* * * * * * ** * * * * Dining Guide STAR DELI DINING GUIDE from page 92 IS ONE OF THE BEST CARRY OUT ONLY RESTAURANTS IN AMERICA! Shirlee Bloom, 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. OUR HOMEMADE FAT-FREE TUNA ALSO CANT'T BE BEAT! EVERYBODY KNOWS WE HAVE THE BEST HOMEMADE TUNA IN TOWN! LATHRUP VILLAGE TRY OUR DELICIOUS HOMEMADE VEGETARIAN CHOPPED LIVER! OPEN 7 DAYS -SAT. 7 AM TO 10 PM SUN. 7 AM TO 10 PM WE CUT OUR LOX BY HAND! 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 OUR TRAYS CAN'T BE BEAT FOR QUALITY & PRICE! OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 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. MEAT AND DAIRY TRAYS WITH THIS COUPON • Expires 12-31-2000 • One Per Person DELIVERY • Not Good Holidays • 10 Person Minimum AVAILABLE ,Orchard Lake Road, Orchard €0003 Menu attractions of Middle- antse dining are featured along with breads that are served hot from an any of the dining favorites are guard- found elsewhere. Outside for anything on the menu. -,-WW TW W W „ - 401.kub.,ngitaggiii 24555 W. 12 MILE Just west of Telegraph • Southfield SOUTHFIELD Excalibuf, 2:•:75 Franklin Road, Southfield, (248) 358-3355. dining takes on an added dimen- sion with ts its menu ranging from regional to cOnti- nental.The Billy Rose Quartet plays for clancmg Tuesdays through Fridays- the Gary Rose Quartet is Saturday evenin 248 • 352 • 7377 ** * * * * * * * ** * LET US CATER YOUR NEXT AFFAIR Gateway Deli, 21745 W. I I Mile Road, Harvard Row,Fi4fleicl, (248) 352-4940. Veal marsala and among the favored gourmet-like dish res*77.1T 1.nr:dkietiothniasl ahosPe mectiizdeed jedweiiisca h tfeZosdel;-are c6mbine d 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 par ty trays. .G. NICK'S 6066 W. Maple • West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322 • (248) 851-0805 Ristorante Di t4odesta, 19400 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, (248) 358-0344. Noted for its ried Italian menu, featured are many favorites wane list, with fine dining excellence. highlights the same elegant cui- e restaurant. W. 12. Mile Road, Southfield, i4 acclaimed as.one of th e del i in America. n to move O the .0:1*40 " ffOttilr ig44: 41as sfa a ista- d J''*****(k. : by and, is .cut Beaut h a iful 7096 E. 14 Mile Road,Warren, 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 ,1kY 40,4 7 2/25 2000 96 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 ...$ 12.95 - - amosrsoMMEINP...10.0 . WIP••■•• - • - ■• • . 1 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 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. La Difference, 7245 Orchard Lake Road, Robins Nest,VVest 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 Feridi, 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 their 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- tions 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. town Parthenon, 4301 Orchard lake Road, ssriinds Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 538-6000. entic 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. The Dining Guide is a weekly feature.