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Close to the Townsend Hotel
is a Mediterranean jewel.

variety of combinations ... strawber-
cross the street and kitty
ries, bananas, raspberries, pineapple,
corner, only about 40 feet
milk, mango, yogurt, honey, orange,
or so from the Townsend
lemon, apple, carrot, celery, grape-
Hotel, is a little place where
fruit, beet, etc. ... Their refreshing sips
personalities and celebrities staying at
of health are coupled with cool deli-
the hotel, among many others, enjoy
ciousness.
quiet, informal dining.
There are always three or
Seating is for about 70, plus
more fresh fish on the menu
three outdoor tables for anoth-
... broiled white fish, lake
er 12, at Elie's Mediterranean
perch and swordfish ...
restaurant ... it has become a
When available, specials of
big favorite with those who
the day might include char-
know of the eating spot ... and
broiled Norwegian salmon
enjoy the good diversified
... marinated with home-
dishes it prepares.
made sun-dried tomato
Some of the food served by
vinaigrette ... over fresh
owner/chef Elie Mondalek is
D ANNY
spinach.
not found at too many such
RA SKIN
Special menu items many
places ... Like the Chicken
Local Columnist times include homemade
Diane concocted by Elie ...
turkey chili or homemade
breast of chicken sauteed with
clam chowder ... a roasted pepper
fresh garlic, artichoke hearts, portabel-
hummus burgul with chicken
lo mushroom, carrots ... and cooked
(cracked wheat and chickpeas served
in a Marsala wine sauce.
with yogurt) ... and the special filet
Elie's bruschetta is a much-request-
stuffed with. feta cheese and spinach ...
ed standout ... Toasted pita topped
broiled with pomegranate sauce.
with diced tomato, feta cheese and
May was the celebration of Elie's
basil mixed with a seasoning that Elie
eighth year in Birmingham ... It is a
keeps a secret.
clean restaurant ... well-run and a
The char-grilled lamb chops are a
steady first-choice spot ... Regulars
plentiful asked-for dish ... And you
have only good things to say for a
won't find too many Mediterranean
Birmingham favorite that has now
Middle-East restaurants serving barbe-
become even better-known outside of
cued ribs, which owner Elie Mondalek
this sector.
also prepares char-grilled ... The latter
THE WHOLE FOODS Market
is not on the menu, and served only
closed for remodeling on Middlebelt •
Mondays and Fridays ... unless
and 12 Mile, will become a full
requested otherwise in advance.
Merchant of Vino operation again ...
Elie's is on Pierce, between Maple
as of Aug. 21 ... The Merchant of
and Townsend, in Birmingham, and
open six days a week ... Monday
through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10
p.m. ... The Sundays are available
for private parties ... It is big on
catering ... and carryout orders are
also much requested.
Ample parking is conveniently
in front of the restaurant ... or in a
parking structure at the nearby cor-
ner.
The individual little pita breads
are made in Elie's oven ... and the
homemade soups are big favorites
... Especially the whole lentil soup
... mushroom vegetable soup ...
and Swiss chard with white bean.
Juices are squeezed fresh when
Elie Mondalek of Elie's Mediterranean restaurant
ordered ... and come in a wide

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Sat., Sept. 30 & Sun., Oct. I

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AL MARTINO

hurs., Oct. 5

DON RICKLES

Wed., Thurs., Oct 5 & 26

PAUL ANKA

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

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clebtity Aowroont

7096 East Fourteen Mile Road

(Between Mound &Van Dyke)

(810) 268-3200

AUBURN HILLS

Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke Road,
Auburn Hills, (248) 373 1410.The second of
Lelli'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
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-
p
ing corned beef, fresh roasted turkey,sand-
w iches, salads and traditional dishes. Party
trays an d catering too at this New York-style
eli.Carnegie Deli cheesecak e and Steve's
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sect Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake Road,

on Hills, (248) 855-1122. Middle-
is featured by Hassan Bazzi,
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'Vern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248)
This is a many-faCeted type of
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traditional Jewish dishes pre-
*lee 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
DIN -LNG GUIDE on page 94