Dining Guide
THE INTELLIGENT CHICKEN
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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 Silverdome.
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. Award-winning
chicken soup, corned beef, fresh roasted
turkey, sandwiches, salads and traditional dish-
es. Party trays and catering a specialty in this
NewYork-style deli. Carnegie Deli cheesecake
and Steve's Brownies are among the desserts.
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Park pioneer stalwart for years, it is still
owned and operated by Harold Hom.
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 Vineyards, and traditional Jewish dish-
es prepared by Shirlee Bloom, using only
kosher products in her separate kitchen,
makes it much more than just 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 popu-
lar for all occasions.
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32431 Northwestern Hwy. (between 14 & Middlebelt, Farmington Hills)
www.intelligentchicken.com
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.
Fine Catering
For All Occasions
One of Metropolitan Detroit's Most Beautiful & Exciting Restaurants
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.
New King Lim's, 30701 W. 12 Mile Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 474-2781.An Oak
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.
Fine Dining • Dancing
Entertainment
Tuesday Through Saturday
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 specialties 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 owner-
ship of Rick Rogow & Tom Peristeris of
Big Daddy's Parthenon, and Daren
McCarty, Detroit Red Wings, and Bob
Probert, Chicago Blackhawks.
Wonderfully Prepared
Catering to Your Home,
Office or at Our Restaurant
Now Appearing
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GARY ROSE
Tuesday Thru Friday Evenings
Saturday Evenings
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28875 Franklin Rd. at Northwestern & 12 Mile Southfield, MI • (248) 358 3355
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.
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