Dining Guide
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SOUTHFIELD
Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, South-
field, (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 Suzie Marsh, Friday and Saturday
evenings.
Gateway Deli, 21745 W. I I Mile Road,
Southfield, (248) 352-4940. Veal marsala and
veal parmesan are among the favored
gourmet-like dishes that make this a special-
ized delicatessen-restaurant. Traditional
homemade Jewish foods are combined with
expected deli fare for much eating good-
ness. 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 Northwestern Hwy., South-
field, (248) 358-1700.
Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 North-
western Highway, Southfield, (248) 358-
0344. Noted for its varied Italian menu,
featured are many favorites and a choice
wine list, with fine dining excellence. Out-
side catering highlights the same elegant
cuisine as served in the restaurant.
Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Road, South-
field, (248) 352-7377.This is acclaimed as
one of the best little carry-out only deli-
catessens 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 lox is cut by
hand. Beautiful trays are a standout.
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30715 W. TEN MILE RD.
Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road, West
(Just East of Orchard Lake Rd.)
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Bloomfield. (248) 626-63 I 3. Authentic Thai
dishes include many that have originated at
this restaurant.Traditional specialties pre-
sent 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) 85I-9666.There are
some tables now for those who would
have bagel and coffee or many of the tradi-
tional 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, 6I 99 Orchard
Lake Road,West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600.
Always a Greek dining favorite for celebrities,
personalities and notables from the worlds of
entertainment, sports and politics, this dining
phonomenon never seems to quiet down. If
anything, it is bigger now than ever, with
award-winning Tommy Salad, Greek special-
ties, 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) 932-3133. Cantonese,
Szechuan and Mandarin dishes are expertly
prepared 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 Bloom-
field, (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) 626-63 I 3.The Thai dishes
served are authentic with a number of them
originating at this restaurant.Traditional
taste buds will enjoy the variety of prepara-
tions 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. Ban-
quets 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.
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 spe-
cialize in Dim Sum at lunch, with a vast
variety from which to choose
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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 deli-
catessen favorites. When its original
counterpart, Stage Deli in Oak Park,
opened years before, its menu did not
include many items that are now obtain-
able. The separate carry-out department
is chock full of goodness. Liquor service
is available.
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