6676 ORCHARD LAKE Ro.
SOUTH OF MAPLE.
Dining Guide
WEST SIDE OF
ORCHARD LAKE RD.
THE
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INTERNATIONAL DINING
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 locat-
ed across from the Pontiac Silverdome. Besides
elegant surroundings, it features the same excel-
lent 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 consistently
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, 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.
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 Italian special-
ties provide regular and light presentations by
the Lelli family.
FARMINGTON HILLS
Cafe Cortina, 30715 W. 10 Mile Rd., Farming-
ton Hills, (248) 474-3033. Family recipes, home-
made and graciously served in a romantic
atmosphere have made this intimately elegant
but casual Italian ristorante an award-winning
dining experience. Its Garden Room with adja-
cent 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-East-
ern 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 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, 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 North-
western Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-9463.
This is a many-faceted type of operation. Nib-
bles 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 cater-
ing setup. Homemade 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.
LATHRUP VILLAGE
La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing,
Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous dish-
es 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.
OAK PARK
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 sand-
wiches, double-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
I I p.m. A smoke-free restaurant.
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
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. Lit-
tle Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island restau-
rant 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, 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.
Gateway Deli, 21745 W. 11 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
Saturdays for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spe-
cialties also include outside catering and party
trays.
Little Daddy's Parthenon & Coney Island,
29649 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, (248)
358-I700.This has become a busy meeting and
eating place for workers in the area and resi-
dents 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 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 suc-
cess. 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. Comedian 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, personal-
ities and notables from the worlds of entertain-
ment, sports and politics, this dining phonome-
non 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 entertainment is Thursday and Friday. Next
door banquet facilities accommodates around
300.
NORTH SIDE OF
WEST BLOOMFIELD PLAZA
(248) 851-8782
BREAKFAST &
LUNCH SPECIALS
a.m.-5 p.m.
TUESDAY-SUNDAY 11
COUPON
BUY ANY OMELETTE
GET SECOND PLAIN OMELETTE
FREE!
(Gourmet Omelettes Excluded)
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SMOKED
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BUY ONES SANDWICH OR
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Gift Certificates Available
Not Valid For Carry-Out
Gazebo Café, 6393 Farmington Road,West
Bloomfield, (248) 539-8846.This family restau-
rant with home cooking and European menu
features daily specials at lunch and dinner. No
charge for children under 8; discount for senior
citizens. Russian-style catering available. Open
six days for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed
Mondays and holidays.
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Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road,West
Bloomfield, (248) 932-2133. Cantonese,
Szechuan and Mandarin dishes are expertly pre-
pared by Hong Kong chefs whose dexterity in
preparations are authentically presented. How-
ever, the large amount of whitefish served is an
amazing statistic.Whitefish is prepared 15 dif-
ferent ways, with about 1,000 pounds sold every
week.
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ECIALS
La Fendi, 6123 Haggerty, West Bloomfield,
(248) 668-1800. Old World recipes are respon-
sible 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) 626-6313.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 din-
ner. 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 Ori-
ental dining experience that is easily recognized
by aficionados.The Hong Kong cooking prepara-
tions 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 vari-
ety from which to choose.
The Dining Guide is a weekly advertising feature.
KIDS EAT FRS:
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LuNcii AND DINNERS
THROUGH OCT. 17111
Kick under 8 • Off the ehildrenia menu ontv
CLOSED MONDAYS
Child-friendly • Very clean
• Smoke-free environment
6393 Farmington Road,
Just N. of Maple, Next to the
Sports Club of West Bloomfield
(248) 539-8846
Russian Style Catering Available
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