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 4 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 Detroit Jewish News 6/25 1999 95