1
Dining Guide
each
AUBURN HILLS
Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The
second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian ris-
torantes is located across from the Pontiac
Silverdome. Besides elegant surroundings, it
features the same excellent food served by
the Lelli family since 1939. Reservations are
accepted for any evening except Saturday.
BERKLEY
Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248)
548-3650.There is nothing like a consis-
tently dependable 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, sandwiches, salads and tra-
ditional dishes. Party trays and catering a
specialty in this New York-style deli.
Carnegie Deli cheesecake and Steve's
Brownies are among the desserts.
Lunch and snacks are available with table
seating amidst vido games, antiques, nos-
talgic 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 Park pioneer stalwart for years, it
is still owned and operated by Harold
Hom.Authentic Cantonese, Szechuan and
Mandarin food are served daily at lunch
and dinner, with complete carryout avail-
able.
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 popular for all
occasions.
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.
FARMINGTON HILLS
OAK PARK
Cafe Cortina, 30715 W.10 Mile Rd.,
Farmington Hills, (248) 474-3033. Family
recipes, homemade and graciously served
in a romantic atmosphere have made this
intimately elegant but casual Italian ris-
torante an award-winning dining experi-
ence. 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.
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 11 p.m. A
smoke-free restaurant.
Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-1122.
Middle-Eastern dining is featured by Has-
san 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
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 accomplishments.
With Purchase of a Second
Turkey Sandwich at Regular Price
With Coupon
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.
MIX OR MATCH
Expires 9/30/99
1099
OUR. EVERYDAY LOW PRICE
LET SHIRLEE BLOOM
CATER YOUR NEXT EVENT
ONLY KOSHER PRODUCTS USED
IN PREPARATION OF FOOD
lb.
(Sliced)
LOX
• Salads
• Sandwiches
• Traditional
Food
• Soups
• Dine-In
• Carry-Out
• Wine
• Liquors
32418 NORTHWESTERN HWY.
Between Middlebelt & 14 Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills
(248
855.9463
Fax: 248) 626-8468
Shang tii-La
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.
DETROIT
98% FAT-FREE
TURKEY SANDWICH
AUTHENTIC HONG KONG STYLE COOKING
'Featuring Wonderful, traditional favorites...
a superb variety of dining specialties
•
The only
Chinese
restaurant
open until
2:00 a.m.
6407 Orchard Lake Rd.
(In The Orchard Mall)
(248) 626 - 8585
Hours: Monday thru Sunday
11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
UfICKS
Chicago Bar 0 Grill
.1 / 2 OFF
r
Any Menu Item
when a 2nd menu item of equal or greater value is purchased
Not good with any other offer. Expires December 31, 1999
Valid Anytime • Dine in Only
— --J
6745 ORCHARD LAKE RD.
Across from Americana West
(248) 737-7242
9/24
1999
Detroit Jewish News
103