-Eastern restaurant are not found in many
Silverdome. Besides elegant surrounds, it features the
dining spots of its type.The diversified menu also
same excellent food served by the Lelli family since
includes all traditional items as per Old World
1939. Reservations are accepted for any day except
recipes.The various exotic cocktails made at the
Saturday.
juice bar from fruits and vegetables are available
BERKLEY
Sila, 4033 W 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248) 548-
3650.There is nothing like a consistently depend-
able family neighborhood restaurant. The Italian
and American menu is one that evokes much confi-
dence in casual dining.The chicken, ribs, round and
OAK PARK
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills,
9 p.m. to 11 p.m. A smoke-free restaurant
DETROIT
Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island,
32832 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, (248) 554-8600.
These are much more than Coney Island opera-
tions. Both Greek specialties and Coney Island
graciously served in a romantic atmosphere have
rants for casual dining and carry-out Little Daddy's
made this intimately elegant but casual Italian ris-
Parthenon & Coney Island restaurants are under the
torante an award-winning dining experience. Its Gar-
ownership of Rick Rogow &Tom Peristeris of Big
den Room with adjacent patio for appetizers and
Daddy's Parthenon, and Daren McCarty, Detroit Red
hors d'oeuvres, is used for private events. Dishes
Wings, and Bob Probert, Chicago Blackhawks.
Hakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington
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 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 oper-
songstress Suzie Marsh, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Gateway Deli, 21745 W 11 Mile Road, Southfield,
(248) 352-4940.. Veal marsala and veal parmesan are
ed 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.
Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, (248) 358-1700.
machines, etc. It is open seven days a week.
Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 Northwestern
Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418 Northwest-
varied Italian menu, featured are many favorites and
ern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-9463.This is
a choice wine list, with fine dining excellence. Out-
side catering highlights the same elegant cuisine as
tion of Nibbles and Nuts at the Vineyards, to go
served in the restaurant.
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.
Cash Bar and
Hors d'Oeuvres
Menu Available
Fri, day 011uCiHyES2T3RA7 p.m.
Tickets: $25 per person
Highway, Southfield, (248) 358-0344. Noted for its
a many-faceted type of operation.With the addi-
separate kitchen, it becomes much more than just
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homemade Jewish foods are combined with expect-
Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island, 29649
Shirlee Bloom, using only kosher products in her
Presents the Great
Billy Rose Quartet plays for dancing Tuesdays
snacks are available with table seating amidst vido
along with traditional Jewish dishes prepared by
For subscription tickets and to receive a sesaon brochure, call the Chamber Music
Society of Detroit at 248-737-9980.After July I 0, single ticket purchase is available
at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers including Hudson's and Harmony House stores.
To charge tickets by phone, call 248-645-6666.
through Thursdays; the Warren Commission with
games, antiques, nostalgic posters, flying miniature
airplanes, entertainment attractions, pinball
In addition to the season subscription, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit
presents world-renowned soprano Jessye Norman
April 29, 2000, 5:00 P.M., Detroit Opera House
The recital will benefit the Chamber Music Society of Detroit and an afterglow
reception will benefit the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
with its menu ranging from regional to contintental.
this a specialized delicatessen-restaurant Traditional
Records has featured its accomplishments. Lunch and
Orchestra Hall
Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, (248)
beers also available.
626-5020. One magazine said that there was no
place like it in the country.The Guiness Book of
Sunday, May 21, 2000, 8:oo P.M.
Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added dimension
among the favored gourmet-like dishes that make
31005 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248)
Takacs Quartet
Seligman Family Performing Arts Center
SOUTHFIELD
ation with exotic cocktails, Japanese wines and
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum,
Saturday, March 25, 2000, 8:oo P.
ROYAL OAK
favorites are combined in these attractive restau-
national magazines.
Seligman Family Performing Arts Center
individual pita breads that are served hot from an
Hills, (248) 474-3033. Family recipes, homemade and
prepared in Cafe Cortina's kitchen are from Italy's
Borromeo String Quarter with James Dunham, Viola
open hearth. Many of the dining favorites are guard-
Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. 10 Mile Rd., Farmington
Veneto region, and have been recognized by many
Saturda-y, February 26, 2000, 8:oo P. VI,
eastern and Lebanese dining are featured along with
catering is available for anything on the menu.
FARMINGTON HILLS
Joshua Bell, Violin
Seligman Family Performing Arts Center
Lake, (248) 865-0000. Menu attractions of Middle-
871-1590. Lelli's has been an Italian favorite since
presentations by the Lelli family.
Wednesday, February 9, 2000, 8:oo P.M.
The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard
ed family recipes not found elsewhere. Outside
menus of Italian specialties provide regular and light
Seligman Family Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School
ORCHARD LAKE
Lelli's of Detroit, 7618 Woodward, Detroit, (313)
1939, with traditional dishes served daily.The varied
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
bread, children's menu, breakfast, lunch, dinner and
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
style cheesecakes and Steve Romanik brownies.
Saturday, November 13, 1999, 8:oo P. VI.
Detroiters who now live in various parts of the
after-theater. It is open Monday through Sunday, 10
a.m. to 9 p.m. and for carry-out Friday and Saturday,
days a week.Among its desserts are Carnegie Deli-
Orchestra Hall
delicatessen-restaurants in the Midwest. Former
favorite with its huge sandwiches, double-baked
out in this New York-type restaurant open seven
Tokyo String Quartet
Oak Park, (248) 968-0022. Ranked among the top
seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Everything
roasted turkeys are available for dining in or carry-
Sunday, October 1°,1999, 8:oo P.M.
Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile Rd. & Greenfield,
country also extoll the many virtues of this great
(248) 932-0800. Chicken soup, corned beef and
Orchestra Hall
seven days a week.
square pizzas, fish, salad, pasta, etc., are served
is also available for carry-out.
Richard Goode, Piano
Buddy Morrow
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,
Walt Andrus
Excalibur Restaurant, Banquet Sr Convention Center
28875 and 28847 Franklin Rd. • Southfield, MI 48034
248.358.3355 • FAX 248.358.3227
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