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Dining Guide

THE GALLERY RESTAURANT

DINING GUIDE

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Enjoy gracious dining amid a beautiful
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( BREAKFAST ' LUNCH ' DINNER
I OP 7 DAYS: MON.- SAT. 7 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. SUN. 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.

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West Bloomfield Plaza • 6638 Telegraph Road and Maple • 248-851-0313 41114)

Shirlee f3loorn, using only kosher products in her
separate kitchen, makes it much more than just a
cafe and catering setup. Homemade salads, sand-
wiches 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.

LATHRUP VILLAGE

Excellent Thai Food As You Like It ... Extra Mild, Mild, Medium, Spicy and Extra Spicy

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Rated *** by Detroit News

Lunch Specials

La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing, Lathrup
Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous dishes at this pop-
ular Middle-Eastern restaurant are not found in many
dining spots of its type.The diversified 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.

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6635 Orchard Lake Road at Maple • Old Orchard Shopping Center • 626.6313

Bread Basket Deli, 10 112 Mile Road &
Greenfield, Lincoln Center, Oak Park, (248) 968-
0022. Ranked among the top delicatessen-restau-
rants in the Midwest. Former Detroiters who now
live in various parts of the country also extoll the
many virtues of this great favorite with its huge
sandwiches, 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

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

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Andre
Lelli's of Detroit • 313-871-1590

Detroit Now Open Mondays

WAYNE STATE
UNIVERSITY

presents

OUR TOWN

by
Thornton
Wilder

January 14 - April 1

Tickets $11-$18
Group Discounts Available

***Family Night Discount***
Saturday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m.

AA:

2000

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Meet the cast, stay for refreshments and
prizes and take pictures with the
actors after the show

Tickets (313) 577-2972

www.theatre.wayne.odv

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SOUTHFIELD
Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield, (248)

358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added dimen-
sion with its menu ranging from regional to conti-
nental.The Billy Rose Quartet plays for dancing
Tuesdays through Fridays; the Gary Rose Quartet
is Saturday evenings.

Gateway Deli, 21745 W. 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.

Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 Northwestern

Hilberry Theatre

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Lake, (248) 865-0000. Menu attractions of Middle-
Eastern and Lebanese dining are featured along with
individual Ott breads that are served hot. from an
open hearth. Many of the dining favorites are guard-
ed family recipes not found elsewhere. Outside
catering is available for anything on the menu.

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 cui-
sine 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 lust 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

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

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 entertain-
ment 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 CA 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.

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-
1 I, Sunday brunch. Closed Fridays. Supervised by
the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater
Detroit.

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.

MaiTai, 6635 Orchard Lake Road., Old Orchard
Shopping Center,West Bloomfield, (248) 626-6313.
The Thai dishes served are authentic with a num-
ber of them originating at this restaurant
Traditional 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.

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, Orchard

Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 626-8585. Creative
dishes make this a different type of gourmet-style
Oriental dining experience that is easily recognized
by aficionados.The Hong Kong cooking prepara-
dons 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 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.

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