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in the Farmington sector.
Before Angelo took over the pre-
sent locale, 15 years ago, it had been a
Hardy's Restaurant ... Seating today is
mother overseas in Chalkis,
88 ... But in about five or six months,
Greece, is made happier ...
it will have a new look with large win-
after years of waiting.
dows, double entries, new decor and
Her two sons are finally
copper draping on the roof
together in the restaurant busi-
... and seating for 150 in a
ness.
modernistic
atmosphere.
Bill Anastasiou came to
The
Farmington
city
America in 1970 and was to
fathers
want
it
to
be
a
go into the eatery game with
Farmington restaurant jewel
brother, Angelo Anastasiou ...
... and if plans calling for
but after working at the
the face-lift are any indica-
Parthenon in Greektown ...
tion, they'll get their wish.
opened a restaurant in St.
You won't find too many
Clair Shores instead.
ANNY
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restaurants
making their
Many people will remember
RA
SKIN
own
marmalade
... A lot of
Bill from the days he owned
Local
Columnist
work
...
But
Dimitri's
Vassili's with wife Chris on
Brothers seems to dote on
Southfield Road, which they
hard work as they make the mar-
started in 1981 and sold in 1993.
malade like their mother made in
Angelo went to Pegasus in
Chalkis ... It is also her recipe.
Greektown, then Dimitri's of
The boys squeeze their own orange
Southfield, and then opened Dimitri's
juice ... and bread rolls are made on
of Farmington in 1986.
the premises ... served with the popu-
As youngsters, both worked at their
lar Greek, Italian and American dishes
uncle's tavern in Chalkis.
... They stuff their own grape leaves,
Today, they are finally together ...
too.
Angelo and Bill, with Sam Hamama,
Bill butchers the meat for Dimitri's
as partners at the newly-named
Dimitri's Brothers restau-
rant on Grand River in
downtown Farmington.
Bill is the chef ... fol-
lowing in the footsteps
of their late grandfather,
who gave his nephews
many recipes while exec-
utive chef at the Greek
Army Officer's Club in
Chalkis.
Their mother, Korina
Anastasiou, who recog-
nized a number of her
own recipes after recently
coming here to visit her
sons, was a fine cateress
in Chalkis ... and did a
lot of cooking at home
for her husband and
their five children.
Sam is a well-known
figure in Farmington ...
former owner of
V
Tweeney's Deli and Party
Store and Sammy's Deli
and Party Store ... both
Dimitri and Bill Anastasiou with Sam Hamama.

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Dining Guid

AUBURN HILLS

Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road,
Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The second of
Lefli's traditionally fine Italian ristorantes is
located across from the Pontiac Silverdome.
Besides elegant surroundings, it features the
same excellent food served by the Lelli family
since 1939. Reservations are accepted for any
evening except Saturday.

BERKLEY

Sila, 4033 W.12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248)

548-3650.There is nothing like a consistently
dependable neighborhood family restaurant
The Italian and American menu is one that
evokes much confidence in casual dining.The
chicken, ribs, round and square pizzas, fish,
salad, pasta, etc. are served seven days a week
for lunch and dinner. Everything is also avail-
able for carry-out

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800. Award-win-
ning chicken soup is featured.Also serving
corned beef, fresh roasted turkey, sandwiches,
salads and traditional dishes. Party trays and
catering too at this NewYork-style deli.
Carnegie Deli cheesecake and Steve's
Brownies are among the desserts.

DETROIT

Lelli's of Detroit, 7618 Woodward, Detroit,
(313) 871-1590. Lelli's has been an Italian
favorite since 1939, with traditional dishes
served daily.The varied menus of Italian spe-
cialties provide regular and light presentations
by the Lelli family.

FARMINGTON HILLS

Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 855-1122. Middle-
Eastern dining is featured by Hassan Bazzi,
former maitre d' at the Original Sheik in
downtown Detroit Daily specials at lunch
and dinner. Full menu carryout with catering
available. Complete liquor service.

Intelligent Chicken, 32431 Northwestern
Hvry., Farmington Hills, (248) 855-4455.The
wide variety of specialty items are together
with a complete menu of charbroiled or
rotisserie chicken for both dining in the 40-
seater area, and carry-out, seven days a week.
Soups, chili, salads and side dishes are home-
made.Also homemade are the popular cook-
ies and brownies.

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 626-5020, One mag-
azine said that there was no place like it in
the country.The Guinness Book of Records
has featured its accomplishments. Lunch and
snacks are available with table seating
amidst video games, antiques, nostalgic
posters, flying miniature airplanes, entertain-
ment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It is
open seven days a week.

Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248)
855-9463.This is a many-faceted type of
operation. Nibbles and Nuts at the Vineyards,

DINING

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