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Dining Guide
DINING GUIDE from page 98
6066 W. Maple • West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322 • (248) 851-0805
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.
FERNDALE
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 emphasis has
also been placed on the excellent preparations of
Italian dishes. Its filet mignon with the fabulous zip
sauce, has been acclaimed by many.
Lorang's Mesquite Grille
2869 N. Pontiac Trail
Just West of Haggerty
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EL DORADO COUNTRY CLUB
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WARREN
Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road,Warren,
(810) 268-3200.This is the flagship of the fast-
growing 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 SeafoodTavern, 5656 W.
LathrupVillage, (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
Maple,West Bloomfield, (248) 55 I -225 I. 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-winning food and fine wines lunch
and dinner.
OAK PARK
Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Crosswinds
LATHRUP VILLAGE
Tender boneless breast of chicken sautéed into a classic Piccata then served atop
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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.
La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing,
Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile Rd. &
Greenfield, Oak Park, (248) 968-0022. Ranked
among the top delicatessen-restaurants in the
Midwest Former Detroiters who now live in var-
ious parts of the country also extoll the many
virtues of this great favorite with its huge sand-
wiches, double-baked bread, children's menu,
breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-theater. It is
open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
and for carry-out Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. to
II 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 guarded family recipes not found
elsewhere. Outside catering is available for any-
thing on the menu.
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. I 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-restaurant.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 cater-
ing 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
MaII,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
stadstic.Whiteftsh is prepared 15 different ways,
with about 1,000 pounds sold weekly.
La Fendi, 6123 Haggerty, Bloomfield Avenue
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 restau-
rant. 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) 626-63 I 3.The Thai dishes
served are authentic with a number of them origi-
nating at this restaurantTraditional taste buds will
enjoy the variety of preparations from very spicy
to spicy to medium to mild at both lunch and din-
ner. 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 "chick-
en" 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 afi-
cionados.The Hong Kong cooking preparations
are authentic and served seven days a week.This
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 anywhere else, makes this a growing favorite
among officianotoes of Greek dining.Those who
discover it become regulars because of the inter-
esting and excellent preparations that are served
by polite waitpersons. Open 7 days weekly for
lunch and dinner.
The Dining Guide is a weekly feature.