Dining Guide
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COMBO PLATTERS
Monday -
FOR
Thursday
2
3:00 pm - 10 pm
Broiled Lamb Chops (8)
with rice pilaf and vegetable
$14.95
Baby Back BBQ Ribs
& Chicken
with french fries
$13.50
Whole Broiled Chicken
with rice pilaf and vegetable
$11.95
1Prime Rib (14oz)
& BBQ Ribs
with french fries
$15.95
12oz. Veal Chops (2)
with rice pilaf and vegetable
$15.95
and tray catering. Shirlee Bloom's outside cater-
ing is popular for all occasions.
Warren location site has "name" entertainment
in the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom.
LATHRUP VILLAGE
La Fendi, 27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing,
LathrupVillage, (248) 559 9099. Numerous dishes
WEST BLOOMFIELD
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
Old World recipes.The various exotic cocktails
made at the juice bar from fruits and vegetables
are available seven days a week.
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 sandwiche& double-baked bread, chit-
dren'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
(2) Shish Kabobs,
Spinach Pie & Moussaka
with rice pilaf
$12.95
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
of from an open hearth. Many of the dining
'favorites are guarded family recipes not found
, .:.eIsewhere. Outside catering is available for any-
thing on the menu.
SOUTHFIELD
Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield,
(Sorry, no discounts)
WEEKEND DINNER SPECIALS
Served Friday, Saturday & Sunday
8oz. Filet Mignon Gourmet Fried Shrimp
$85Q
$995
ar price
Served with soup, salad & dessert
FAMILY RESTAURANT
29221 NORTHWESTERN HWY. (Corner of 12 Mile Rd.) • SOUTHFIELD
248-358-2353
(248) 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added
dimension with its menu ranging from regional to
continentalThe Billy Rose Quartet plays for
dancing Tuesdays through Fridays; the Gary Rose
Quartet is Saturday evening&
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 cater-
ing and party trays.
Ristorante 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.
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 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.
THE GALLERY RESTAURANT
Enjoy gracious dining amid a beautiful
atmosphere of casual elegance
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
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
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WARREN
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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 enter-
tainment is Thursday and Friday. Next door ban-
quet facilities accomodates around 300..
Chuck Muer's Seafood Tavern, 5656 W. Maple,
OAK PARK
Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile Road &
Served with soup, salad & Dessert
Surf &
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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
West Bloomfield, (248) 551-225 I. 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 cater-
ing 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
number 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 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 vari-
ety from which to choose.
Uptown Parthenon, 4301 Orchard lake Road,
Crosswinds Mall,West Bloomfield, (248) 538-
6000. Authentic Greek cuisine, with dishes not
seen anywhere else, makes this a growing
favorite among aficionados of Greek dining.
Those who discover it become regulars because
of the interesting and excellent preparations that
are served by polite waitpersons. Open seven
days weekly for lunch and dinner.
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