Dining Guide PAUL KOHN S La Difference DINING GUIDE Sunday Brunch Bu 1I:00 am - 2:00 pm Includes: Assorted Juices - Cranberry • Orange • Pineapple • Grapefruit • Apple Assorted Cold Salads - Tuna • Vegetable • Cucumber • Pasta Smoked Salmon • Smoked Fish • Bagels with Cream Cheese • Caviar • Capers Hot Dishes (including) - Pastas • Blintzes • Potato Latkes with Sour Cream • Fish Fresh Steamed Vegetables • Potatoes or Rice • Omelettes Pancakes or French Toast • Scrambled Eggs Assorted Desserts - Cobbler • Cakes • Tortes • Cookies Coffee • Assorted Herbal Teas and Soft Drinks '16" Children under 5 Children 6-12 FREE $l"Per Year from page 96 and traditional Jewish dishes prepared by Shirlee Bloom, using only 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. LATHRUP VILLAGE La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen. Lathrop Landing, 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 Oid World recipes.The various exotic cocktails made at the juice bar from fruits and vegetables are available seven days a week. OAK PARK Items are subject to change Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile Road & Opening this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Greenfield, Uncoln 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 11 p.m. 7295 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322 Robins Nest Shopping Plaza 248-932-8934 Reservations Suggested VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT wwwladifference.com 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 operi hearth. Many of the dining favorites are guarded family recipes not found elsewhere. Outside catering is available for anything on the menu. THE GALLERY RESTAURANT SOUTHFIELD Enjoy gracious dining amid a beautiful atmosphere of casual elegance BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER 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. 41 OPEN 7 DAYS: MON.- SAT. 7 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. SUN. 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. West Bloomfield Plaza • 6638 Telegraph Road and Maple • 248-851-0313 UflO'QS r Gateway Deli, 21745 W. I 1 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. Chicago Bar Grill 1 /2 OFF Ristorante Di Modesta, 19400 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, (248) 358-0344. Noted for its varied Italian meal, featured are many favorites • ji*.witle list with fine dining excellence. highlights the same elegant CiJi- Any Menu Item restaurant when a 2nd menu item of equal or greater value is purchased Not good with ony.other offer. Expires December 31, 2M0 Valid Anytime • Dine in Only PRIVATE BANQUET FACILITIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS' r BBQ CHICKEN '2 OFF RI B2 $2 OFF I- FOR 2 SPECIALLY-TRIMMED RIBS ALL DINNERS INCLUDE: SALAD OR COLE SLAW, POTATOES AND GARLIC BREAD GOOD 7 DAYS! ,14a. 3/24 (Immo, 100 2 "aft, ■ I WITH OR WITHOUT SKIN I ALL DINNERS INCLUDE: SALAD OR COLE 1 SLAW POTATOES AND GARLIC BREAD Exp. 3-31-2000 JN I GOOD 7 DAYS! ■ Exp. 3-31-2000 JN J L Brass Pointe%odk&Ae. z 24234 Orchard Lake Rd., N.E. corner of 10 Mile • 476-1377 J .24555W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield, This is acclaimed as one of the ty - out only delicatessens in America. small Place, with little room to move t1..?, *ed. Homemade taste has also about for its success. Fat- been ont'ar the 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 blnquet 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. 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 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., 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,VVest Bloomfield, (248) 626-8585. Creative dishes make this a different type of gourmet-style Oriental dining experience that is easily recog- nized 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. 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. The Dining Guide is a weekly feature.