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It's no gamble dining out at
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in these cost-conscious times.
ou'd expect to see one in Las
Piling on seafood after seafood ...
Vegas ... where just about
interspersed with carved prime rib of
every gimmick is used to
beef au jus and other taste diversion
bring in the high rollers.
items if desired ... is attracting a mul-
But all-you-can-eat seafood buffets
titude of people.
most anywhere else just aren't happen-
It is opens to the public ... and Mr.
ing too many times these days.
and Mrs. John Q are wend-
A lot of seafood is quite
ing their way to MotorCity
expensive today ... and a
just for the all-you-can-eat
majority of restaurateurs can
Seafood Buffet.
hardly charge enough to make
Plus the Classics Buffet
up their cost.
signature dishes, for $27.95,
Therefore, a sumptuous all-
folks are dining on some of
you-can-eat seafood buffet is
the finest seafood creations
somewhat out of the question
available anywhere ... Like
for many restaurants ... Unless
grilled medallions of Black
it is in Las Vegas ... Or, as is
D ANNY
Tip Shark, steamed mussels,
the case now ... MotorCity
RA SKIN
fire-roasted fillet of Tilapia,
Casino here in Detroit ... just
Local
Columnist broiled fillet of Boston pol- •
off the John Lodge Freeway at
lock, bluefish fillet "casino
Grand River and Temple.
style", Thai calamari salad, smoked
It's one day a week at MotorCity ...
Atlantic salmon ... etc.
where Executive Chef Michael Russell
Patrons keep going back for more
and the powers behind the gaming
in the wondrous spread ... Cantonese
venture ... have seemingly thrown cost
lobster, bluefish fillet, soft-shell clams,
caution to the winds and are present-
snow crab legs, grilled medallions of
ing what could very well be among
mako shark, oysters Rockefeller, sea
the best restaurant values in town.
bass, crayfish, chilled Gulf prawns,
Every Friday evening its Classics
crab claws, marinated scallops ... and
Buffet is transformed into a Dinner
so many other items in the mind-bog-
Seafood Extravaganza ... The huge
gling assortment.
bevy of items from the water at Chef
Chef Russell's fresh dessert assem-
Russell's all-you-can-eat Sefood
blage is hardly believable ... with 22 dif-
Buffet, seem to stare at salivating cus-
ferent offerings ... All except the cheese-
tomers in "take-me" delight.
cake are made by Mike's pastry chefs.
It is hardly what one would expect

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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
available for carry-out.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road,

Bloomfield Hills, (248) 932-0800. Award-
winning chicken soup is featured. Also serv-
ing corned beef, fresh roasted turkey, sand-
wiches, 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.

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

Hwy., 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
homemade.Also homemade are the popular
cookies and brownies.

Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248)
855-9463.This is a many-faceted type of
operation. Nibbles and Nuts at the
Vineyards, and traditional Jewish dishes pre-
pared 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

Thurs., Fri. & Sat.,
Nov. 9, 10 & I I

S 7096 East Fourteen Mile Road

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

Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418

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BERKLEY

Farmington Hills, (248) 626-5020. One maga-
zine said that there was no place like it in
the country.The Guinness Bock of Records has
featured its accomplishments. Lunch and
snacks are available with table seating amidst
video games, antiques, nostalgic posters, fly-
ing miniature airplanes, entertainment attrac-
tions, pinball machines, etc. It is open seven
days a week.

PAUL AMU

Celebrity Shbwroont

Auburn Hills. (248) 373 1140.The second of
Lell ► 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.

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road,

Thurs., 0<t.5

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AUBURN HILLS

Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road,

DINING GUIDE

Michael Russell is executive chef at MotorCity Casino.

on page 102

