Dining Guide
DINING GUIDE
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STARTING IN NOVEMBER '99
Dinner: Tues-Sat • Lunch: Mon-Fri
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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 accomplishments. Lunch
and snacks are available with table seating amidst
video games, antiques, nostalgic posters, flying
miniature airplanes, entertainment attractions, pin-
ball machines. etc. Et is open seven days a week.
Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418
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THE CAUCUS CLUB • 150 West Congress • Detroit, MI 48226
Reservations Recommended • 313-965-4970
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-
9463. This is a many-faceted type of operation.
Nibbles and Nuts at the Vineyards, and tradition-
al Jewish dishes prepared by Shirlee Bloom, using
only kosher products in her separate 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.
LATHRUP VILLAGE
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La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing,
Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous dishes at
this popular Middle-Eastern restaurant are not
found in many dining spots of its type.The diversi-
fied 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. & Greenfield,
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Orchard Lake Rd. • 932-3133
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Oak Park, (248) 968-002.2.. 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, children's menu, breakfast, lunch, dinner and
after-theater. It is open Monday through Saturday,
10 am. to 9 p.m. and for carry-out Friday and
Saturday, 9 Rm. to I I p.m.
ORCHARD LAKE
Excellent Thai Food As You Like It ... Extra Mild, Mild, Medium, Spicy and Extra Spicy
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The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard
Lake, (248) 865-0000, Menu attractions 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 any-
thing on the menu.
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6635 Orchard Lake Road at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Center • 626.6313
Simcha with Simone
"The Simone Vitale Band is an assurance of a great
evening... One of the hottest bands in town."
Danny Raskin, Jewish News
"Royal Oak band leader extraordinaire Simone Vitale..."
Bob Talbert, Detroit Free Press
• Weddings • Anniversaries
• Private/Corporate Parties • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Call Simone for the best personal service in town, with
an exciting night of dancing and fun at your party.
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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 continental.
The Billy Rose Quartet plays for dancing Tuesdays
through Fridays; the Gary Rose Quartet is Saturday
evenings.
Gateway Deli, 21745 W. 11 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-
restaurantTraditional 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.
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 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,
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-grow-
ing 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 other 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-win-
ning food and fine wines lunch and dinner.
Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Crosswinds
Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 932-2133. Cantonese,
Szechwan 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, Bloomfield Avenue Shops,
West Bloomfield, (248) 668-1800.01d 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 Bloomfield,
(248) 626-63I3.The Thai dishes served are authentic
with a number of them originating at this restaurant
Traditional taste buds will enjoy the variety of prepara-
tions from very spicy to spicy to medium to mild at
both lunch and dinner. A casual and pleasant restau-
rant open seven days.
Mei Ling, 6175 Haggerty, Bloomfield Avenue Shops,
West Bloomfield, (248) 926-6711. Chinese vegetarian
favorites are the specialty, but featured items also
include "meat or poultry" dishes made with tofu that
tastes almost like the real thing. Popular choices are
the sesame "chicken" and sweet and sour"chicken"
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 recognized by aficionados.
The Hong Kong cooking preparations are authentic
and served seven days a weelcThis 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 any-
where else, makes this a growing favorite among afi-
cionados of Greek dining.Those who discciver it
become reguhrs because of the interesting and excel-
lent preparations that are served by polite waitper-
sons. Open 7 days weekly for lunch and dinner.
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