Dining Guide
THE ORIGINAL
AUBURN HILLS
OAK PARK
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 ele-
gant surroundings, it features the same excellent
food served by the Lelli family since 1939. Reser-
vations are accepted for any day except Saturday.
Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile Rd. & Green-
field, 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, dou-
ble-baked bread, children's menu, breakfast, lunch,
dinner and after-theater. It is open Monday
through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and for carry-
out Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. A
smoke-free restaurant.
BERKLEY
Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248) 548-
3650.There is nothing like a consistently depend-
able neighborhood family restaurant.The Italian
and American menu is one that evokes much
confidence in casual dining.The chicken, ribs,
round and square pizzas, 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, Bloomfield
Hills, (248) 932-0800. Award-winning chicken
soup, corned beef, fresh roasted turkey, sand-
wiches, salads and traditional dishes. Party trays
and catering a specialty in this New York-style
deli. Carnegie Deli cheesecake and Steve's
Brownies are among the desserts.
ORCHARD LAKE
The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard
Lake, (248) 865-0000. Menu attractions of Mid-
dle-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 available for any-
thing on the menu.
ROYAL OAK
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 Italian specialties provide
regular and light presentations by the Lelli family.
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 ownership of Rick Rogow &Tom Peri-
steris of Big Daddy's Parthenon, and Daren
McCarty, Detroit Red Wings, and Bob Probert,
Chicago Blackhawks.
FARMINGTON HILLS
SOUTHFIELD
Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake Road, Farm-
ington 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.
Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield,
(248) 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added
dimension with its menu ranging from regional to
contintental.The Billy Rose Quartet plays for
dancing Tuesdays through Fridays; the Gary Rose
Quartet is Saturday evenings.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum,
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 accomplish-
ments. Lunch and snacks are available with table
seating amidst vido games, antiques, nostalgic
posters, flying miniature airplanes, entertain-
ment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It is
open seven days a week.
Gateway Deli, 21745 W. I I Mile Road, South-
field, (248) 352-4940. Veal marsala and veal
parmesan are among the favored gourmet-like
dishes that make this a specialized delicatessen-
restaurant. Traditional homemade Jewish foods
are combined with expected deli fare for much
eating goodness. It is open Mondays through Sat-
urdays for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialties
also include outside catering and party trays.
Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418 Northwest-
ern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-9463.This is
a many-faceted type of operation. Nibbles and
Nuts at the Vineyards, and traditional Jewish dishes
prepared by Shirlee Bloom, using only kosher
products in her separate kitchen, makes it much
more than just a cafe and catering setup. Home-
made 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.
29649 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, (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
availability, 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.
DETROIT
LATHRUP VILLAGE
La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing,
Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous dishes
at this popular Middle-Eastern restaurant are not
found in many dining spots of its type.The diversi-
fied 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.
Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island,
Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 Northwestern
Highway, Southfield, (248) 358-0344. Noted for
its varied Italian menu, featured 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, Southfield,
(248) 352-7377.This is acclaimed as one of the
best little carry-out only delicatessens in Ameri-
ca. 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; Lakefront Bistro, St. Clair
Shores; Trattoria, Grosse Pointe Woods; and
Osteria, Royal Oak and Rochester).The Warren
location site has "name" entertainment in the
Andiamo Celebrity Showroom. Call for other
shows and dates.
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WEST BLOOMFIELD
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 entertain-
ment is Thursday and Friday. Next door banquet
facilities accommodates around 300.
Gazebo Café, 6393 Farmington Road,West
Bloomfield, (248) 539-8846.This family 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 break-
fast, lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays and holidays.
Hoa Kow,430I Orchard Lake Road,West
Bloomfield, (248) 932-2133. Cantonese, Szechuan
and Mandarin dishes are expertly prepared by
Hong Kong chefs whose dexterity in prepara-
tions 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 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 Bloom-
field, (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.
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 din-
ing experience that is easily recognized by aficiona-
dos.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 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
obtainable.The separate carry-out department is
chock full of goodness. Liquor service is available.
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