WE'RE BACK!! Dining Guide DINING GUIDE from page 98 BUT IN A NEW LOCATION! 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. KABUK/ Authentic Sushi & Japanese Cuisine r . . . . • All orders come with soup, salad & soybeans (except carry-out) • Daily Chef Special on Sushi & Kichen Dishes . 10% OFF Lunch or Dinner I, • KABUKI LUNCH SPECIAL! 3 Piece Sushi: •Choice of 1 Roll (California or Tuna_ Roll) I Minimum Order $15 •Shrimp Tempura One coper party With Coo on •• Coupons may not •Includes Soup & Salad be CO ' 28972 Orchard Lake Rd. sled with any other offer. I L (between 12 & 13 Mile Rds.) I I 16E ail me um am min Farmington Hills (148) 538-0664 HARD LAKE 13 MILE DINE IN • CARRY OUT Monday-Friday 11 am-10 pm Saturday & Sunday 12 pm-10 pm 0 KABUKI 12 MILE 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. Our Location Or Yours. Becky 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. Andre 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 WEST BLOOMFIELD 1 1 /1 2 1999 102 6123 Haggerty North of Maple Bloomfield Avenue Shoppes (248) 668-1800 r Buy One Entree Gueati Soer cGorne datEenr tlea7ue 0 0 Eq FF • 25% OFF 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. • Dine in only • With Coupon piff eers C e oruo on ith pe o rth N •ot 1 v C ao llu d pvv Expires 12-31-99 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. JN 4 • • 4 . 4 4 • 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 0 Ram's Horn 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. FERNDALE Expires 12/15/99 um um immi ma 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. • • • • • • a • t • • • • 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. The Dining Guide is o weekly feature.