Vyaget De ► Dining Guide UBURN HILLS of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road,Auburn Ils, (248) 373-4440.The second of Lelli's traditionally e Italian ristorantes is located across from the Silver- me. Besides elegant surrounds, it features the same cellent food served by the Lelli family since 1939. servations are accepted for any day except Saturday. lar Middle-Eastern restaurant are not found in many potato salad, tole slaw, and more. Star's lox is cut by dining spots of its type.The diversified menu also hand. Beautiful trays are a standout. 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, ERKLEY la, 4033 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248) 548- 50.There is nothing like a consistently depend- :: family neighborhood restaurant.The Italian id American menu is one that evokes much confi- ance in casual dining.The chicken, ribs, round and 1 ware pizzas, fish, salad, pasta, etc., are served ?.ven days a week for lunch and dinner. Everything also available for carry-out. LOOMFIELD HILLS teve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48) 932-0800. Chicken soup, corned beef and ' asted turkeys are available for dining in or carry- t in this NewYork-type restaurant open seven ys a week.Among its desserts are Carnegie Deli- le cheesecakes and Steve Romanik brownies. ETROIT elli's of Detroit, 76 I 8 Woodward, Detroit, (313) 1-1590. Lelli's has been an Italian favorite since 939, with traditional dishes served daily.The varied enus of Italian specialties provide regular and light esentations by the Lelli family. Oak Park, (248) 968-0022. Ranked among the top delicatessen-restaurants in the Midwest. Former Detroiters who now live in various parts of the country also 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 Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and for carry-out Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to I I p.m. A 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 guard- ed family recipes not found elsewhere. Outside catering is available for anything on the menu. Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road,West Bloom- many that have originated at this restaurant.Tradi- tional specialties present a variety of tastes from lunch and dinner seven days a week. Bagel Deli, 6088 West Maple,West Bloomfield, (248) 85 I -9666. There are some tables now for the traditional foods made by Rose Guttman, but the primary home-cooked selections are for carry- out purposes. 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, ing favorite for celebrities, personalities and notables from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics, Tommy Salad, Greek specialties, lamb chops, etc. Live Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield, 32832 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, (248) 554-8600. (248) 932-2133. Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin This is more than your usual Coney Island spot. dishes are expertly prepared by Hong Kong chefs Greek specialties like juicy lamb chops and varied whose dexerity in preparations are authentically pre- styles of lamb are combined with Coney Island sented. However, the large amount of whitefish served is an amazing statistic.Whitefish is prepared 15 differ- rafe Cortina, 30715 W. 10 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, restaurants are owned by Rick Rogow and Tom 'Z48) 474-3033. Family recipes, homemade and gra- Peristeris of Big Daddy's Parthenon, and partners used for private events. Dishes prepared in Cafe 1 :ortina's kitchen are from Italy's Veneto region, and D ave been recognized by many national magazines. \ , iakata, 32443 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington ills, (248) 737-7220. Enjoying Japanese food is always SOUTHFIELD Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, (248) 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added dimension ocktails, Japanese wines and beers also available. larvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, 1005 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248) among the favored,gourmet-like dishes that make this a specialized delicatessen-restaurant Traditional home- made Jewish foods are combined with expected deli fare for much eating goodness. It is open Mondays through Saturdays for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spe- cialties also include outside catering and party trays. .ecords has featured its accomplishments. Lunch and Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, (248) 358-1700. Greek ames, antiques, nostalgic posters, flying miniature irplanes, entertainment attractions, pinball nachines, etc. It is open seven days a week. Mai Tai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road.,West Bloomfield, Traditional taste buds will enjoy the variety of prepa- ' 4,-5020. One magazine said that there was no ace like it in the country.The Guiness Book of nacks are available with table seating amidst vido restaurant Cocktails and wine are served as well as juice bar favorites. They are open seven days a week through Thursdays; the Warren Commission with (248) 352-4940. Veal marsala and veal parmesan are Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island, 29649 food favorites are offered, including the popular Coney Island hotdogs with chili and chopped onions or chili on a bun with chopped onions.These and other Amer- ican delights are what had Detroiters and suburban- rations from very spicy to spicy to medium to mild 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 usually come with separate costs. Bloomfield, (248) 626-8585. Creative dishes make this a different type of gourmet-style Oriental dining experience that is easily recognized by aficionados. and served seven days a week.This is one of the few a vast variety from which to choose. Highway, Southfield, (248) 358-0344. Noted for its Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Road,West side catering highlights the same elegant cuisine as ecomes much more than just a cafe and catering `l etup. Homemade salads, sandwiches and entrees are vailable at booths and tables. Everything can also be :otten for carry-out and tray catering. Shirlee loom's outside catering is popular for all occasions. THRUP VILLAGE _a Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup (248) 559 9099. Numerous dishes of this popu- Bloomfield, (248) 855-6622. Stage & Co. and Stage Delicatessen are the same.The present one on Jewish traditional dishes along with good deli- catessen favorites. When its original counterpart, 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, Open till 10 pm Orchard Lake Road features favored homemade Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield, (248) 352-7377.This is acclaimed as one of the best little Deli • Dining • Catering Serving the Pinegt Jewish Delicatessen since 1962 restaurants that specialize in Dim Sum at lunch, with served in the restaurant carry-out only delicatessens in America. For sure in Stage & Co. The Hong Kong cooking preparations are authentic Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 Northwestern a choice wine list, with fine dining excellence. Out- And as Always...A perfect Corned Beef Sandwich! Shangri-La, 6407 Orchard Lake Road,West ites traveling to downtown Detroit years back !sing only kosher products in her separate kitchen, it YOUR Stage Favorites with Light-Sized Portions & Prices After 9 Nightly restaurant open seven days. fineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418 Northwestern varied Italian menu, featured are many favorites and After Theatre Menu at both lunch and dinner. A casual and pleasant Flwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-9463.This is a 'many-faceted type of operation.With the addition of I ":;bbles and Nuts at the Vineyards, to go along with / . raditional Jewish dishes prepared by Shirlee Bloom, Now Appearing By Popular Demand! ditional delights and many not seen at any other (248) 626-63I3.The Thai dishes served are authentic Gateway Deli, 21745 W. II Mile Road, Southfield, ooms.A seven-day-a-week operation with exotic diversified Middle-eastern menu that includes all tra- with a number of them originating at this restaurant songstress Suzie Marsh, Friday and Saturday evenings. I's sushi bar, private tatami rooms and open dining 668-1800.01d World recipes are responsible for the Billy Rose Quartet plays for dancing Tuesdays delight because of its flavorful variety and polite fi ning and this is what people get when visiting Haka- La Fendi, 6123 Haggerty, West Bloomfield, (248) with its menu ranging from regional to contintental. resentation.You can't beat authenticity in Japanese (248) 851-9666 Fax: (248) 851-5698 entertainment is Thursday and Friday. Next door ban- ent ways, with about 1,000 pounds sold every week (ith adjacent patio for appetizers and hors d'oeuvres, 6088 W. Maple at Farmington Rd. West Bloomfield this dining phonomenon never seems to quiet down. If anything, it is bigger now than ever, with award-winning Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island, Probert of the Chicago Blackhawks. • 10 Person Minimum • With Coupon Only • Expires 7-8-99 West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. Always a Greek din- and carry-out.This and the other Little Daddy's erard-winning dining experience. Its Garden Room OUR GREAT DAIRY & DELI TRAYS INCLUDING ROSE'S HOMEMADE SOUR CREAM NUT CAKE those who would have bagel and coffee or many of quet facilities accommodates around 300. 10 OFF very spicy to spicy and medium to mild at both ROYAL OAK Daren McCarty of the Detroit Red Wings, and Bob $ field. (248) 626-6313.Authentic Thai dishes include favorites in an attractive restaurant for casual dining I : ' bis intimately elegant but casual Italian ristorante an I WEST BLOOMFIELD ARMINGTON HILLS ously served in a romantic atmosphere have made Featuring Rose's Homemade Traditional Jewish Food Fri/Sat until 11 pm 248.855.6622 "On the Boardwalk" 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. DETRorr [ CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS! Call (248)354-5959 Detroit Jewish News 7/2 1999 93