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ration. Nibbles and Nuts at the
and traditional Jewish dishes pre-
pared by Shirleel3loom, using only kosher
products in her separate kitchen, makes it
rah 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.
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LATHRUP VILLAGE
La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing,
Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous
dishes at this popular Middle-Eastern restau-
rant are not found in many dining spots of its
type.The diversified menu also includes all tra-
ditional 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.
28875 Franklin Rd. at Northwestern & 12 Mile Southfield, MI • (248) 358-3355
Experience an upscale
Steakhouse featuring
Piedmontese Beef
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NEW HOURS:
Mon.-Fri. 4:00-12:00
SAT. 5:00-12:00
(734) 254-0400
Reservations Suggested Please
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Rating By
The Detroit Free Press
Executive Chef Eriq Lukasik
OAK PARK
Bread Basket Deli, 10 I/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, chil-
dren'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
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SO4THFIELD
Expitibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield,
(248) 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added
dimension with its menu ranging from regional
to continental.The Billy Rose Quartet plays
for dancing Tuesdays through Fridays; the Gary
Rose Quartet is Saturday evenings.
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Gateway Deli,21745 W. II Mile Road,
Harvard Row, Southfield, (248) 352-4940. Veal
marsala and veal parmesan are among the
favored gourmet-like dishes that make this a
specialized delicatessen-rest2urant 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.
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26200 W. 12 Mile Road
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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 regu-
lar tuna salad, egg salad, potato salad; coleslaw,
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) 551-225 I . 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.
Hoa Kow,4301 Orchard Lake Road,
Crosswinds Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 932-
2133. Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes
are expertly prepared by Hong Kong chefs
whose dexterity in preparations are authentically
presented. However, the large amount of white-
fish served is an amazing statistic.VVhitefish is
prepared 15 different ways, with about 1,000
pounds sold weekly.
La Fendi, 6123 Haggerty, Bloomfield Avenue
Shoppes,VVest Bloomfield, (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
Bloomfiel
d, (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 dinner. A casual and pleasant
restaurant open seven days.
Mei Ling, 6175 Haggerty, Bloomfield Avenue
Shoppes,West Bloomfield, (248) 926-6711.
Chinese vegetarian favorites are the specialty,
but featured items also include "meat or poul-
try" dishes made with tofu that tastes almost
like the real thing. Popular choices are the
sesame "chicken" and sweet and sour "chick-
en" plus other good health dining favorites.
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 weelc This is one of the few restaurants
that specialize in Dim Sum at lunch, with a
vast variety from which to choose.
Uptown Parthenon, 4301 Orchard lake
Road, Crosswinds mall,West Bloomfield, (248)
538-6000.Authentic Greek cuisine, with dishes
not seen anywhere else, makes this a growing
favorite among officianotoes of Greek dining.
Those who discover it become regulars
because of the interesting and excellent prepa-
rations that are served by polite waitpersons.
Open 7 days weekly for lunch and dinner.
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