Dining Guide DINING GUIDE from page 100 STARTING IN NOVEMBER '99 Dinner: Tues-Sat • Lunch: Mon-Fri Available Weekends for private parties ENJOY SUCH SPECIALITIES AS: _rotation/ Oroti , jauteed Avick .0ooet- Joie cfc, akz,4 Oack 11611Nifgell' x i; food. 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 crepoiw/ the ,west fine& 062 LET US CATER YOUR NEXT EVENT Gift certificates available 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 in Cantonese, &Au= Aandarin joods • excellent (Whitefish , Perch and Steaks 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, KOW LINK Orchard Lake Rd. • 932-3133 ftekEunch Wet • 'Banquet fRoom LAvailable hlondag-rtluirsdag (11:30 arm. to 2:00 p.m.) 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 • 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. Rated *** by Detroit News Lunch Specials from srso includes sou & rice I 1:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. eatteaut 5 eatetins evadable • eacktad6 5etved Hours: Mon.-Thurs., I I a.m.- I 0 p.m., Fri & Sat. I I a.m.- I I p.m., Sun. 12-9 p.m. 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. CASinianitak 11/5 -.1191 99 B v ;: r ;. I Ai( Detroit Jewish News • N • D (248) 544-7373 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. The Dining Guide is a weekly feature.