Dining Guide
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AUBURN HILLS
LeIIi'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 elegant surroundings, it features the
same excellent food served by the Lelli family
since 1939. Reservations are accepted for any
evening except Saturday.
tional Jewish dishes prepared by Shirlee
Bloom, using only kosher products in her sep-
arate kitchen, makes it much more than just a
cafe and catering 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.
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 avail-
able 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.
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 Mid-
west. Former Detroiters who now live in vari-
ous 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 Saturday, 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.
DETROIT
ORCHARD LAKE
Lelli's of Detroit, 7618 Woodward, Detroit,
(313) 871- I 590. Lelli's has been an Italian
favorite since 1939, with traditional dishes
served daily.The varied menus of Italian spe-
cialties provide regular and light presentations
by the Lelli family.
FARMINGTON HILLS
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The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road,
Orchard Lake, (248) 865-0000. Menu attrac-
dons 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 available for anything on the menu.
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 Ital-
ian ristorante 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.
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. Com-
plete 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 Guin-
ness Book of Records has featured its accom-:
plishments. Lunch and snacks are available with
table seating amidst vido games, antiques, nos-
talgic posters, flying miniature airplanes, enter-
tainment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It
is open seven days a week.
Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418 North-
western Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-
9463.This is a many-faceted type of operation.
Nibbles and Nuts at the Vineyards, and tradi-
thru October, '99
LATHRUP VILLAGE
La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing,
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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,
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 home-
made Jewish foods are combined with expect-
ed deli fare for much eating goodness. It is
open Mondays through Saturdays for break-
fast, lunch and dinner. Specialties also include
outside catering and party trays.
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
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