. "•• ••01•11111P-4 bwr 401•1410411111.0""'•."-" - ' • E.G. NICK'S 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 Check Out Our Holiday Parties and New Year's Eve Gala Celebration • Great Steaks, Ribs, Burgers, Crab Legs • Fabulous Fajitas, Pastas & More! • Sunday Brunch 11AM-2PM • Happy Hour 4PM-7PM Wed-Fri • Live Comedy 9:30PM Friday & Saturday • Kid's Menu • Open Wed-Sat for Lunch & Dinner EL DORADO COUNTRY CLUB 248-624-1050 PUBLIC WELCOME Lelli's of Auburn Hills & Detroit FINE DINING RESTAURANTS Catering Services Provided For Your Special.Occasion Or Company Celebration. Our Location Or Yours. Becky Lelli's of Auburn Hills • 248-373-4440 . 11/19 1999 102 Andre Lelli's of Detroit • 313-871-1590 Detroit Now Open Mondays 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 a bed of angel-hair pasta and served with a choice of soup or salad ...$ i 2.95 sipp• ■ •••mow.d.... . • • • •••••••. 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.