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PAUL ANKA
NOV. 18 & 19
New York Class
Food is something special at Oliverio's
Italian Chop House.
Oliverio, originally from New York,
n uncritical and unappre-
who went to Colorado to open three
ciative public contributes,
restaurants in Denver and its suburbs
no doubt, but Italian
... When he came to Maria's of West
restaurateurs lay the blame
Broomfield, back in 1983, it was then
for the unimaginative menus and
just a little former pizzeria
mediocre fare served up in so
Within three months,
many Italian restaurants
Artie had turned the
squarely on this area's shortage
unimaginative little pizza
of Italian chefs.
operation into a sophisticat-
If you want to see how poor
ed Italian restaurant ...
the menu of many local spots
ord got out and reserva-
are, as compared to those of,
tions had to be made three
say, New York or California,
months in advance.
one place you might want to
Oliverio's Italian Chop
visit because it is different is
House opened in February
Oliverio's Italian Chop House
D ANNY
1999 ... with seating for
on Orchard Lake Road in
RA SKIN
about 90 plus seven stools at
Sylvan Lake ... just past Keego Local Columnist a well-appointed bar.
Harbor between Middlebelt
The salmon, turquoise
and Cass Lake roads. •
and gold colorings are complemented
Owner/chef Artie Oliverio is serv-
by soft recessed lighting, lighted cabi-
ing Italian dishes here much like those
nets with figurines and large artificial -
he brought back from New York ...
fruit ... Whitt linen tablecloths are
and originated at his restaurants ...
covered by glass tops, with salmon-.
Because of Artie's culinary expertise as
colored and lemon-hued linen nap-
a true Italian chef, his food presenta-
kins gracefully arranged in stemmed
tions are different ... combining cre-
wine glasses.
ativeness with classic Italian gastro-
It is one large room separated into
nomical knowledge.
three areas with low latticed trellises ...
You won't see Oliverio's Veal Mare
(three scallops in an egg-
wash with whole shrimps
on top, in a white wine
saute) ... or Veal Maison
(four scallops layered
with prosciutto and moz-
zarella, then sauteed in a
mushrooms and Marsala
wine sauce) ... in too
many places.
Or Artie's big original
favorite of Spiedini a la
Romano that incorpo-
rates layers of bread and
mozzarella, dipped into
an eggwash and sauteed
with white wine, olives
and anchovies ... and his
Eggplant Rollatini, which
is sold in some specialty
markets ... thin-sliced
eggplant rolled and
stuffed with angel hair
pasta and pesto, then
baked in a marinara
sauce.
Phyllis Oliverio is head hostess for son Artie Oliverio
He is the same Artie
at his Italian restaurant.
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Dec. 14,15,16,17
All seats
$30-$35
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AUBURN HILLS
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
Sila, 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 diningThe
chicken, ribs, round and square pizzas, fish,
salad, pasta, etc. are served seven days a week
for lunch and dinner. Everything is also available
for carry-out
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
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,
DETROIT
Caucus Club, 150 West Congress, Detroit,
(313) 965-4970. the former sister of the late
London Chop House, of international fame
across the street. Caucus Club has retrained its
reputation for fine dining in an elegant atmos-
phere. Lunch is served Monday through Friday
and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with cui-
sine since 1952 that includes London broil,
sauteed perch, Dover sole, baby back barbe-
qued ribs and many other favorites.
Lelli's of Detroit, 7618 Woodward, Detroit,
(313) 871-1550. 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.
Mario's, 4222 Second Blvd., Detroit (313) 832-
1616. Being a legend isn't enough, and Mario's
knows this. Which is why owner Vince
Passalacqua has maintained a consistency in
Italian dining.Traditional Northern Italian dishes
are featured seven days a week. Live music for
dancing is Friday and Saturday evenings, plus
shuttle to and from major Metro Detroit the-
aters and sporting events.
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, 32431 Northwestern
Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-4450.The
wide variety of specialty items are together
with a complete menu of charbroiled or rods-
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.
DINING GUIDE on page 102