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'9 7, and '98 visit us at: www.andiamoitalia.com fun-loving sort of guy. he French-made cloth Even when emcee friend, former toque (chef's hat) worn by sportscaster Dave Diles, talked glow- Master Chef Michael ingly about him, Eddie was quipping Russell, has a meaning in from his front-row table as Shirley being so tall ... Historically, in probably kicked him to be serious ... Europe, one could always tell who the When he took the stage, head chef was by the height of Eddie was in awe, but his hat ... The taller the hat, retained his laugh-getting the higher the ranking. composure ... So much so Those pleats mean some- that folks who have known thing, too, says Michael ... him for a lifetime couldn't They are symbolic of the stop laughing at Eddie's number of ways a chef in down-to-earth comedic Europe can cook an egg ... words. (over 60). He went on stage with a Russell is executive chef for toupee over his bald pate, dining operations at the DANNY and said, "It's time I Motor City Casino, slated to RASKIN changed my image" ... But open this year in Detroit. Local Columnist took it off immediately and Many will remember him the laughs that have been from his great work at a num- his life for a lot of years continued to ber of local private clubs ... Wabeek come ... Thankfully, Eddie's image is Country Club, Skyline Club, Detroit the same as always ... a wonderful fel- Yacht Club and Bloomfield Hunt low whose philanthropic Club. ways have helped so He is just one of two certified mas- many people ... A ter chefs still active in the restaurant great husband, business in Michigan ... (The other is father and grandfa- Jeff Gabriel) ... and was on the U.S. ther ... and the Culinary Olympics team from 1986- kind of friend a 94 ... Also its captain, 1988-92. Heading the Motor City Casino's Michael entire food operation will be a big Russell, CM C, job ... The 500-seat Classics Buffet, executive ch fine-dining Iridescence, Middle- for dining Eastern La Shish and Deli operations at Unique. the Motor All will be located in the City Casino, is adjoining Continental Building a master chef. connected to the casino by two skywalks ... Classics Buffet will be on the first floor ... the oth- ers on the second floor. IT WAS A SPLENDID 80th birthday party for Eddie Rosenberg ... put on recently by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Rosenberg, at Excalibur Banquet & Convention Center. Inside him, the make-'em laugh Eddie was probably shaking his head in joy as 140 people attended ... But Eddie never showed his emotions outwardly ... At least not that any could see ... while maintaining his image as a jocular laugh-a-minute T 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 dining.The 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 1-1ills, (248) 932-0800. Award-win- ning chicken soup is featured. Also serving corned beef, fresh roasted turkey, sandwiches, salads and traditional dishes. Party trays and catering too at this NewYork-style deli. Carnegie Deli cheesecake and Steve's Brownies are among the desserts. DETROIT Lelli's of Detroit, 7618 Woodward, Detroit (313) 871-1590. Lelli's has been an Italian favorite since 1939, with traditional dishes served daily. The varied menus of Italian specialties provide regular and light presentations by the Lelli family. FARMINGTON HILLS Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-1122. Middle- Eastern dining is featured by Hassan Bazzi, former maitre d' at the Original Sheik in downtown Detroit. Daily specials at lunch and dinner. Full menu carryout with catering available_ Complete liquor service. Intelligent Chicken, 32431 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-4455.The wide variety of specialty items are together with a complete menu of charbroiled or rotis- serie thicken 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. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 626-5020. One mag- azine said that there was no place like it in the countryThe 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, entertain- ment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It is open seven days a week. 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 DINING GUIDE on page 102