valve Dining Guide DINING GUIDE from page 92 ti e 440.a.Cafe & Catering, 32418 lifik4tteiii Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) is a many-faceted type of opera- 855-9463.This .. don. Nibbles and Nuts at theVineyards, and tra- ditional Jewish dishes prepared by Shirlee wing only kosher products in her sepa- Sl ten, makes it much more than just a tering setup. Homemade salads, sand- kid entrees are available at booths and i.14 Everything can also be gotten for carry- tray catering. Shirlee Bloom's outside enng is popular for all occasions. LATHRUP VILLAGE La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, El Dorado Country Club 2869 N. Pontiac Trail • Just west of Haggerty (248) 624-1050 Olt scamm packages available LathrupVillage, (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 e. World Famous Gypsy Band Leaders From Budapest, Hungary DEKI LAKATOS SANDOR and DEKI LAKATOS SANDOR JR. on their Fall I 999 American Concert Tour ENIKO FABIAN Primadonna of Transylvania Will perform "PLAY IT AGAIN GYPSY" and Bread Basket Deli, 10 112 Mile Rd. & Greenfield, Oak Park, (248) 968-0022. Ranked ...among the top delicatessen-restaurants in the Ivtidwest. Former Detroiters who now live in arious parts< of the country also extoll the Y virtues of this great favorite with its uge sandwiches, double baked bread, chil- attenu, breakfast, lunch, dinner and rtneater. It is open . iionday through 10 a.m. to 9 p.m, and for carry-out turday, 9 p.m.to I I p.m, d, Orchard ,'#10Ps of iningare fea- ads that are laity of the recipes not is available European & American Family Dining • Cocktails THURSDAY, NOV. II and FRIDAY, NOV. 12, 6 p.m. $35 Per Person Includes: Dinner, Concert,Tax & Gratuities For Reservations. Please Call (734) 283-9622 14315 Northline • Just Minutes From 1-75, Exit 37 • Southgate 'SOUTHFIELD bur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, aaaa 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added dimension with its menu ranging from regional to contintental.The Billy Rose Quartet plays for danOngTuesdays through Fridays; the Gary is Saturday evenings. . W. I I Mile Road, 40. Veal marsala and sari are among the favored gourmet- like diShes that make this a specialized deli- caditional homemade aa .are COMbinedavith expected deli h eating goodness. It is open through Saturdays for breakfast, lunch !Ways : nner. Specialties also include outside catering and party trays. ' TOTAL DINNER BILL DINE IN OR CARRY-OUT • Excludes Holidays • Expires 12-31-99 • Complete Catering Service For All Occasions Open 7 Days A Week 29875 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY At Inkster • Applegate Square • 353 7890 - Former Location: 581 5 Dixie Highway • Waterford - a"- 10/22 1999 • ..a.aaa'aaa *. ::Tja Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, (248) 358- 0344. Noted for its varied Italian menu, fea- tured are many favorites and a choice wine list, with fine dining excellence. Outside cater- ing 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 America. Star is just a small 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. Its 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 (Andiamo West; Bloomfield Hills; Lakefront Bistro, St. Clair Shores; Trattoria, Grosse Pointe Woods; and Osteria, Royal Oak and Osteria, Rochester).The Warren location site has "name" entertainment in the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom. Paul Anka is featured Nov. 18 and 19. Call for shows and dates. WEST BLOOMFIELD Chuck Muer's Seafood Tavern, 5656 W. Maple,West Bloomfield, (248) 551-2251. This is another in the C.A. Muer Restaurant Corporation's fine chain of restaurants whose fish serving is considered among the nation's best; with 21 restaurants in 5 states. Locally also including Charley Crab, Troy; Meriwether's, Southfield; Big Fish, Dearborn and Madison Heights; and Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor. All serve award-winning food and fine wines lunch and dinner. 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. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road,West Bloomfield, (248) 932-2131Cantonese,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 weekly. 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 Bloomfield, (248) 626-6313.The Thai dishes served are authentic with a number of them origiriating 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 dining experience that is easily recog- nized 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 feature.