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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, pinball
machines, etc. It is open seven days a week.
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Authentic Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
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Como's, 22812 Woodward, Ferndale, (248) 548-
5005.This has been a favorite for many since 1962,
family operated by George and Sicilia with their son,
George Jr., its general manager and operator. The
pizza is considered among the finest rounds to be
gotten anywhere, but great emphasis has akso been
placed on the excellent perparaitons of Italian dishes.
The fillet mignon with the4 fabulous zip sauce, has
been acclaimed by many.
La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup
Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous dishes at this pop-
ular 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 cocictails made at the
juice bar from fruits and vegetables are available
seven days a week
of Auburn Hills & Detroit
FINE DINING RESTAURANTS
Catering Services Provided For Your Specia(.Occasion Or Company Celebration.
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Lelli's of Auburn Hills • 248-373-4440
Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile Rd. & Greenfield,
Oak Park, (248) 968-0022. Ranked among the top deli-
catessen-restaurants in the Midwest. Former
Detroiters who now live in various parts of the coun-
try 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 am. to 9 p.m.
and for carry-out Friday and Saturday,9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
ORCHARD LAKE
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 guard-
ed family recipes not found elsewhere. Outside
catering is available for anything on the menu.
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Lelli's of Detroit • 3 1 3 -87 1 - 1 590
Detroit Now Open Mondays
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
Rom Quartet plays for dancingTuesdays through
Fridays; the Gary Rose Quartet is Saturday evenings.
Raw
Juice Bar
Mideastern and American Dining
Now Serving Wines, Beer and Spirits
LATHRUP VILLAGE
27060 Evergreen
at 1-696 & 11 Mile Rd.
In Lathrup Landing
(248) 559-9099
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6123 Haggerty
North of Maple
Bloomfield Avenue Shoppes
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Gateway Deli, 21745W 1 I 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
restturant 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.
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.
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CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS
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 shows and dates.
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Chuck Muer's Seafood Tavern, 5656W. Maple,
VVest 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.
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Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Crosswinds
Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 932-2133. Cantonese,
Szechuan and Mandarin dishes are expertly pre-
pared 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
OAK PARK
Open 7 Days ,
Lunch and Dinner
WARREN
LATHRUP VILLAGE
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Other Location in E. Lansing
Star Deli, 24555W 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.
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Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-
9463.This is a many-faceted type of operation.
Nibbles and Nuts at the Vineyards, and traditional
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 avail-
able 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.
Outside catering highlights the same elegant cuisine
served in the restaurant.
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Shoppes,West 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 Bloomfield,
(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 prepa-
rations 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 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 weekThis is one of the few
restaurants that specialize in Dim Sum at lunch, with
avast 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 offi-
cianotoes of Greek dining.Those who discover it
become regulars because of the interesting and
excellent preparations that are served by polite wait-
persons. Open 7 days weekly for lunch and dinner.
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