Dining Guide

AUBURN HILLS

Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road,
Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The second of
Lelli's traditionally fine Italian ristorantes is
located across from the Pontiac Silyerdome.
Besides elegant surroundings, it features the
same excellent food served by the Lelli fami-
ly since 1939. Reservations are accepted for
any day except Saturday.

BERKLEY

Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248)
548-3650.There is nothing like a consisten-
tly dependable neighborhood family restau-
rant The Italian and American menu is one
that evokes much confidence in casual din-
ing.The chicken, ribs, round and square piz-
zas, fish, salad, pasta, etc. are served seven
days a week for lunch and dinner. Everything
is also available for carry-out.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloom-
field Hills, (248) 932-0800. Features award-
winning chicken soup, fabulous sandwiches
including corned beef and fresh roasted
turkey, salads and traditional dishes. Carnegie
Deli cheesecake, marble pound cake, Steve's
Brownies and banana cake are just some of
the marvelous desserts. Party trays and cater-
ing are specialties.This deli offers a lot of New
York style right here in Bloomfield Hills!

DETROIT

Lelli's of Detroit, 7618 Woodward,
Detroit, (313) 871-1590, Lelli's has been an
Italian favorite since 1939, with traditional
dishes served daily.The varied menus of Ital-
ian specialties provide regular and light pre-
sentations by the Lelli family.

FARMINGTON HILLS

Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. 10 Mile Rd., Farm-
ington Hills, (248) 474-3033. Family recipes,
homemade and graciously served in a
romantic atmosphere have made this inti-
mately elegant but casual Italian ristorante an
award-winning dining experience. Its Garden
Room with adjacent patio for appetizers and
hors d'oeuvres, is used for private events.
Dishes prepared in Cafe Cortina's kitchen
are from Italy's Veneto region, and have been
recognized by many national magazines.

Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 855-1122. Middle-
Eastern dining is featured by Hassan Bazzi,
former maitre d' at the Original Sheik in
downtown Detroit. Daily specials at lunch
and dinner. Full menu carryout with catering
available. Complete liquor service.

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Muse-
um, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington
Hills, (248) 626-5020. One magazine said that
there was no place like it in the country.The
Guinness Book of Records has featured its
accomplishments. Lunch and snacks are avail-
able with table seating amidst vido games,
antiques, nostalgic posters, flying miniature
airplanes, entertainment attractions, pinball
machines, etc. It is open seven days a week.

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New King Lim's, 30701 W. 12 Mile Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 474-278I.An Oak
Park pioneer stalwart for years, it is still
owned and operated by Harold Horn.
Authentic Cantonese, Szechuan and Man-
darin food are served daily at lunch and
dinner, with complete carryout available.

Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills,
(248) 855-9463.This is a many-faceted type
of operation. Nibbles and Nuts at the Vine-
yards, and traditional Jewish dishes pre-
pared by Shirlee Bloom, using only kosher
products in her separate kitchen, makes it
much more than just a cafe and catering
setup. Homemade salads, sandwiches 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.

LATHRUP VILLAGE

La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Land-
ing, Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099.
Numerous dishes at this popular Middle-
Eastern restaurant are not found in many
dining spots of its type.The diversified
menu also 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, 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 Sun-
day, 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 guarded family recipes not
found elsewhere. Outside catering is avail-
able for anything on the menu.

ROYAL OAK

Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney
Island, 32832 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak,
(248) 554-8600.This is much more than a
Coney Island operations. Both Greek spe-
cialties and Coney Island favorites are
combined at this attractive restaurants for
casual dining and carry-out. Little Daddy's
Parthenon & Coney Island restaurant are
under the ownership of Rick Rogow &
Tom Peristeris of Big Daddy's Parthenon,
and Daren McCarty, Detroit RedWings,
and Bob Probert, Chicago Blackhawks.

SOUTHFIELD

ExCalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield,
(248) 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added
dimension with its menu ranging from region-
al to contintental.The Billy Rose Quartet
plays for dancing Tuesdays through Fridays; •
the Gary Rose Quartet is Saturday evenings.

Gateway Deli, 21745 W. 11 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 goodness.
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.This has become a
busy meeting and eating place for workers
in the area and residents at breakfast, lunch
and dinner. At lunch time, a lot of pride is
also taken for the rapid carry-out availabili-
ty, with orders ready in express time.Ten
Coney specials, eggs anytime, chili, burgers,
pita wraps, gyros, etc. are on the menu
seven days a week.

Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 North-
western Highway, Southfield, (248) 358-
0344. Noted for its varied Italian menu, fea-
tured are many favorites and a choice wine
list, with fine dining excellence. Outside
catering highlights the same elegant cuisine
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. 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, cole slaw, and more. Star's lox is cut
by hand. Beautiful trays are a standout.

WARREN

Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road,
Warren, (810) 268-3200.This is the flagship
of the fast-growing chain with the Andiamo
name (Italia West, Bloomfield Hills; Lake-
front Bistro, St. Clair Shores; Trattoria,
Grosse Pointe Woods; and Osteria, Royal
Oak and Rochester).The Warren location
site has "name" entertainment in the Andi-
amo Celebrity Showroom. Comedian Don
Rickles is featured Sept. 15 and 16; call for
other shows and dates.

WEST BLOOMFIELD

Bagel Deli, 6088 West Maple,West Bloom-
field, (248) 85 I -9666.There are some tables
now for those who would have bagel and
coffee 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 big-
ger 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.

C/
Gazebo Café, 6393 Farmington Road,
)
West Bloomfield, (248) 539-8846.This fam-
ily restaurant with home cooking and
European menu features daily specials at
lunch and dinner. No charge for children
under 8; discount for senior citizens. Russ-
ian-style catering available. Open six days
for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed
Mondays and holidays.

Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road,West c /\
Bloomfield, (248) 932-2133. Cantonese,
Szechuan and Mandarin dishes are expertly
prepared by Hong Kong chefs whose dex-
terity in preparations are authentically pre-
sented. 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. 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.Tradi-
tional taste buds will enjoy the variety of
preparations from very spicy to spicy to
medium to mild at both lunch and dinner.
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 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.

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 tradi-
tional 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 sepa-
rate carry-out department is chock full of
goodness. Liquor service is available.

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