.10.11/ ••• ■ ' • 14.-1- • .48. 4.111141041111 vs. .G. NICK'S Dining Guide 6066 W. Maple • West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322 • (248) 851-0805 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. 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 goodness. It is open Mondays through Saturdays for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialties also include outside catering and party trays. Tender boneless breast of chicken sautéed into a classic Piccata then served atop a bed of angel-hair pasta and served with a choice of soup or salad ...$ I 2.95 _ . . ••••• ■ ••••ms.....• • . wt.*. . • . PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT... • Honey Sesame Chicken • Vegetarian Cashew Chicken • Steamed Whitefish (248) 926-6711 6175 HAGGERTY • WEST BLOOMFIELD ,vk offers quality craftsmanship in all of our custom designed pieces and repairs. Couple that with the most talented designers in the jewelry industry and you can be assured that your next purchase will be perfect. M.B. Jewelry offers full service — appraisals, watch repair, lapidary service and jewelry repair. We carry many stones, diamonds and colored gems. A ji , E 11 Apple ga te , Sq uar e • 29847 No iFHGwym rthwestern . Southfield, Ml 48034 • (248) 356-7007 LTD. Advertise in our Arts & Entertainment Section! Li 8/13 1999 tint Id JNArts &Entertainment 98 Detroit Jewish News Call The Sales Department (248) 354.7123 Ext. 209 Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island, 29649 Northwestern Hwy., South- field, (248) 358- I 700.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. DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 41'N 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 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. 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 Simple repairs while you wait. M.B. A J p E p 1 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, Iamb chops, etc. Live entertainment is Thursday and Friday. Next door banquet facilities accommodates around 300. 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. 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. The Dining Guide is a weekly advertising feature. cY\