Dining Guide

DINING GUIDE

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LATHRUP VILLAGE

La Pendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup
Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous dishes at this popu-
lar Middle-Eastern restaurant are not found in many
dining spots of its type.The diversified menu also
includes all traditional items as per Oki World recipes.
The various exotic cocktails made at the juice bar from
fruits and vegetables are available seven days a week.

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Bread Basket Deli, 10 I /2 Mile Road &
Greenfield, Oak Park, (248) 968-0022. Ranked
among the top delicatessen-restaurants in the
Midwest Former Detroiters who now live in vari-
ous parts of the country also extoll the many
virtues of this great favorite with its huge sandwich-
es, 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 I I 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 fa.mily recipes not found elsewhere. Outside
catering is available for anything on the menu.

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Excalibtir, 28875 Franldin 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 Friday% the Gary Rose Quartet is Saturday
evenings.

Gateway Deli, 21745W. 11 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 catering and party trays.

WEST BLOOMFIELD

Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake
Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600. The
award-winning Tommy Salad, Greek specialties, lamb
chops, etc. are featured seven days a week at this
celebrated Greek restaurant. Live entertainment is
Thursday and Friday. Next door banquet facilities
accomodates around 300..

Chuck Muer's Seafood Tavern, 5656 W. Maple,
West Bloomfield, (248) 551-2251. This is another
in the C.A. Muer Restaurant Corporation's fine
chain of restaurants whose fish serving is consid-
ered 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.

Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Crosswinds

Mall, West Bloomfield, (248) 932-2 133. 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 Difference, 7245 Orchard Lake Road, Robins
Nest, West Bloomfield, (248) 932-8934.An upscale
kosher dairy restaurant with fresh fish from around
the world, pasta and vegetarian specialties.
Children's menu, carry-out and catering available.
Open Mon.-Thurs. lunch and dinner, Sat, dinner 7-
11, Sunday brunch. Closed Fridays. Supervised by the
Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit.

La Fendi, 6123 Haxerty, 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 restaurant
Cocktails and wine are served as well as juice bar
favorites. Open seven days a week.

MaiTai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road., Old Orchard
Shopping Center,West Bloomfield, (248) 626-6313.The
Thai dishes served are authentic with a number of them
originating at this restaurantTraditional taste buds will
enjoy the variety of preparations from very spicy to
spicy to medium to mild at both lunch and dinner. A
casual and pleasant restaurant open seven days.

Ristorsnte 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

Mei Ling, 6175 Haxerty, 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.

Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Road, Smithfield, (248)
352-7377. This is acclaimed as one of the best litde
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.

Shangri-La, 6407 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard
Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 626-8585. Creative dish-
es 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 week.This is
one of the few restaurants that specialize in Dim Sum
at lunch, with a vast variety from which to choose.

WARREN

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 afi-
cionados 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.

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.

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