The Best Of Everything
Freshened Decor
AUBURN HILLS
Contemporary look complements dining
at Meriwether's in Southfield.
With The Fabulous Sounds of
trophies ... instead of oil paintings.
modernized English country
Its Medieval Dining Hall is com-
manor ... might be a better
plete with a Ron Rea interpretation of
description of today's
heraldic banners in huge bold paint-
Meriwether's on Telegraph,
ings that hang high overhead.
north of 10 Mile, in Southfield.
Meriwether's now enjoys a contem-
But a new contemporary look
porary color palette to contrast with
would probably be more appropriate.
the period architecture of
Whoever would have
this dining favorite ... But
believed that those dark beams
more important, it now has
in its main room would
a fresh look that extends
become brown and tan zebra-
throughout the entire
striped as they are now ... Or
restaurant.
that the striking colors would
Freshened ambiance plays
be bright enough to seemingly
a very meaningful role in
light up what many had previ-
good dining ... Nobody
ously considered to be a rather
wants
continued drabness
dingy appearance.
when
out
for a relaxing meal
The outside is the same
DANNY
...
The
good
looks of a
English country inn fashion,
RASKIN
complete with its own lookout Local Columnist restaurant makes eating out
a pleasurable adventure.
tower, as at such gracious-
This has been coupled
looking and historic places in
with Meriwether's good food to bring
England that still charm so many visi-
out the added qualities that have
tors year after year.
made it a Chuck Muer favorite.
Meriwether's has its own history,
Also important are dedicated
too ... A landmark restaurant original-
employees like Linda Kincaid-Files,
ly purchased by the C.A. Muer
The
Corporation in 1983
original concept of it being a
one-of-a-kind restaurant has
been retained ... with each
room having its own personal
decor.
The famous teacup bread, a
Meriwether's original, is baked
and served at the restaurant in
a bowl ... Also made there is its
own cinnamon butter.
This is the only C.A. Muer
restaurant that has the teacup
bread and cinnamon butter ...
It is also the only Muer restau-
rant in the entire chain of 21
restaurants in five states that
has stir-fried items on the
menu.
Two large woks in the refur-
bished kitchen prepare the
much-asked-for Seafood Stir
Fry of shrimp, scallops, fish
and fresh vegetables in a ginger
sauce ... and Oriental Stir Fry
with chicken and fresh vegeta-
bles in a sweet and sour sauce,
topped with cashews.
The Hunt Room at
Meriwether's is its former
Tower Room ... now display-
Meriwether's general manager Amy Feutz, left,
ing actual mounted hunting
and hostess Linda Kincaid-Files.
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Andiamo West of Bloomfield Hills
(248) 865-9300
Andiamo Osteria of Royal Oak
(248) 582-9300
Andiamo Osteria of Rochester
(248) 601-9300
See Below for Andiamo Italia
ITALIA
7096 East Fourteen Mile Road
Oust west ofVan Dyke in Warren)
(810) 26&3200
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Selected "Best Italian Restaurant" by
Gourmet Magazine '96. '97, and '98
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Lelli'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.
BERKLEY
Sib., 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 pizza, fish, salad,
pasta, etc. are served seven days a week for
lunch and dinner. Everything is also available for
carry-out.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Andiamo West, 6676 Telegraph Road, West
Bloomfield, (248) 865-9300. Favorite Italian dish-
es are excellently prepared by Executive Chef Lee
Sharkas, and served in an upscale atmosphere.
This is the former Machus Red Fox site, and has
also become a northwest meeting place for din-
ing, cocktails and live entertainment seven
evenings a week. Lunch and dinner specials are
featured.
Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield
Hills, (248) 932-0800. Award-winning chicken
soup is featured.Also serving corned beef, fresh -
roasted turkey, sandwiches, salads and tradition-
al dishes. Party trays and catering too at this
New York-style deli. Carnegie Deli cheesecake
and Steve's Brownies are among the desserts.
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
Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 855-1122. Middle-
Eastern dining is featured by Hassan Bazzi, for-
trier maitre d' at the Original Sheik in down-
town Detroit. Daily specials at lunch and din-
ner. Full menu carryout with catering available.
Complete liquor service.
intelligent Chicken, 3243 I Northwestern
Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-4455.The
wide variety of specialty items are together
with a complete menu of charbroiled or rotis-
serie chicken for both dining in the 40-seater
area, and carry-out, 7 days a week. Soups, chili,
salads and side dishes are homemade. Also
homemade are the popular cookies and
brownies.
Sushi Ko, 30703 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington
Hills, (248) 475-4363. Daily specials include
tempura and teriyaki in the very important fea-
ture of extreme cleanliness.The sushi chefs
have been at this locale for years, preparing
excellent Japanese cuisine for lunch and dinner,
seven days a week.Also featured is a delightful
little sushi bar that puts out a lot of interesting
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