. . Dining Guide C.) 7 * iL.4 00,-1#0000-4"44 sar ,ro a.;070•00„ THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 7:30 P.M. 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. 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. WEST BLOOMFIELD AN EVENING AT THE OPERA honoring IRINA MISHURA prior to her Metropolitan Opera debut featured artists: CANTOR LORI CORRSIN CANTOR FREDDA RAKUSIN MENDELSON CANTOR JACOB BEN-ZION MENDELSON CANTOR HAROLD ORBACH The Arlene June Gottlieb Concert is co-sponsored by Temple Israel's Brotherhood. For complimentary tickets, please call the Temple office, (248)661-5700 • FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 7:30 P.M. A CHAZENDEL OIF SHABBOS (Four Cantors at a Sabbath Service) Join us for Shabbat outdoors in the Wasserman Pavilion for a service and sermon in song highlighting the Cantors listed above TEMPLE ISRAEL • 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Bagel Deli, 6088 West Maple,West Bloom- field, (248) 85I-9666.There are some tables now for those who would have bagel and cof- fee or many of 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,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 the 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 prepared by Hong Kong chefs whose dexterity 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 respon- sible 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. Open seven days a week. Mai Tai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road., West Bloomfield, (248) 626-63I3.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. It's a casual and pleasant restaurant open seven days. 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 recog- nized 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 good- ness. Liquor service is available. Orchard Lake Rd. • 932-3133 The'Dining Guide is a weekly advertising feature. 7/30 .11,k 9 MP Detroit Jewish News 248-354-6060 ext. 209 __/