County's Premier Lifestyle Magazine: Dining Guide For su scription ertising or infohnation, please till (248) 354-6060 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 Red Wings, and Bob Probert, Chicago Blackhawks. SOUTHFIELD Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, South- field, (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. Fine Catering For All Occasions One of Metropolitan Detroit's Most Beautiful & Exciting Restaurants Fine Dining • Dancing Entertainment Tuesday Through Saturday arcalaur Wonderfully Prepared Catering to Your Home, Office or at Our Restaurant Now Appearing BILLY ROSE GARY ROSE Tuesday Thru Friday Evenings Saturday Evenings QUARTET QUARTET 28875 Franklin Rd. at Northwestern & 12 Mile Southfield, MI • (248) 358-3355 VE ETARIAN The Management & Staffs of Mei Ling and Szechuan Empire North Wish Their Customers And Friends a Healthy and Happy New Year Visit Mei Ling and See Wh y Everyone Is Talking About • Vegetarian Sesame Chicken • Vegetarian Cashew Chicken • Steamed White Fisk, etc. (248) 926-6711 9/24 1999 6175 HAGGERTY • WEST BLOOMFIELD 104 Detroit Jewish News 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. 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 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. Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 North- western Highway, Southfield, (248) 358- 0344. Noted for its varied Italian menu, featured are many favorites and a choice wine list, with fine dining excellence. Out- side 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, tole 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 flag- ship of the fast-growing chain with the Andiamo name (Italia West, Bloomfield Hills; Lakefront Bistro, St. Clair Shores; Trattoria, Grosse Pointe Woods; and Oste- ria, Royal Oak and Rochester).The Warren location site has "name" entertainment in the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom. Come- dian Don Rickles is featured Sept. 15 and 16; call for shows and dates. 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 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. 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 breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays and holidays. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 932-2133. Can- tonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes are expertly prepared by Hong Kong chefs whose dexterity in preparations 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 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. Cre- ative 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 specialize in Dim Sum at lunch, with a vast variety from which to choose. The Dining Guide is a weekly advertising feature.